by Catherine Cooper In many parts of Massachusetts, 2022 is shaping up to be a dry year with less than normal rainfall, and combined with our first heatwave of the

by Wayne Mezitt By its very nature, the act of gardening disrupts nature’s master-plan to cover every available soil surface with vegetation. Most of us who garden have in mind

Choosing to write an article about the ten best perennials created a bout of angst and overthinking about how could so many wonderful plants be whittled down to just ten.

Trees are everywhere in New England and for that reason, we probably don’t give them much thought, other than maybe to note things such as beautiful flowers, fall color, or impressive size. However, trees offer us a number of benefits, which extend beyond their visual interest and curb appeal.

by Catherine Cooper While I find it hard to pick a single favorite of any plant group, if I were pressed to choose an ornamental grass, I would select little