Catherine Cooper, Author at Weston Nurseries

Perennials for July Color

By the time July comes around summer is in full swing, and the choice of perennials that could be highlighted is large, so to compile a short list means ignoring

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Pollinator’s World

June is pollinator month in Massachusetts and the third week in June is also National Pollinator Week. Making a space that is pollinator friendly can involve planting a variety of perennials,

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Arbor Day

In Massachusetts Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April and by calling on the state’s residents to plant a tree it aims to remind us all of

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Pansies

Pansies In Massachusetts there is one annual that firmly marks the arrival of spring and fall, and that is the pansy. While some might feel they are over-used, it is

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While many famous names in horticulture belong to men, throughout the centuries there have been many women who have made notable contributions to the various fields of botany, horticulture and garden design. Some are well known, others not so, but all have contributed to the world of plants and gardening.

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Winter Bark

Winter in Massachusetts is the season when the landscape is relatively bare and color is mostly restricted to muted green and shades of brown and gray. However, despite a limited color palate in our vegetation, there are trees which become the stars of the winter landscape with their colorful and interesting bark. If you are looking to create a focal point in your garden during the winter months, here are some trees you could consider.

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