PW Annual of the Year: Supertunia ‘Bordeaux’
Laura from Garden Answer talks about Proven Winner’s Annual of the Year: Supertunia ‘Bordeaux’, one of our absolute favorites for containers and garden beds!
Laura from Garden Answer talks about Proven Winner’s Annual of the Year: Supertunia ‘Bordeaux’, one of our absolute favorites for containers and garden beds!
Don’t let ticks and mosquitoes hold you hostage inside this Spring and Summer! Here are some of our favorite products to repel those unwanted garden and patio guests.
The Leading Lady Series of Coreopsis offers an early and long blooming season from June through September. They grow 18”-24” high and form a mound 12”-15” wide. They come through cold winters to perform well in hot summers, showing good mildew resistance. Movie buffs will love the fun naming convention! ‘Sophia’, named after Sophia Loren, covers herself with large, showy, tubular yellow blossoms. ‘Charlize’, after Charlize Theron, has large, frilly, soft yellow double blooms. ‘Lauren’, after Lauren Bacall, has masses of large, single yellow flowers.
This beautiful sunshine and the long weekend are giving us a taste of the tropics! It’s the perfect time to dress up your patio planters with flowering tropical plants like mandevilla, hibiscus and bougainvillea. With beautiful blooms all summer long, it’s like having a little piece of vacation in the islands in your own back yard. There’s still time to plant your veggies, tomatoes and herbs too! Find the best selection of the season now of our locally-grown line of Uncle Mike’s herbs and veggies!
Originally introduced to North America from Europe, winter moths, and the devastation they bring can be found throughout New England – especially in areas around Boston and Cape Cod. They seem to prefer apple, blueberry, cherry and crab-apple fruit trees, but they also feed on oaks, maples and ash. There is no gentle way to say this; it’s a very serious problem.
It’s Mother’s Day weekend and that means our stores are full of beautiful blooms like dahlias, geraniums, hydrangeas, lilacs, roses and more! Our premium hanging baskets make a fantastic gift for Mom too! Visit our full-service florists in Winchester and Tewksbury for fresh cut flower bouquets, vase arrangements, colorful potted baskets and more! Don’t miss our patio furniture showrooms in Winchester and Falmouth too! For great gift ideas for Mom visit: https://mahoneysgarden.com/great-gifts-for-mom/
We’re filled to the brim for the weekend! Find lilacs in bud and bloom, early-blooming perennials, colorful annual hanging baskets, locally-grown edibles, beautiful pottery and more!
When chilly temperatures are still in the forecast during early spring, many ask what can they do in the garden now? Here are a few tips:
Scientific data now clearly demonstrates that wound dressings such as tar, shellac or paint do not prevent decay or insect damage. In fact, they may make decay problems even worse. Wounds should be left untreated, allowing the tree’s natural defense mechanisms to work their magic.
Trees that have been largely uprooted or with serious trunk splits will likely have to be removed. A qualified arborist can assess whether a tree can be repaired and strengthened with cabling and bracing. Some trees can be staked to help them return to their upright form. Be sure to use materials such as webbing or rubber covered wire that will not cut into the bark when tying the tree to one or more stakes. Soil needs to be firmed around the root system and the tree should be watered well.
Evergreens became heavily laden with snow and ice during the recent storms but they may regain their shape on their own. For an unobtrusive but effective fix, green colored twine can be loosely wrapped in a spiral motion around evergreens, such as columnar forms of Arborvitae, to help them return to their normal shape.
While a slow release organic fertilizer will not hurt storm damaged trees, avoid the temptation to over fertilize. This will only encourage new foliar growth, adding additional weight for the root system to support. Trees will need time to reestablish their roots.
While it is heartbreaking to lose a tree, it does present an opportunity to reassess the landscape and perhaps replant with something even more special. There are many beautiful small trees that don’t interfere with power lines and many whose architecture helps them deal with wind and snow load. Remember the saying, “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is today.”
Celebrate Easter and Passover this weekend by bringing Spring blooms into your home! Our greenhouses are full of beautiful color to spruce up the house for your party guests. Stop into the Florist at Mahoney’s Winchester or Tewksbury for festive potted baskets, vase arrangements and the freshest cut flowers too!