4-season garden

Grow a 4-Season Garden: Enjoy Beauty and Bounty Year-Round

If you’re someone who dreads the winter lull in your garden or wishes your landscape could offer more interest in the off-season, you’re not alone! The good news? With a bit of planning, you can enjoy a garden that looks...

Monarda Magic: Bright Blooms for Hummingbirds and Bees

If you’re looking for a perennial that brings your garden alive with color and activity, Monarda, commonly known as bee balm, is a perfect choice. This North American native is a true garden hero – beloved by hummingbirds, bees, and...

Perennials That Thrive in Wet Gardens

If you have a spot in your yard that always seems damp, you might feel limited in what you can plant there. But wet areas can become stunning garden features with the right perennials. Many plants love moisture and will...

Drought Resistant Perennials for Effortless Beauty

Looking to create a stunning garden that thrives even during dry spells? Drought-resistant perennials are your best friends. These hardy plants can handle hot, dry conditions without demanding constant watering – perfect for busy gardeners, summer vacations, and unpredictable New...

The Importance of Milkweed: The Monarch Life Cycle

Milkweed is essential to the monarch butterfly life cycle. It’s the only plant where monarchs lay their eggs—and the sole food source for hungry caterpillars. Without milkweed, monarchs can’t survive. Planting this native plant supports pollinators and helps protect this...

Native Plants vs. Cultivars vs. Nativars: What’s the Difference?

When planning a New England garden, you’ve probably come across terms like native, cultivar, and nativar. But what do they actually mean—and how do they affect pollinators, local wildlife, and your garden’s long-term health? Let’s break it down.   What...

Grow Milkweed and Host Plants for Butterflies!

When you think of butterflies, you probably picture them fluttering gracefully from flower to flower. But did you know that before they become beautiful butterflies, caterpillars are some of the pickiest eaters in the garden? Unlike adult butterflies, who sip...

Pollinator Friendly Fertilizers: Feed Your Garden, Protect the Pollinators

When you plant a pollinator garden, you’re not just creating a pretty backyard haven — you’re building a vital food source and habitat for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other essential wildlife. But did you know the type of fertilizer you...

Father’s Day Gifts for Every Kind of Dad | Mahoney’s Garden Centers

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Mahoney’s Garden Center (@mahoneysgarden)   Looking for great Father’s Day gift ideas? Mahoney’s has something for every kind of dad—whether he loves to garden, grill, relax outdoors, or care...

It’s Not Too Late to Plant Your Vegetable Garden!

  Still Plenty of Time to Grow While early spring might be ideal for cool-season crops like peas, broccoli, and lettuce, June is prime time for planting summer vegetables. Warm-season favorites like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, beans, and eggplant...