teak furniture

How to Care for Your Outdoor Furniture

Teak, Concrete & HDPE Made Simple   There’s nothing better than stepping outside and enjoying your patio on a warm New England day. Whether you’ve invested in beautiful teak dining sets, a sleek concrete table, or low-maintenance HDPE seating, taking...

March Garden Checklist for Massachusetts Gardeners

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...

SEED STARTING

February Garden Checklist for Massachusetts Gardeners

February may be short, but it’s full of opportunity. As the days lengthen and the sun strengthens, gardeners can begin laying real groundwork for early spring planting. This is the perfect month to start seeds indoors, prune certain plants, and...

song sparrow

Welcoming the Song Sparrows: Subtle Sounds of the Winter Garden

While some winter birds announce themselves with bold colors or loud calls, song sparrows bring a quieter kind of charm. These streaky, soft-brown birds may not stand out at first glance, but once you know what to look for—and listen...

Understanding Salt Damage: How to Protect Plants Along Walkways & Driveways

Winter in New England brings snow, ice, and—inevitably—salt. De-icing products are important for keeping walkways and driveways safe, preventing slips, falls and injuries. But for our plant friends who don’t have to worry about walking around, ingredients in these safety...

Blue Jay

Welcoming the Blue Jays: Bold Color and Big Personality in the Winter Garden

If there’s one bird that brings unmistakable color and confidence to a winter landscape, it’s the blue jay. With their brilliant blue feathers, crisp white markings, and loud, expressive calls, they are impossible to miss—even on the grayest New England...

winter garden

January Garden Checklist for Massachusetts Gardeners

Winter may have settled in, but January is a surprisingly productive month for Massachusetts gardeners. While the ground is frozen and daylight is short, this quieter stretch is perfect for assessing your tools, planning your crops, and caring for the...

dark-eyed junco

Welcoming the Dark-Eyed Juncos: Winter’s Little Snowbirds

If chickadees are the friendly chatterboxes of winter, dark-eyed juncos are the quiet companions that let you know the season has truly arrived. Often nicknamed “snowbirds,” juncos appear in New England just as the weather turns cold, bringing soft flashes...

Now Is the Time to Think About Fall Seeding for Your Lawn

If you’re in New England, August might feel early to talk about planting grass—but in reality, this is the perfect time to start planning your fall lawn project. Whether you’re looking to overseed thin patches or completely renovate your lawn,...

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...