Evergreens are supposed to stay green all year, right? So why do some of them suddenly turn brown when winter arrives? If you’ve ever noticed brown needles on your arborvitae, discolored boxwoods, or crispy-looking rhododendron leaves, you might have wondered whether your plants were sick or dying. Here’s some good news: Brown foliage doesn’t always […]
As November settles into southeastern Massachusetts, our gardens begin to look a little quieter. Flowers have faded, trees are losing their leaves, and the landscape is preparing for winter. But here’s a little gardening secret: Your garden isn’t nearly as asleep as it looks! Beneath the soil, among fallen leaves, and inside seemingly lifeless plants, […]
November has arrived in southeastern Massachusetts! The leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and our gardens are slowly settling in for winter. But if you still have a few planting projects on your wish list, you might be wondering, “Is it too late to plant?” Well, don’t hang up those gardening gloves just yet! November […]