FALL LAWN SEEDING When you think lawn seeding, spring may be the first thing that comes to mind. But the warm soil temperatures and cool nights of late summer and early fall actually mean now’s the best time to seed… Read More
With this chilly weather, we know many of you might feel you’ve missed the crabgrass preventer application window. The age old adage of ‘apply when the forsythia blooms’, makes many worry they have missed the boat on an application!… Read More
Neptune’s Harvest (a division of Ocean Crest Seafoods, Inc., established in Gloucester in 1965) began in 1986 as an effort to use the fresh fish scraps left behind after the filleting process. When a fish is filleted, removing the edible… Read More
Winter window boxes don’t need plants or flowers to shine. You can create a full, festive look using natural materials from your yard. Start by building height in the back, then layer downward for a soft, finished shape.… Read More
When the winter season comes knocking on your door, you have to find a way to safely get rid of that snow and ice on your driveway and walkways around your house. One of the most effective options is an… Read More
Sweet Peet is the premium organic mulch for flower and vegetable gardens. Sweet Peet® buffers both acid and alkaline (low and High pH) soils by helping to maintain the desired gardening Sweet Spot. During production, the mulch goes through a… Read More
Originally introduced to North America from Europe, winter moths, and the devastation they bring can be found throughout New England – especially in areas around Boston and Cape Cod. They seem to prefer apple, blueberry, cherry and crab-apple fruit trees, but… Read More
When chilly temperatures are still in the forecast during early spring, many ask what can they do in the garden now? Here are a few tips: Early spring is the perfect time to fertilize your trees and shrubs using an… Read More
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.… Read More