Bringing home a new houseplant is exciting—but it can also feel a little intimidating if you’re just starting out. The good news? With the right basics, even beginners can grow happy, healthy plants that brighten up every corner of a...
Airborne toxins such as formaldehyde, TCE and benzene are present in every home and office. That’s because these compounds are found in countless products used everyday: paints, varnishes, plastics, rubber, insulation and particleboard. Even permanent-pressed clothes, grocery bags and facial...
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....
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...
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...
Our stores have transformed into whimsical wonderlands full of lights, decorations and holiday cheer. Here’s a sneak peek of our favorite scenes!
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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...
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...
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....
Bulbs are the gateway to the garden. Plant them now and forget about them. By the time spring rolls around, the garden will be full of buds ready to blossom. And, with cooler temperatures, fall is the best season for...
