By August, even the most beautiful gardens can begin to look a little tired. Weeks of summer heat, heavy blooming, and fast-growing weeds can leave flower beds looking worn. The good news is that you don’t have to start over to enjoy a beautiful landscape again. With a few simple maintenance tasks, you can refresh […]
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 […]
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 […]