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...
The spring flowers of Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Forsythia, Lilac and Viburnum are always so welcome after a long winter season. To ensure those beautiful blooms for next year’s spring, it is important to know when and how to prune them. Spring...
Can you think of a more beloved plant in New England than the Hydrangea? Its flowers have many forms, ranging from beautiful rounded mopheads in shades from light blue to rich, almost purple blue; to showy panicles in shades...
Rhododendrons, the quintessential New England foundation planting, are so familiar to us we refer to them fondly as ‘Rhodies’. When we think of them, we most often think of the varieties with large evergreen leaves that have showstopping trusses of...
Looking for a small, elegant and unique flowering tree for your landscape? One that is hardy, low maintenance and sure to draw admiring glances from your neighbors? Look no further than the weeping cherry tree. Available in pink and white...
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mahoney’s Garden Center (@mahoneysgarden) Your evergreens are hungry! Spring is a great time to feed with Holly-Tone to help them be their best all season. Watch as Patrick demonstrates...
“Is this a good time to prune my…?” The question of when to prune is one we often hear. The confusion is understandable since some shrubs are best pruned in spring, others in summer, and still others prefer to be...
Shrubs add beauty and structure to our gardens. During the first few years after planting, a shrub requires little to no pruning. As it matures, selective pruning can increase bloom, improve shape and or reduce size. Whatever your objective, intentional...
Forsythia x intermedia ‘Lynwood Gold’ The bright yellow flowers of Forsythia are a sure sign that winter is behind us. Long a staple in gardens throughout New England, we sometimes take these familiar stalwarts for granted. But here is a...
In New England, forsythia blooms signal the perfect time to prune roses. Jeanette, former president of the New England Rose Society, walks through her trusted early-spring pruning process step by step. She starts with the basics, including tool prep...
