Vole damage on the lawn is more of a cosmetic issue after a snowy winter, but voles can eat roots and bark on trees.

Typically evergreen shrubs that have been damaged by winter temperatures, sun scald, or drought show brown leaves in late-winter into May.

There are some flowers and vegetables that are better grown from seeds instead of purchased as plants. Here are a few examples.

It's possible to have summer flowers in gardens that are hot and dry. Here are a few plants that are drought tolerant for color in summer.

This morning I walked around my yard looking for signs of spring. I saw several, and also noticed some things that will need taking care of in the coming month of March. Here are a few things I saw that you might be wondering about too. Once the snow melts go out and see what’s…

How to grow Montauk or Nippon daisies on Cape Cod. Tricks for making sure your plants don't flop and are covered with daisies in October.

As the days thankfully get longer and lighter, we all get spring fever. When the phone rings at the garden center it’s often someone who is anxious to focus on the growing season ahead. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions that we are hearing. Q. How early can I plant new shrubs…

Want a cure for cabin fever? You Can Grow That! After the second snowstorm of the season we all start to get cabin fever. We see customers come into our greenhouse because they are starved for flowers and want to be surrounded, even for a few minutes, with lots of green. In addition to the…

Are you familiar with hellebores? If not, let me introduce you to a wonderful perennial for shade. These plants are evergreen and bloom in the winter or early spring. That’s right, there’s a perennial plant that’s in flower in December, January and February! Here’s what you need to know about these fantastic plants.

In January our houseplants become even more important to us. They add humidity to the air, filter indoor air pollutants, and add mood-lifting greenery to our home and work environments. In late January there are several things to be aware of for indoor plants.

As you look out onto your deck or yard this winter you might be wondering if those container plants that you never did anything with will survive the cold. Perhaps they are perennials or shrubs you intended to plant but never got into the ground. Or maybe they are shrubs that you want to stay…

Ever since Impatiens downy mildew arrived on Cape Cod gardeners have been looking for other plants to provide color in shady gardens. As winter temperatures makes us long for spring we are planning for the coming growing season. In many gardens begonias are sure to be big. Here are some tips for success with begonias.