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Plant Notes

Ornamental Grass

Ornamental grasses are a striking addition to most landscapes. They can provide multi-season interest, structure, texture, movement, and even a soothing rustling sound with the slightest breeze. They are available

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Plant Notes

Orchid

Orchidaceae is one of the largest families of flowering plants, with more than 25,000 species identified.  Wild orchids can be found on every continent except Antarctica, although the majority of

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Garden Guidelines

Native

We rely upon many species native to this region (and those native to regions of similar climate) for much of our landscaping. By definition, native plants are those that are

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Plant Notes

Lawn Maintenance

Early Spring Preparation: March might be too early to get a start on your lawn, but it is a great time to get your mower blades sharpened. A dull blade

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Plant Notes

Hydrangea

If you already have hydrangeas in your landscaping, recognizing which type of hydrangea it is will help you care for it properly and thus get the most out of it.

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Plant Notes

Groundcover

Perennial groundcovers play an important role in the landscape. Although the most common groundcover in the residential landscape is turf, in many situations, grass is not practical or desired. Perhaps

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Plant Notes

Hosta

Hosta, also known as plantain lily, is ubiquitous in shady garden areas, and for good reason. The name Hosta refers to the genus of about 70 different species of herbaceous

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Plant Notes

Houseplant

Not only do houseplants beautify our homes, they have been shown to improve our mood, boost creativity, reduce stress and even purify the air. Most houseplants originate from the tropics

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Plant Notes

Fruit Trees

Many homeowners already enjoy the rewards of growing fruit bearing trees. Not only do these trees enhance the beauty of your landscape, they also provide your family with fresh, homegrown fruit

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Plant Notes

Deer

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are one of the major causes of damage and destruction of the home landscape. Despite loss of habitat due to development, deer populations have expanded rapidly

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Plant Notes

Bulk Material

Trees, shrubs, perennials and other woody and herbaceous plantings are the key elements in our landscaping. However, bulk products, such as compost, mulch, and soil are fundamental to the health

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Plant Notes

Blueberry

Vaccinium species grow naturally throughout the eastern North America and have long been valued for their tasty fruit in summer. These shrubs are ornamental as well as fruit bearing, and

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Plant Notes

Birding

Backyard birding is enjoyable and rewarding for young and old alike. At the minimum, it consists of observing the birds that frequent your yard. If you would like to become

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Viburnum
Plant Notes

Viburnums Can Do It All!

A man walks into a garden center. “I’m looking”, he says, “for something that grows quickly, is extremely hardy, doesn’t need a lot of care and is beautiful all the

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Plant Notes

Fundamentals of Growing Dahlias

Dahlias are easy plants to grow and yield beautiful blooms from mid-summer through fall. In many respects, “dahlia culture” is similar to “tomato culture.” If you can grow tomatoes in

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Garden Guidelines

Azalea

All azaleas are technically “rhododendrons” but not all rhododendrons are azaleas; Weston Nurseries’ online Plant Library lists “Azalea” as the common name, with “Rhododendron” as the botanical genus. To readily distinguish

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Garden Guidelines

Apple Tree

Many homeowners enjoy the rewards of growing fruit-bearing trees, and the apple is one of the most popular fruit trees in New England. Properly managed, apple trees enhance the beauty

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Apple
Garden Guidelines

Apple Pollination

Most apples are not self-fertile and in order to produce the best fruit results, the second tree of a different variety should be planted to optimize pollination. An apple variety

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Plant Notes

Tips for Growing Clematis

Clematis plants are among the most popular and attractive flowering vines grown in the home landscape. These plants include woody, deciduous vines as well as herbaceous and evergreen varieties. They

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