Posts by hyanniscountrygarden
Dahlia Care in the Fall
We’ve asked Sharon Gordon, our in-house dahlia enthusiast, what her top tips are for digging, dividing and storing tubers for the winter. Keep in mind that it is recommended that tubers have been in the ground for at least 120 days before uprooting and storing.
Read MoreWhat Is a Cultivar?
Have you ever looked at a plant tag and wondered what all the different names mean? So unlike plants that evolve their characteristics in the wild, a Cultivar exists because someone deliberately chose it for a particular color, flavor, size, disease resistance, or other quality worth preserving.
Read MoreCape Cod’s Native Roses
There are three roses native to Cape Cod, which are actually easy to identify, as they are distinct from hybrid roses. Fragrant and long-lasting blooms are pink with yellow centers, yielding vibrant red and orange edible berries (rose hips) in late summer, and burgundy fall foliage that adds interest to your landscape. Depending on your growing conditions, you may choose Carolina rose, Virginia rose, or Swamp rose.
Read MoreFall Planting With Angie
While we might be hearing the word “pumpkin” thrown around already, our season for plant growth is far from over! New arrivals are refreshing our annual, perennial, and nursery departments.
Fall is prime time for landscaping. We pulled nursery associate and landscape designer, Angie, aside for this post; she will be leading a Walk & Talk this Saturday, August 29: Garden Design for Fall Planting.
Read MoreDog Days of Summer 2026
Our Dog Days of Summer event on Saturday 8/8/26 was a tail-waggin’ good time!
So many furry friends stopped by with their owners to enjoy our pet product sales, a doggy cool-down station, our DIY doggy ice cream “truck, meeting local pet businesses, and more. It was a wonderful day full of summer fun and appreciation for supporting local.
Read MoreHCG’s Windy Garden 2026
Out by the turbine in the back of the HCG nursery are two square raised beds as well as several large containers brimming with cutting flowers, veggies and herbs.
Read MoreStaff Garden Show & Tell
Our Green Team members here at Hyannis Country Garden enjoy assisting customers with their plant and garden needs – it’s no surprise that we love gardening ourselves! We asked our employees to share current photos of the areas in their gardens they enjoy the most.
Read MoreMoths – What Role Do They Play in our Gardens?
Many people are familiar with butterflies, and can even name a few by sight, like the Monarch and Swallowtail. But can you identify a Moth? Both Butterflies and Moths are part of the insect order Lepidoptera. Moths contribute significantly to pollination, especially during evening and nighttime hours when many other pollinators are inactive.
Read MoreOrioles and Hummingbirds: How to Keep Them Fed and Happy
Despite our recent run of foggy, cool weather, it is indeed Spring, and that means orioles and hummingbirds are back for their annual Cape vacation! These little birds come here all the way from Central and South America to enjoy our gardens and backyards for their breeding season.
Read MoreFun Facts About Fertilizer
Now that you’ve got your hanging baskets on the porch, some veggies in the ground, new perennials, and maybe a freshly reseeded lawn – it’s time to think fertilizer!
Keeping in mind the following facts about fertilizer can help you decide which is best for you and your garden.