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Paul Rogers 1929-2019
I’m sadly reporting that Paul Rogers, a fellow nurseryman and longtime colleague, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2019. Paul was so well known and respected in this region, always willing
Enhancing Your Yard With Hardscapes
When we get those perfect New England summer days, we can’t let them go to waste! We want to spend time outside with friends and family, enjoying the sunshine, a
Why Your Hydrangea Isn’t Blooming
Hydrangea macrophylla, or Mophead Hydrangea, are the stalwart showstoppers of the summer garden. Nowadays you’ll find them in pink, blue, white, lavender, and even lime green! One of our favorites is
Top Ten Dog Friendly Houseplants
Houseplants offer many benefits to our homes, such as purifying air and bringing greenery inside. However, many might not know that some houseplants can be toxic to our best friends.
Planting Trees Can Save Our Planet
Growing up in a nursery family, I instinctively appreciated the importance of trees, shrubs and plants—for us they were always a normal element on our daily lives. Back then we
Helping the Earth: Our Sustainable Practices
Sustainable Practices We can all contribute positively to our community and our environment by consciously choosing products and practices that encourage clean air and a productive ecosystem. Weston Nurseries values
A tree would look terrific right over there!
While the weather this spring may have been less than desirable for those of us who prefer hot and dry conditions, it couldn’t be better for all the plants in
Busting the Summer Planting Myth
By Dirk Coburn, Horticultural Specialist at Weston Nurseries “I shouldn’t plant this in summer, right?” “I’m not sure I can plant these before the summer.” From time to time the
Top 10 Gardening Mistakes to Avoid in Summer
1. Mowing the lawn too short (< 2.5”) or letting it get excessively long (>3.5”) 2. Applying herbicides and insecticides when air temperatures exceed 90 degrees F., especially any petroleum-based
Summer Is A Great Time To Add Plants To Your Garden
With the Summer Solstice, the longest days of the year are with us, and living outdoors is such a pleasure. Summer is also a great time to add the right
Summer & Water
By Dirk Coburn, M.C.H. Summer is here. We have started the classic New England pattern of active cold fronts coming through our region and encountering moist air that has heated
Water Wisdom: Watering Plants The Right Way
By Annie Stuart, Weston Nurseries Staff We spend a lot of time watering our plants here at Weston Nurseries, so you could say that we know a thing or two
Your Own Pollinator Garden
I find it very gratifying that the issue of pollinators has so effectively caught the attention of the public. Decade after decade, dedicated members of our nursery industry have searched,
Vermicomposting
On the north side of Weston Nurseries Bulk Yard two and half years ago my coworker Roberto and I were weeding around trees when I noticed granular piles of soil.
Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
The Insect The Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (Adelges tsugae Annand) is a tiny soft bodied insect similar to an aphid. There are two generations each year. Each reproductive adult lays from
Season-Extending Plants
Whenever I choose which plants to add to the various gardens around my home, I make a practice of considering more than just the current season. Garden centers report that
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Plant a tree with Dad! Bring home a potted fruit tree or a flowering ornamental like Dogwood and spend some time in the yard planting it together. Or make it
Butterflies: The Pretty Pollinators
“The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.” Rabindranath Tagore With bees on the decline, we need to look to other beneficial insects to flutter in and
True Geraniums
By R. Wayne Mezitt The cold-hardy landscape geraniums (called “cranesbill” for the shape of their seedpods) are much different from those tender Pelargonium orange, red or white flowered summer-bedding/potted-plants we
Season-Extending Plants
Whenever I choose which plants to add to the various gardens around my home, I make a practice of considering more than just the current season. Garden centers report that
Lawn And Garden To Do List For June
June is the ideal time to manage many gardening maintenance tasks: the weather’s not as oppressive as midsummer, plants are in full growth having recovered from winter’s challenges, and a
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