July is the perfect time to begin planning your fall garden. While your summer landscape is still flourishing, preparing now gives you time to improve garden beds, select the right plants, and enjoy the best selection when fall planting season begins. Whether you’re dreaming of colorful autumn containers, planting trees and shrubs, or growing cool-season […]
By July, many western Massachusetts gardens are transitioning from spring blooms into the heart of summer. While some early flowers begin to fade, many dependable perennials continue blooming for weeks, providing beautiful color while supporting bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators. Adding a variety of long-blooming perennials keeps your landscape vibrant now and well […]
By July, gardens across western Massachusetts have been growing for months. Annuals are bursting with color, vegetable gardens are producing, and perennials are putting on a spectacular display. But summer heat, thunderstorms, and fast-growing plants can also leave landscapes looking a little tired. Fortunately, a few simple maintenance tasks can restore your garden’s beauty and […]
Join Laura from Garden Answer as she plants beautiful evergreen trees, including Arborvitae, Western Red Cedar, and Hoopsii Blue Spruce, then relocates a garden fountain to create a relaxing focal point. Watch the video for planting tips, landscape inspiration, and simple ideas to add year-round beauty and tranquility to your own outdoor space.
There’s something magical about watching butterflies drift through the garden on a warm summer day. Beyond their beauty, butterflies are important pollinators that help support healthy ecosystems and thriving landscapes. One of the best ways to support local butterfly populations is by creating a garden that provides food, shelter, and breeding habitat. Whether you have […]