Vincent Simeone

Presentation Titles:

• Creating Sustainable Landscapes (featured)
• Landscaping with Native Trees & Shrubs (breakout)

Presentation Descriptions:

Landscaping with Native Trees & Shrubs
This lecture will discuss many native trees and shrubs that can be used in a natural setting. Special applications such as using plants to attract wildlife will also be discussed. Ornamental value, culture and maintenance considerations will also be discussed.

Creating Sustainable Landscapes
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 promoting Integrated Pest Management, recycling, habitat management, managing invasive species, turf mowing practices, composting and proper plant selection.

Bio:

Vincent Simeone is the director of Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in Oyster Bay, New York. Simeone has specialized expertise in woody plant identification, plant culture, landscape use and selection of superior varieties. He continues to promote innovative trends in gardening such as proper plant selection, four-season gardening, integrated pest management, historic landscape preservation, and low-maintenance gardening. Simeone is a lecturer, teacher and horticultural consultant. Vincent Simeone resides in Oyster Bay, New York.