Every spring, gardeners flock to Mahoney’s, eager for perennials, lush lawns, and flowering shrubs. Spring planting is wonderful—but did you know fall might actually be the best time to plant trees, shrubs, perennials, and even lawns? Cooler weather, warm soil,...
The world would be a very different place without pollinators, in fact, it would be unrecognizable. Pollinators are animals that visit flowers to drink nectar or feed off pollen and transport that pollen from place to place along their way....
Looking for a small, elegant and unique flowering tree for your landscape? One that is hardy, low maintenance and sure to draw admiring glances from your neighbors? Look no further than the weeping cherry tree. Available in pink and white...
Cleaning out your flower beds for spring doesn’t have to be complicated. A simple, thoughtful approach helps plants wake up healthy and strong. Start by assessing each plant and trimming only what needs cutting back. Some perennials want a hard...
Everyone loves the beautiful blue mophead hydrangeas, after all New England has a long and storied history with them – but maybe it’s time to expand your hydrangea horizons. Panicle hydrangeas have wonderfully large, lush pyramidal flowers that provide...
One of the prettiest sights of the gardening year is the show provided by spring flowering trees. Who can resist the frothy pink flowers of the Kwanzan Cherry or the long-lasting and elegant flowers of the Dogwood? Many spring flowering...
Twenty-five years ago, ornamental grasses were rarely seen in the landscape. As their virtues – low maintenance, drought tolerance, a long season of interest – became more widely known, gardeners began to integrate them into their landscapes. Today they are...
Can you think of a more beloved plant in New England than the Hydrangea? Its flowers have many forms, ranging from beautiful rounded mopheads in shades of blue, to showy panicles in shades of pink and white, to delicate...
