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Winterizing the Garden

New England gardeners have to expect some winter damage to plants no matter how well chosen, sited or cared for

Summer’s Here And The Time Is Right…

New England was blessed with a good snowpack during the winter of 2013-14 and good groundwater in the spring, with

Hummingbird

HUMMINGBIRD NECTAR PLANTS P-Perennial, A-Annual, B-Biennial, V-Vine, Sh-Shrub, T-Tree E-Early, M-Midseason, L-Late ATTRACTING HUMMINGBIRDS Provide a habitat that will give

Butterfly Nectar and Host Plants

Use the Chart below to help you identify butterfly nectar plants and some common Massachusetts butterflies and their caterpillar hosts

Clematis Planting and Care

Site Requirements: Most clematis will grow in full sun (more than 6 hours) but prefer some afternoon shade. There are

Balled & Burlapped Trees & Shrubs

When considering the planting and maintenance of woody plants, many established cultural guidelines practiced by landscape professionals have undergone scrutiny

General Plant Care

Fertilizing A good fertilizing program will promote vigorous, healthy plants. Fertilizer should be applied at least once a year. Plants

Planting Guidelines – Container-Grown Trees & Shrubs

Planting Guidelines Container-grown Trees and Shrubs A container-grown plant is, quite simply, one which has been produced and offered for

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