Hibiscus are confusing. Especially in the North. Are they tropical? Will they survive in the cold? Are they perennial? How do I know which to get? They all look similar but they are very different plants. So let’s take a closer look at the...
You love flowers. You love being outside. You would love to get a pretty garden going. But how do you start? Here are 10 tips for the beginner gardener:
Last Saturday, June 1, to celebrate Plant Something NH Weekend, our friend Heather Poire from Bailey Nurseries presented Hydrangea Mania, a free lesson on how to properly care for...
Like humans, plants change over time. Their genes evolve, and their outward appearance shifts. An apple from 400 years ago, will not be the same apple we buy...
A 2015 study found that 88% of people cited mental wellbeing as a reason for heading out into the garden. The process of nurturing plants — and...
Many of the common herbs we use in dressings, seasonings, baked goods, and even cocktails have surprising health benefits. Here we share some recent research...
In recent years, tree peonies have become increasingly popular and more readily available for landscape use. This plant is distinctly different from the herbaceous peony that we are so familiar with in our American perennial beds. The tree peony is a deciduous woody plant with fern-like foliage that produces larger flowers two weeks earlier than its perennial partner. These blossoms come in a wide range of shapes, colors and fragrances depending on the cultivar,
Follow Pruning Guidelines
When surveying and repairing winter damage, start with your trees – they are generally the most valuable additions to your property. As you survey the damage...
For all you “foodies” out there, are you aware that there are numerous blooms that are not only beautiful but also delicious? Flowers make a striking, colorful, textural and flavorful addition to salads, baked goods, cocktails, and more.
Favorite Edible Flowers
There are surprising blooms that can be tasty accents to your favorite dishes. For the best flavor and freshness, harvest blooms at their peak early in the day. Younger and older blooms or blooms of different sizes often have subtly different flavors,
It’s easy to buy seedlings, and there are many good reasons why you may wish to start your own plants. By starting your own seeds, you...
Spring is one week away, and while that’s no guarantee that the snow and frigid temperatures will be completely gone from here on out, we can...
Winter can be stressful for our plants, even indoors. Houseplants can sense the winter season with shorter days and cooler, dry air. Here are a few tips to keep your plants healthy until springtime.
Sunlight Some plants might need to be moved...
Bulb Selection
Bulbs should be firm when selected, not mushy or soft, as that signals a dead or bad bulb. Occasionally mold may form on the outer skin, but can easily be brushed off and causes no harm to the bulb. Many bulbs will naturalize,...
Fall-planting bulbs are some of the easiest flowers to grow. With planning, and some patience, a novice gardener can create a spectacular spring display. As winter nears its end, the progression of color can create an eye-popping landscape that will make you the envy...