August may feel like the home stretch of summer, but there’s still plenty happening in the lawn and garden. Heat and humidity can bring fungal problems, grubs are actively feeding below the lawn, mosquitoes and ticks are still very much...
How to Cut and Dry Hydrangea Flowers: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beautiful Dried Blooms Hydrangeas are known for their spectacular summer flowers, but their beauty doesn’t have to end when the growing season does. With just a few simple steps,...
Few landscape investments provide as much long-term value as planting a shade tree. Beyond creating a cool place to relax on hot summer days, shade trees can lower energy costs, support local wildlife, improve air quality, and increase your property’s...
If you’re looking for an evergreen that offers year-round beauty, soft texture, and timeless appeal, it’s hard to beat the Hinoki cypress. With its graceful branching, rich green foliage, and naturally sculptural form, this slow-growing conifer has become a favorite...
The past few summers in New England have been tough on landscapes. Long stretches of high heat, intense sun, humidity, and inconsistent rainfall have stressed even mature trees and shrubs. Newly planted material can struggle even more, especially if it’s...
Bonsai are one of the most rewarding plants you can grow. Their miniature size, sculptural beauty, and centuries-old tradition make them fascinating additions to any home or garden. But one of the biggest misconceptions about bonsai is that they all...
Vacation season is underway! Whether you’re heading to the Cape for a long weekend or taking a two-week getaway, it’s perfectly reasonable to worry about what your garden, containers, and houseplants will look like when you return. The good news?...
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...
When winter settles in across New England and the garden goes quiet, it might seem like there’s nothing left to do outside. But for many trees and shrubs, winter is actually the best time to prune. Dormant pruning—done while plants...
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...
