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 […]
Join Garden Answer as she refreshes containers, updates landscape beds, and prepares her garden for the season ahead. In this inspiring video, you’ll learn how to combine plants with similar water needs, add long lasting color with annuals and perennials, improve container irrigation, and plan for year round garden structure. From vibrant summer combinations to […]