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Varieties of Rudbeckia
Mid-summer sees rudbeckia, one of America’s iconic flowering plants, burst into bloom. The varieties of this plant go by several names – Black Eyed Susan, Coneflower and Gloriosa Daisy to name a few, but all of them bring cheerfulness to summer gardens.
Fall Annuals
Fall brings pumpkins and gourds as well as familiar and well-loved annuals to decorate our porches and planters. Mums, pansies, purple fountain grass and ornamental cabbage and kale regularly feature
Seven Son Flower Tree (Heptacodium miconioides)
I want to introduce you to a tree that, when I first encountered it several years ago, I had to have one for my garden. Seven son flower is a
Top 5 Houseplant Trends
Now that winter is here and many of us have bundled up our outdoor gardens until next year, it’s the perfect time to focus more attention on our houseplants. Of
Drought Stress
This summer’s extreme heat and drought —unprecedented in some regions—is now manifesting with obvious effects on numerous trees, shrubs and plants in our neighborhoods and our personal gardens. Every plant
Dorm Room Plant Ideas
At this time of year college-bound students and their parents are busy making preparations, gathering together all the important supplies needed for a life away from home. Along with pillows
Lawn Alternatives
It is estimated that lawns cover 32 million acres in the United States. In fact, turf is the largest crop grown in the US. The idea of a lawn originated
New Plant Care
Thank you for your plant purchase, how exciting! Here are a few general tips to help you on your journey. If you have any follow-up questions regarding the installation &
Perennials for Dry Shade
As we move into August, it seems the heat and drought is here to stay for a while, and the need for plants that can withstand these challenges is increasing.
New Plant Watering
We have provided adequate water supply to keep your plants healthy while they have resided above ground in our nursery. It is important that you provide adequate water supply to
Drought Tolerant Perennials for Sun
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
Native Plants | Plants with Purpose
by Catherine Cooper Native plants are gaining in popularity. Not only are they adapted to their surroundings, but they form a necessary part of the ecological chain. Weston Nurseries has
Make Outdoor Rooms Perfect with Pavers
By Jim Connolly of Weston Nurseries One evening this past spring, I was invited over to my neighbor’s house after a long day’s work for a nightcap. We were sitting
Garden Phlox
Garden phlox (phlox paniculata) is a native plant, which, as its common name indicates, has been a staple of flower borders and cottage gardens for many years. Its native range
The Ten Best Perennials of June
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.
Summer Flowering Trees
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.
The Wonderful Kousa Dogwood
There are very few flowering understory trees as attractive as a dogwood tree. Planting the Cornus kousa can do wonders for a landscape design by adding four-season interest, extending the bloom time in the
The Top 8 Large Trees of New England
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.
Little Bluestem Grass
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
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