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Vegetable Garden August Planting

If you have open space in your vegetable garden, August is the time to plant fall crops. Sow carrots, beets, pak choi, and lettuce now.

Zucchini Not Producing

A customer came into the store last week, concerned that she wasn’t getting any zucchini from her summer squash plants. “I think I have all male flowers,” she said. Although it does occasionally happen that a summer squash will produce all or mostly male blooms, if you have more than one plant it’s unlikely that…

Tips on Garden Design

You can learn about good garden design by looking at a photo of a display in the garden center. Read how to apply to your garden.

July Daylily Care

Daylilies are reliable perennials that need some mid-summer care to improve the look of the garden. Read about deadheading, and more.

Hydrangea Color

Read which hydrangea flowers change color, and discover how to turn them pink or blue. Learn about hydrangea color myths.

Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival @ Hyannis Country Garden

Every year in July the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival celebrates summer gardens and the Cape's favorite shrub. Check the HCG events page.

Reviving Hanging Baskets

Hear how to revive your hanging basket so that the plants fill out and flower more for the rest of the summer.

Umbrella Planters

These planters are made to go around sun umbrella poles on outdoor tables. Unfortunately they are no longer available in our store.

Is it GONE Yet? Can I Plant Impatiens Again?

In 2015 we were wondering if we could safely plant impatiens again. This post was updated in 2023, with information about Beacon Impatiens.

Weed Vine and Weird Leaf Growths

If your iris aren't flowering, there could be several reasons why they don't bloom. Learn what causes irises not to flower well.

Why Don't My Iris Bloom?

If your iris aren't flowering, there could be several reasons why they don't bloom. Learn what causes irises not to flower well.

Winter Moth Damage Alert!

In times when the winter moth larvae are numerous, it's important to recognize the damage early and treat with Bt or spinosad.

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