Plants
Containers in Winter
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…
Read MoreBegonias Are BIG!
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.
Read MoreSaving Dahlia Tubers
Learn how to save dahlia tubers from year to year. When to dig them, how to store them, and tips for growing this cutting flower.
Read MoreFall Planting
Learn the steps for successfully planting shrubs and trees in the fall, including a layer of dark mulch to warm the soil.
Read MoreTime to Plant!
This video was made by John Sullivan, with a song by Andrew Rappo, made for PlantSomethingMA with homegrown talent from Cape Cod.
Read MoreWindow Box Ideas
Here are some photos of window boxes we have noticed and loved. See successful plants, and learn about color combinations for boxes.
Read MoreDwarf Sweet Box
Got shade? Have we got a plant for you! Dwarf sweet box (Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis) grows to about 18″ high, is dark green and is as handsome as its botanical name is long. How many plants do you know of that look as good during and after a cold winter as they did in…
Read MorePlanning Your Herb Garden
Are you interested in edible landscaping? Do you want to add healthy, low-calorie flavors to your cooking? Would you love to be uplifted by the fragrances and tastes of summer? If so, you need an herb garden and it’s the perfect time to plan one. Here are some tips for planting herb gardens:
Read MoreWhen Can I Plant?
It’s a common question at this time of year. When is the best time to plant? The answer depends on what you are planting. If you’re wanting to put in new shrubs and trees you can plant these as soon as they arrive in the nursery as long as the plants you’re buying look similar…
Read MoreInstant Spring Color
In March we get pretty tired of cold temperatures and grey skies. We need reminders that spring is possible, even when you live near the ocean! If you’re thinking that you wish you’d planted your window boxes, urns, and whiskey barrels with bulbs last fall, don’t despair. You can have colorful spring-flowering plants in those…
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