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Keep Your Garden Blooming Into Fall with Long-Lasting Perennials

As August arrives in western Massachusetts, many gardens begin transitioning from the peak of summer toward the colorful days of fall. Fortunately, plenty of dependable perennials continue blooming well into the season, providing lasting beauty while supplying valuable nectar for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. Adding a mix of long-blooming perennials is an easy […]

Watering Wisely During August Heat

August often brings some of the hottest, driest weather of the gardening season in western Massachusetts. While lawns may slow down and some plants begin showing signs of heat stress, proper watering can make all the difference. A few simple techniques will help your flowers, vegetables, trees, and shrubs stay healthy through the final stretch […]