Plants
Can I Repair My Broken Shrub and Tree Branches?
Advice for those wondering if they can tape that broken branch and have it heal or root the big stem from a rhododendron.
Read MorePlanting up a Pumpkin
See how to make a fast autumnal decoration using small pumpkins and assorted plants that are grown in four inch pots.
Read MorePlanting Bulbs in the Fall
September in the garden center is a real “circle of life” experience. On the one hand we’re celebrating fall, as the mums, pumpkins and ornamental kale start to flood in and our patio is filled with Halloween decor. But just across from the ghosts and witches is a rack of flowering bulbs. These boxes with…
Read MoreSpots on Leaves
This is the time of year when many start to notice spots on foliage. This might be on your peppers, tomatoes, hydrangeas, perennials or herbs. Shrubs, trees, and flowering plants can all show signs of leaf spot and some plants are more susceptible to it than others. Most leaf spots are fungal. Some of them just…
Read MoreCan I Still Prune My…
Plants such as privet, yews, and Leyland cypress can be pruned in July. You can remove dead sticks from Hydrangeas but don’t cut them shorter
Read MoreChoosing The Best Plant
Here is how to pick the best plant when you’re shopping for a shrub or tree: tips on what to look for and what to avoid.
Read MoreWhen Can I Plant On Cape Cod?
If you’re wondering when you can start planting on Cape Cod, here is a list to guide you. Learn when to put shrubs, trees, and flowers in.
Read MoreWhich Plants Get Started From Seed?
There are some flowers and vegetables that are better grown from seeds instead of purchased as plants. Here are a few examples.
Read MoreLate February – Signs of Spring
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…
Read MoreWhen Can I Plant…Mid-Winter FAQ's and Some Fun
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…
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