Salvia has become one of the most popular plants for sunny gardens, and it’s easy to see why. With vibrant flowers, long bloom times, and an irresistible appeal to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, it’s a standout addition to almost any...
If you’ve ever watched a garden come alive with butterflies, bees, or hummingbirds, you already know how rewarding pollinator gardening can be. The good news? You don’t need a huge native meadow to support pollinators. Even a few containers,...
Herb gardens do so much more than flavor your favorite summer recipes. Many popular culinary herbs are also some of the best pollinator-friendly plants you can grow, helping support bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects all season long. The...
There’s something about lavender that instantly makes a garden feel relaxing. Maybe it’s the soothing fragrance, the silvery foliage, or the way pollinators flock to it all summer long. From cottage gardens and herb planters to sunny walkways and patio...
Few things brighten up a patio, porch, or garden bed like colorful annuals and tropical plants covered in blooms. But by midsummer, many gardeners notice their once-vibrant containers starting to slow down. Fewer flowers, faded foliage, and leggy growth are...
You’ve picked out the perfect patio furniture. The layout feels right. The plants are settling in. But something’s still missing… That’s where patio accents come in. These smaller details are what turn a simple setup into a space that feels...
Mirror Blooms is a playful and expressive floral arrangement inspired by Gemini season Gemini season (May 21–June 20) is lively, curious, and full of movement. Represented by the Twins, Gemini embraces adaptability, conversation, creativity, and a playful sense of duality....
Creating a beautiful container garden doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. One of the easiest ways to design a pot that looks balanced, full, and professionally styled is by following the classic container gardening formula: Thriller, Filler, Spiller. Whether you’re planting...
Recently, NBC Boston meteorologist Pamela Gardner stopped by Mahoney’s Garden Center in Brighton to answer one of the biggest gardening questions this time of year: What can we safely plant right now? If you’ve been itching to get outside and...
