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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
Pruning Rhododendrons & Azaleas
by R. Wayne Mezitt One of the most frequent questions we hear at our garden centers is “when should I prune my rhododendrons?” The easy (and correct) answer is “most
Hummingbirds!
Hummingbirds are here! What with 2022’s cool spring I had forgotten to check on the progress of their migration until summer announced it will soon be here with temperatures in
Even Better Than Azaleas!
By Wayne Mezitt For many of us, the name “azalea” conjures up visions of a bountiful spring garden in all its glory. Few landscape shrubs are so versatile. Botanically all
The Best Small Shrubs for Perennial Borders
There has been a trend in recent years to develop compact varieties of popular shrubs. For homeowners with limited space, these plants are a boon, and also have the added
You Don’t Have To Have A Green Thumb
I hear all the time in the Garden Center customers stating “I have a Brown Thumb and can’t grow anything”. The message I convey to our customers is there are many
Summer Bulbs – The Jewels of Summer
Bulbs aren’t just for fall planting! Many tender (non-hardy) bulbs make fabulous additions to summer gardens. These jewels of summer can provide intoxicating fragrance, colorful foliage, or architectural forms that
Growing Tomatoes
When you harvest your own vine-ripened tomatoes, as compared to what you buy in a typical grocery store, you’ll understand why so many gardeners devote effort to growing these plants!
Early Season Phlox
The National Garden Bureau has selected phlox as its “Year of” perennial for 2022. This versatile group of plants is native to North America and includes plants that are suitable
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