Summer can be tough on a lawn. Heat, dry weather, foot traffic, weeds, and everyday wear can leave grass looking thin, patchy, or just plain tired by September. Fortunately, early fall is an excellent time to give your lawn some attention. Cooler days combined with soil that is still warm create favorable conditions for many […]
September may feel like the beginning of the end of the gardening season, but when it comes to planting trees and larger shrubs, fall is just getting started. The combination of cooler air temperatures and soil that is still warm from summer can create favorable conditions for establishing many trees and shrubs. Instead of battling […]
Fall isn’t just the end of the gardening season. It’s also an opportunity to get a head start on next year’s landscape. Cooler temperatures and warm soil can provide excellent conditions for establishing many new plants before winter arrives. At Sixteen Acres Garden Center, September is a great time to look around your yard, make […]
If you’ve been planning to refresh your landscape, add new plants, or stock up on gardening supplies, Massachusetts Tax Free Weekend is the perfect time to shop! Join us August 8 & 9 and enjoy an incredible opportunity to save even more on everything you need for your home and garden. Before you visit, be […]
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 […]