Tips & Tricks / 2022 Archive

Wednesdays with Wayne- 2022 Recap

Wayne is reflecting on the year and looking forward to the new year of Wednesdays with Wayne. Check out Wayne's interview on the Mulder Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-39-special-guest-wayne-gruber-of-niemeyers/id1614640999?i=10005

Wednesdays with Wayne- Winter Interest in the Landscape

Wayne is showing some of his favorite plants for winter interest in the landscape. See how to add fresh greenery to the landscape along with Bamboo Lights from Cast Lighting for a magical winter look.

Wednesdays with Wayne- Holiday Inspiration

Wayne is getting in the holiday spirit with a recap of several projects that have been created this season. There's still time to join us for a porch pot workshop and design your own holiday arrangement.

Wednesdays with Wayne-United States Botanic Garden

Wayne is on the road visiting the United States Botanic Garden. Take a tour of the conservatory as Wayne checks out the variety of tropical and Jurassic plants along with the desert section.

Wednesdays with Wayne- Site Visit with Mulder Outdoors

Wayne is taking a behind the scenes tour of a season long project that Andy from Mulder Outdoors & his team has been creating.

Wednesdays with Wayne- 2022 Season Recap

As the growing season comes to an end, Wayne is reviewing some of his new and favorite plants in his landscape.

Wednesdays with Wayne- Tree Nursery Tour

Wayne is touring a nursery to find trees for the 2023 season. Learn what some of Wayne & Bryon's favorites are and some benefits of planting potted trees.

Wednesdays with Wayne-Collectors Garden Tour

Wayne is touring a special collectors garden developed over 40 years featuring a koi pond, antiques, and an outdoor space for cats.

Wednesdays with Wayne- Fall Garden Favorites

Wayne and the garden center team are showing off their favorite fall interest plants for the landscape.

Wednesdays with Wayne- Harvest Tyme Fall Garden

Wayne is taking a look at a fall interest garden that he created for Harvest Tyme Family Farm in Lowell, Indiana. Check up on the Butterfly Encounter that Wayne designed last season and get a special peek at the brand new Dino Tyme attaction at the farm.

Wednesdays with Wayne- Chanticleer Garden

Wayne had the opportunity to join a private tour of Chanticleer Gardens in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Follow along with him as he explores the Ruins & Gravel gardens with Lisa, a horticulturist at the gardens.

Wednesdays with Wayne- Outdoor Living

Join Wayne on a special evening tour of Troy & Lisa Grady's backyard living space. See how this landscape has come together over the last 12 years to create a cohesive outdoor entertaining oasis.

Wednesdays with Wayne- New Plants for 2023

Wayne is exploring new ideas and plants for the 2023 season at the Cultivate trade show. Be the first to get a peek at some new cultivars we are considering for next year.

Wednesdays with Wayne- Summer Maintenance

Wayne is sharing tips on keeping your landscape looking great for the rest of the season.

Wednesdays with Wayne- Hostas

Wayne is highlighting a few standout varieties of hosta in the Walter's Gardens hosta walk.

Wednesdays with Wayne- Landscape Design Principles

Wayne is going over landscape design principles and tips on a small residential project he collaborated on with our friends at Ricci's Landscape Management. Get practical knowledge that is applicable to any home landscape.

Barbecued Scotch Eggs

Wednesdays with Wayne- Commercial Annual Install

Wayne is explaining the design process involved with commercial annual planting. See how the planting beds are transformed into a colorful summer display at Calumet Park Cemetery.

Wednesdays with Wayne- Choosing Annuals

Color up your landscape for the season with annuals. Wayne is giving tips on selecting the perfect plants for your yard.

Wednesdays with Wayne- Mulching

It's mulching season and Wayne is on site with Neises Lawncare & Landscaping for an up close look at the process of prepping for and installing mulch.

Wednesdays with Wayne-Annual Grower Visit

Wayne is visiting an annual growing operation and discussing some of the options available for the upcoming season. We are all super eager to get out and plant our annuals, but remember to wait for the danger of frost to pass. Typically it is safe to

Wednesdays with Wayne-Annual & Perennial Potting

Take a behind the scenes look at perennial and annual planting for the 2022 growing season. Wayne demonstrates how the plugs are planted and gives a sneak peek at a few new varieties we're carrying this season.

Wednesdays with Wayne-Spring Maintenance Assessment

Wayne is starting the growing season off with an assessment of his upcoming maintenance chores in the landscape.

Wednesdays with Wayne- Winter at Niemeyer's

Wayne takes you behind the scenes of what happens in the winter time at Niemeyer's.

Wednesday's with Wayne- iLandscape Walter's Gardens booth

Wayne is visiting the Walter's Gardens booth at the iLandscape trade show. Get a look at some of the new perennial introductions for the growing season. Walter's Gardens has a great website full of information on perennials: www.perennialresource.com

Wenesday's with Wayne- Chicago Botanic Greenhouse

Wayne is giving us a green fix during this dreary, cold winter. Visit the Chicago Botanic Gardens greenhouses for your own plant fix.

Wednesday's With Wayne 1/19/22

Wayne has some perennial garden inspiration from his visit to Walter's Gardens last summer. Enjoy the views of their trial garden while it was in its prime. Many of their perennial plugs will be shipping to us in the beginning of March.