As the days get shorter and temperatures dip into the 30s, it’s easy to assume that gardening season in Massachusetts is over. But before you stash your gloves and hose for the winter—hold up. There’s still plenty to do in your yard before the ground freezes solid. Late fall is actually one of the best times to prepare your garden for success next spring, and yes—you can still plant right now. Whether you’re a new homeowner or a lifelong green thumb, this guide covers five es

Create beautiful fall planters

Did you know that some plants require a period of cold in order to thrive? Thus, they are best planted in the fall. The process is called...

In Eastern Massachusetts, the average first frost date is between October 1st and 15th. And, New Englander’s know that when we get a...

Designing a New Garden for Beginners Have you decided to try your hand at gardening? Gardening is a fun and rewarding hobby for New...

How to Get Rid of and Prevent Bugs on Indoor Plants There is a wide range of plants that can thrive in an indoor environment and grow...

New England Nurseries Rose Guide Roses are a delightful addition to any yard, offering a vibrant color and a sweet fragrance that can...

I’ve written before that I love working at a Garden Center because I’ve been learning so much about the plants around me, and most...

Deadheading is the process of removing spent blooms or foliage from flowers and plants. This can be done by simply snapping off the bloom...

December has arrived, and New England Nurseries is alive with holiday magic!   Customers are filling their carts with wreaths, trees, and...

Dig Up and Clean Bulbs Timing: Dig up tender bulbs (e.g., dahlias, cannas, gladiolus) after the first light frost when the foliage begins...

Did you know that some plants require a period of cold in order to thrive?  Thus, they are best planted in the fall.  The process is...

New England Nurseries’ Monthly Gardening Guide:  November The cold weather is starting to creep in, but it's not too late to finish your...

Blooms & Beyond:  Insights from New England Nurseries October 2024    Sweater-weather is quickly approaching.  But, before you pack up your gardening gear and head inside, keep in mind that autumn is a great time to plan (and plant) for the spring.  You’ll want to get your spring blooming bulbs in the ground, as well as replace any trees or shrubs that didn’t fair well over the Summer.  Lastly, you’ll want to check out the areas in the lawn where you need to repair or replace

Our September blog focuses on early fall lawn care & garden tasks, porch pots, Sunflower Facts, & fall-blooming plants.

For July, guest-blogger Mia Brown wrote a fantastic post about drought-tolerant plants, meadow gardening, butterfly facts, and marigolds!

This month we cover timely gardening tasks, sun and heat-loving perennials, edible landscaping, and Camellia sinensis, 'the mother of tea'.

This month we are looking at our monthly tasks, easy-care shrubs, small-space gardening, and electric bees.

April is for pruning and preparing garden beds. We'll talk about easy vegetables, the health benefits of gardening, and plant speak.

Our first Blooms & Beyond Blog post will focus solely on seed-starting.