Set up a Design Meeting Now? Why Not!
Deanna is ready and willing to meet with you in your garden to discuss spring 2020 planting. For most projects, that process begins with design. “Why now? Shouldn’t we wait until spring?” As our season ends, Deanna looks forward to some less hectic winter time to design and plan with you, without the pressures of…
Beginning to Get Ready for Winter: Our Fall Garden Chores
Here are some things I’m thinking about that we are able to do in the near future for you. Let me know if you would like our help with any of the following: Gnawing creatures under the snow or “buck rub” from deer – protect tree trunks with mesh supports or pebbles and hardware cloth.…
Priscilla’s Garden To-Do List for Late October/Early November:
Cut down perennials in stages as foliage blackens or flops over Dormant pruning season begins when leaves are off the trees, with structure easily visible Refresh containers for fall with hardy material that can withstand the occasional cold night Remove spent annuals planted in the ground Dig and store tubers of dahlias and gladiolus after…
Plant Pick – The Mighty Oak
New England is blessed with white, black and red oaks along with other occasional species such as chestnut oak. Their fall color is just now beginning to show up as russet, scarlet and gold. All oaks are extremely valuable plants for wildlife. Entomologist Doug Tallamy notes that the leaves of one oak tree will support…
Tick and Mosquito Update
Everyone is on the alert for the deadly EEE virus (Eastern Equine Encephalitis), transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito and reported in some of our service area. Here is information on aerial spraying with pesticides, already performed at night in some of our communities: Read Mass Gov File Those who have been…
Anti-desiccant and Deer Protection: Now is the Time to Plan Ahead for Winter
Our Plant Health Care Manager, Reese Crotteau, is looking ahead to our November season of anti-desiccant and deer protection applications. We aim to prevent winter damage from scorching sun low in the sky in late winter plus potential harsh wind action on broadleafed evergreens like rhododendron, holly, and boxwood through our anti-desiccant spray program. This…