by Amanda Rose Newton, Ph.D. As autumn settles into New England, most gardeners are preparing their gardens for winter. Perennials are winding down, leaves are piling up, and the first frosts are making themselves known. But what about the garden...
by Amanda Rose Newton, Ph.D. Winter has a way of reminding us who’s really in charge of the garden. One day, the landscape is looking tidy and ready for its winter rest. A few snowstorms, gusty winds, and hungry rabbits...
by Amanda Rose Newton, Ph.D. If your bird feeder is the busiest spot in the yard, imagine what could happen if the rest of the landscape joined in. Bird feeders are a great way to bring feathered visitors closer, but...
If you’re starting a new lawn, replacing tired turf, or repairing an area that has seen better days, sod gives you one big advantage: an established lawn almost instantly. But the type of sod you choose can make a big...
If you’ve ever looked at a shady corner of your yard and wondered what will actually grow there, you’re not alone. While sunny flower beds often get much of the attention, shade gardens can be just as colorful, textured, and...
Vacation season is underway! Whether you’re heading to the Cape for a long weekend or taking a two-week getaway, it’s perfectly reasonable to worry about what your garden, containers, and houseplants will look like when you return. The good news?...
Whether you’re growing climbing houseplants, towering tomatoes, or flowering vines, giving your plants the right support can make all the difference. Plant supports aren’t just about keeping things tidy—they help plants grow healthier, produce better blooms and harvests, and even...
This winter has been a long, cold, and snowy one in Massachusetts! But March marks the turning point and while it seems impossible that the snow will ever melt, once it does, things move quickly! While it’s still too early...
Heavy snow can make your landscape look battered — bent branches, buried shrubs, and snowbanks piled high around young trees. But before you reach for pruners or start knocking snow off plants, take a breath. Most New England landscapes are...
