When most people think about creating a pollinator garden, colorful annuals often come to mind. But if you’re looking for plants that provide reliable food sources year after year with less work, perennials for pollinators are some of the best...
When most people think about pollinators, honey bees and butterflies are usually the first to come to mind. While they certainly deserve the attention, they’re only part of the story. Nature has assembled an entire team of pollinators, many of...
If you’ve ever watched a garden come alive with butterflies, bees, or hummingbirds, you already know how rewarding pollinator gardening can be. The good news? You don’t need a huge native meadow to support pollinators. Even a few containers,...
Herb gardens do so much more than flavor your favorite summer recipes. Many popular culinary herbs are also some of the best pollinator-friendly plants you can grow, helping support bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects all season long. The...
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...
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...
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...
Milkweed is essential to the monarch butterfly life cycle. It’s the only plant where monarchs lay their eggs—and the sole food source for hungry caterpillars. Without milkweed, monarchs can’t survive. Planting this native plant supports pollinators and helps protect this...
While Earth day is April 22, everyday is Earth Day at Mahoney’s. Our commitment to finding you the best products to beautify and sustain our earth has been our passion for over 50 years. From organic lawn-care programs to locally-grown...
