NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Most gardeners are familiar with the benefits of mulch. Its application helps suppress weeds, conserves soil moisture and helps regulate soil temperature. It can also help with erosion control by keeping topsoil in place. Plants can also act as a living mulch A groundcover plant is[Read More…]

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Those who have always grown a traditional garden with rows of tomatoes or sprawling cucumbers might consider taking edible gardening one step further by incorporating food crops into your landscape plan. Growing plants that produce food as part of your yard’s design can add an unexpected[Read More…]

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Hydrangeas are such a familiar fixture in home gardens, it’s easy to assume there’s not much know about them. While it’s true they’re easy to grow, there are a few things to know when adding a hydrangea to a yard. Hydrangeas are deciduous shrubs. Some have[Read More…]

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Azaleas and other rhododendrons are fixtures in yards and gardens for good reasons: they’re attractive, well-behaved, and easy to care for. But which is which? Azaleas (Rhododendron spp.) are, in fact, rhododendrons, though all rhododendrons are not azaleas. Azaleas tend to be smaller shrubs (around five[Read More…]

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – You’ve probably seen them attached to magnets or posed on driftwood. You may have even wondered if those cute, spiky air plants that grow with no soil really are living plants. The answer to that question is, yes, they are, though they are different in many[Read More…]