Fall Window Box Guide: How to Build a Beautiful Autumn Look

Autumn is here! See how Julia spruces up our Winchester store fall window box and front entrance with festive annuals and perennials. The recipe for this delicious window box is as follows: Echinacea Celosia Ornamental Grass Swiss Chard Jacob’s Ladder...

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Step Up Your Fall Garden Game with These Mum Alternatives

When fall rolls around, chrysanthemums (or “mums”) are usually the go-to plant to add a burst of color. But what if you’re looking to break the mold a bit this year? Fortunately, there are so many other vibrant and unique...

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Hot Weather Heroes: 5 Heat Tolerant Perennials

Gardening in New England can be a challenge. With cold winters and sometimes scorching summer days, finding the right plants that can handle the heat without wilting can feel like a tricky task. But don’t worry! We’ve got you covered...

Pruning Roses with Jeanette

When the forsythia blooms, it’s time to prune your roses! Our very own rose expert, Jeanette, loves roses and loves to show what she knows about them. Join us as Jeanette takes us step by step through her guide to...

Dividing Perennials with Nancy

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Mahoney’s Garden Center (@mahoneysgarden) “Be bold!” says Nancy, as she shares how she divides her spring and summer bloomers in the fall. All you need is an old kitchen...

Embracing the Wild: The Case for Leaving Perennials Untouched This Fall

A dilemma arises as we reach the fall season and wonder how best to prep our gardens for next spring: to cut or not to cut back our beloved perennials? Well, today, we’re here to make a case for letting...

Exploring the Enchanting Trio of Hibiscus Varieties

In tropical climates, hibiscus plants can grow right in the ground and flourish into large, lush shrubs or small trees, blooming nearly all year. Here in New England, our hibiscus show is a bit smaller and seasonal — but no...

Make Room for Pollinators in Your Garden

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....

National Pollinator Week 2024

June 17th – 23th The history of National Pollinator Week, although short, is nonetheless notable. In 1997 an organization called the Pollinator Partnership was formed to increase awareness of the importance of pollinator health. In 2006 their efforts led to...

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How-To: Cleaning Out Your Flower Beds

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...