Inspired gardeners often ask our crew with hopeful expressions: “I was driving down the street the other day and saw this amazing plant. Could you get me one of those?” As knowledgeable horticulturists, we must do some research before ordering the latest garden...
Intentionally developing your outdoor space is an excellent way to improve the quality of your home and your life. But similar to renovating an interior area of your home, remaking your lawn and garden is not (always) without its challenges. Incomplete planning can...
It’s no secret that compost is highly revered among gardeners. We know some who have requested a truckload as a Birthday present! Love for compost is understandable since the benefits of this nutrient-rich substance include improved soil quality, reduced need...
Aside from the erratic temperatures May and June bring, perhaps nothing says summer is coming to Boston like the appearance of the eastern cottontail rabbit. The first few bunny sightings of the season may have you fawning over their cuteness, but that feeling of...
Contributed by Curtis Hawley Round 3: English Ivy (Hedera Helix) vs Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia fragarioides) As we learned in our previous posts in this series, you can’t purchase Japanese Barberry or Burning Bush in Massachusetts because they’re invasive...