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Fall Garden Maintenance
Last week’s hard freeze decisively ended this year’s growing season. That’s particularly evident in my vegetable and herb gardens. So this is the right time, and here’s what I’m doing
Raking Leaves
Last week’s frosty temperatures and windy conditions certainly brought down a lot of leaves. If we leave them to overwinter on the lawn, fallen leaves can cause problems as they
Truly-Hardy Garden Mums
Since late August we’ve all been seeing those so-called “hardy” chrysanthemums offered everywhere for sale, a ubiquitous indication that autumn will soon be following. These mums come in a very
Save Your Yard From Furry Marauders
As most gardeners learn, one person’s flower fantasy can be a free feast to some furry fiend. Animal pest problems occur in all seasons of the garden, but fall and
Why Can’t I Buy Burning Bush?
One of the most strikingly-colorful plants during autumn in this region’s gardens is burning bush (Euonymus alatus). Unfortunately, burning bush (including its cultivars) is now classified as an invasive species,
Perennial General Information & Care
Weston Nurseries produces over 160 different perennials. A “perennial” is any plant that lives more than two years. Commonly, it refers to hardy herbaceous plants grown primarily for their flowers
Some Maples Are More Desirable Than Others
By LEE REICH Associated Press It’s not easy to figure out which maples you want on your property. The good ones are the sugar maples, their leaves ablaze each fall
Black Walnut—A Unique Tree
Each October black walnut’s distinctive fruit drops to the ground, ripe for harvest by me or the squirrels; even trees only ten years old can begin producing nuts. As the
Cambridge Pavestones and Wallstones
Weston Nurseries is proud to be an authorized dealer for Cambridge Pavestones and Wallstones. Cambridge Pavers is a premier American & family-owned manufacturer of pavingstones, wallstones & outdoor living products.
Interview With Charlotte From BW Giovanella & Sons Landscaping
Charlotte Giovanella – Owner of B.W. Giovanella & Sons Landscaping “I have always enjoyed working with people. I spent 20 years in the fire service as a paramedic and firefighter.
Composting Craftsman’s Journey
Starting at the beginning is the only way to explain how the compost we produce is so good. My compost career began here at Weston Nurseries back in February of
Fall is the time to think spring color!
As the days are getting colder and shorter most people don’t think about spring, but now is the time to plant spring bulbs. Tulips are a spring favorite but there
Using Compost In The Fall
Just like the squirrels are preparing for winter by storing nuts, so should we be feeding the soil for spring. Fall is a great time to condition your soil in
Greenview Can Make Your Lawn The Envy Of Your Neighbors
As the weather turns to autumn with cooler nights and shorter days, conditions are favorable for plant growth and recovery. We need to be ready to take advantage of these
Picture this!
Taking photographs these days is so much easier than it was only a decade ago—simply point your phone and press the button. And if it doesn’t look right, simply do
Your Dormant-Lawn “Badge of Honor”
By R. Wayne MezittSavvy homeowners can be justly proud of their dormant lawn. This summer’s record-setting drought is forcing many towns and municipalities to impose strict outdoor-water-usage restrictions. And it’s
Fall Lawn Care 101
Starting a Lawn by SeedPreparation and Installation OPTIONAL STEP: Kill weeds and grass with a nonselective herbicide (Kleen-Up); however seeding will have to be delayed approximately 7 to 10 days
Spectacular Red Maple – Acer rubrum
For many New Englanders, autumn is a favorite season—and that’s no wonder, considering the spectacular spectacle offered by our region’s legendary fall color. Red (or Swamp) Maple (Acer rubrum) is
Controlling Poison Ivy
It seems to me that poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) has become a much bigger problem in my garden over the last several years, and this year it seems especially robust.
Clethra, our favorite native shrub
Among my favorite summer pleasures, golfing, bicycling or walking in the woods, is experiencing the heady, honey-peppery perfume of Clethra alnifolia, commonly and aptly known as sweet pepperbush or summersweet.
Pickles & Pesto: How to Make Yummy Summer Recipes from your Garden
Summertime is the perfect time to makes pickles and pesto, helping use up all the cucumbers and basil your garden should be producing now. Plus, we thought you might like
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