Gardening Tips
Plant a Tea Garden
Theme gardens are enjoyable to plan, plant and maintain, and many are installing herb or cutting gardens for cooking and bouquets. Another theme garden that many enjoy is a tea garden.
Read MoreHow To Grow Plants From Seed – 10 Tips
Here are 10 tips for being successful with growing plants from seeds. Whether you’re growing plants from seed inside or out, we’re here to help.
Read More6 Gift Suggestions
At Hyannis Country Garden we’re here to help you cross things off your to-do list, be they plant or people related. For those who are still pondering what to give certain folks, we have six gift suggestions.
Read More8 Tips for Fall Garden Cleanup
Fall landscape cleanup isn’t an “all or nothing” situation. Learn why some garden maintenance is required in autumn, while other tasks could be put off until spring.
Read MorePreparing for Winter Protection
Wondering which plants need protection from the cold winter temperatures? Read about mulches, burlap and Wilt Pruf plant protecting spray.
Read MoreBack To Basics ~ How Plants Work
Plants grow in particular ways for a reason, so understanding the basic parts and the functions they provide helps us to have better yards and gardens.
Read MoreAttracting Hummingbirds to Your Yard and Garden
One of the great pleasures of summer is watching hummingbirds zip around the garden. They come and go quickly, but with the right variety of plants you can watch them feed at length. When they pause on the branch of a nearby tree to rest you can see how tiny these creatures are, and occasionally…
Read MoreHow To Keep A Hanging Basket Looking Good
For many it’s a Mother’s Day tradition to buy a colorful hanging basket to celebrate the holiday and kick off the summer flower season. It’s a favorite time for our staff at the garden center because every hook and beam is filled with beautiful hanging plants. It’s a celebration of abundant bloom for everyone. Many…
Read MoreWhat Fertilizer Should I Use?
We frequently hear our customers ask about what fertilizer they should use, so I asked a few staff members to recommend their favorites. Here are their picks for lawns, planting, houseplants and established gardens. Lawn/Turf Fertilizer recommended by Chris Stokes, Garden Department Manager: Espoma Organic All Season Lawn Food Established Landscape and Gardens Fertilizer recommended…
Read MoreCan I Plant Potted Forced Bulbs After They Finish Blooming?
Buying potted, forced bulbs in the early spring is a great way to reconnect with nature: we celebrate the return of bright colors and flowers to the landscape and rejoice at the start of the growing season. After those bulbs finish flowering many wonder if it’s possible to place the plants in the soil so…
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