Vincent A. Simeone Horticulturist/Lecturer
Vincent A. Simeone
Horticulturist/Garden Writer/Lecturer
P.O. 58
Oyster Bay, New York 11771
Special Hortcultural Lectures available upon request. Please contact me at vasimeone@aol.com
Vincent has worked in the horticultural field for over 20 years. He received an AAS degree in ornamental horticulture from SUNY Farmingdale and a BS in ornamental horticulture from the University of Georgia. While at Georgia, Vincent studied under well known professors Dr. Michael Dirr and Dr. Allan Armitage. In 2003 Vincent obtained a Masters degree in Public Administration from C.W. Post- Long Island University. Vincent has specialized expertise in woody plant id, culture, use and selection of superior varieties of trees and shrubs. Vincent is an experienced lecturer, instructor and horticultural consultant. He has spoken to many groups nation wide and has appeared on several garden shows including HG TV and Martha Stewart Living. Vincent teaches horticulture classes at New York Botanical Garden. Over the last ten years, Vincent has assisted with garden tours through Southern England, Northern France, Southern Germany, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa. Vincent is very active in local and national organizations including The American Public Garden Association, New York Hortus Club, New York State Arborist, ISA Chapter, Long Island Arboricultural Assoc., Long Island Holly Society, American Rhododendron Society-New York Chapter, Nassau Suffolk Landscape Gardeners Assoc., and the Long Island Nursery and Landscape Assoc. Currently Vincent works in public horticulture managing Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in New York and is a horticultural consultant. He has written various gardening articles for newspapers and horticulture magazines has four published gardening books including Great Flowering Landscape Shrubs, The Wonders of the Winter Landscape, Great Flowering Landscape Trees and Great Landscape Evergreens
Area of Expertise:
* Plant Selection
* Tree & Shrub Identification
* General Woody Plant Maintenance and Pruning
* Four Season Gardening
* Integrated Pest Management
* Historic Landscape Preservation
* Garden Travel
* Public Garden Management
* Low Maintenance Gardening
New!- “Creating a Sustainable Landscape”- Now more than ever, it is important for gardeners to develop sustainable ways to manage the landscape. With limited natural resources and growing challenges in the garden, finding long-term ways to sustain our landscapes is essential. This lecture will provide ways to create a more sustainable environment around us including recycling, habitat management, managing invasive species, composting and proper plant selection.
New!- “Invasives vs Exotics: What We Really Need To Know”- For years the debate about natives plants and the threat of invasive species has been a hot topic. Great efforts have been made to identify and limit the infiltration of exotic invasive species into our environment. While there is still much more work to be done, educating ourselves and the gardening community still remains the best strategy to deal with this complex issue. This lecture will tackle the debate of native and exotic plant species and offer alternatives with the introduction of exceptional native plants, non-invasive exotic species and sound gardening practices.
New!- “The Ever Changing and Exciting World of Hydrangeas”- Hydrangeas are one of the most popular and beloved garden plants in the world. With so many new species and varieties now being introduced into the horticultural trade, gardeners have unlimited possibilities. While these possibilities are enough to make the average person crazy, a crafty gardener can illuminate the landscape with a wide variety of foliage textures and colors as well as flower types and colors. This lecture will provide a diverse selection of hydrangeas to enhance the garden. Specific information on cultural requirements, pruning and landscape use of hydrangeas will also be discussed.
“Great Landscape Evergreens”- Today, more than ever,
homeowners desire privacy in their garden. With increased pest
problems and other environmental factors effecting common
evergreens such as Canadian Hemlock, seeking more appropriate
alternatives is wise. Many species of conifers and broadleaf
evergreens can thrive in varying types of environmental conditions
offering beauty, function and privacy in the landscape. This book
will offer many suitable screening trees and shrubs and how they
should be properly cared for. Design tips such as how to create
an effective screen and proper site selection will also be discussed.
In addition to common species, less known species and varieties will
also be presented. Photo Illustrated.
“Great Flowering Landscape Shrubs”- How to select the
proper plant for the proper place—whether for aesthetic value,
landscape function or cultural requirements. This lecture will
celebrate exciting new cultivars of traditional shrub genera,
including Hydrangea, Viburnum, Lilac, Spirea, Weigela, and
more. Landscape design techniques and plant use will also be
discussed. One of the most important aspects of this subject that
will be presented is using new and improved varieties of shrubs
as part of an IPM program. These shrubs are more drought, cold
and pest resistant in addition to providing superior aesthetic
value and landscape function. *Book available at
“The Wonders of the Winter Landscape”—Winter is one of the
most beautiful times of the year to appreciate the garden. Although
plants lie dormant, interesting characteristics such as the growth
habit, ornamental fruit, and bark interest become most evident. In
addition, conifers and broadleaved evergreens can provide
interesting foliage and texture. This lecture will focus on the
wonders of the winter landscape and how to enhance the aesthetic
value and interest of the garden by using horticultural treasures
such as winter fruiting plants, broadleaved evergreens, conifers
and trees with interesting bark. *Book available at
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This website last updated on Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Helpful Plant Lists:
“Great Flowering Landscape Trees”—There are many exceptional flowering trees that are ideal for the home landscape. Trees such as ornamental cherry, dogwood, crabapple and magnolia offer many old favorite species and varieties as well as some outstanding new and improved varieties. These superior trees will offer excellent aesthetic value, landscape function, and versatility in the landscape. This book will offer practical information on many popular flowering trees and highlight their exciting new cultivars. Plant attributes such as foliage, flowers, growth habit and landscape function will be presented as well as cultural requirements. Photo Illustrated.
