5 Winter Tips for Healthy Houseplants

1. AVOID OVERWATERING It’s counterintuitive, but overwatering is the most common reason plants fail – particularly in the winter. Overwatering can cause browning of leaves, fungus, gnats, and dropping of leaves. Wait to water your houseplants until they become dry. …
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Video Look: Mahoney’s Florist Holiday 2017

  Finish your holiday decorating with beautiful flowers from The Florist at Mahoney’s. Visit our full-service florist departments in our Winchester and Tewksbury stores to find cut flowers, beautiful arrangements, boxwood trees, and tabletop planters. From small teacher and host…
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Video Look: Christmas Trees at Mahoney’s

Each Christmas season, our nursery yards transform into magical Christmas tree wonderlands. Just like our plants, we pride ourselves on bringing you the best quality and selection in our Christmas Tree offering. Whether it’s our sustainably grown balsam from our…
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Spring Flowering Bulb FAQ

Should I apply mulch? How deep? When? Bulbs don’t require mulch, but it can help to keep the soil moist while maintaining a cool, stable soil temperature. Three inches is plenty (8 cm). Apply when the ground is cool and…
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how deep to plant bulbs

How deep should I plant my fall bulbs?

The basic rule of thumb is that the hole should be at least three times as deep as the height of the bulb. Use the chart below for the required planting depth of your bulbs.  Don’t worry if you plant…
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Flower Bulbs 101

Bulbs: Beauty In a Bottle Bulbs are a natural product. And, as such, follow a natural cycle of growth and rebirth. Enjoying their fabulous flowers means planting ahead; simply “dig, drop, done” in one season then “delight” in the next.…
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Video How-To: Fall Container Garden

Fall container gardens shine when you lean into rich color and bold texture. This arrangement starts with autumn-toned Rudbeckia, which brings strong structure and seasonal warmth. Dipped in Wine coleus adds deep, dramatic foliage and instant contrast. Super Bells ‘Dreamsicle’…
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