Archive for May 2013
Window Box Ideas
Here are some photos of window boxes we have noticed and loved. See successful plants, and learn about color combinations for boxes.
Read MoreWhat Every New Vegetable Gardener Needs To Know
First-time vegetable gardener on Cape Cod? Learn how to make raised beds, what soil is best, when to pick veggies, garden problem-solving.
Read MoreMugwort: the weed that looks like chrysanthemum
“It this a perennial or is it a weed?” Customers frequently come into our store in Hyannis with bunches of foliage and ask that question. Early in the season it’s sometimes hard to tell which plants are desirable perennials and which ones are unwanted weeds. One of the plants that frequently fools gardeners is mugwort…
Read MoreThe Danger of Ivy in Trees
Many on Cape Cod wonder if they should be worried about ivy growing in their trees. Yes, this is a concern! Read why to take ivy out of trees
Read MoreLandscape Vegetables: You Can Grow That!
It used to be that a vegetable garden was a rectangular patch of soil in the backyard, often fenced to keep out the rabbits. Next came the popularity of the raised bed garden, and many people decided to make their rectangles smaller and raise them off the ground. Although some still choose these styles, the…
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