Late April Lawn Fixes: When Sod Is the Smart Move

Winter does a number on Massachusetts lawns. Between plow damage, snow piles, salt splash, and [...]

Sod Calculator

Sod Calculator 2′ × 5′ strips (10 sq ft each) Length (ft) Width (ft) Extra [...]

Soil & Mulch Calculator

Mulch & Loam Calculator Estimate how much mulch or loam you’ll need for your garden [...]

Tomato Fun Facts! Tomato Week Part 2!

  I am very happy that I declared this Tomato Week! If you missed my [...]

It’s Tomato Week! Let’s Celebrate!

  Welcome to Tomato Week, a celebration of all things tomatoes! Yes, it’s a real [...]

How a combination herb planter spiced up my life.

I confess, I can be an herb-complacent gardener. I almost always have a few patio [...]

Spring has sprung and we are so excited we’ve wet our plants!

It’s almost Pansy time and I’m so excited I can hardly stop myself from writing [...]

Make Your Own Masterpiece Kits!

You all know how this story goes. You walk into the garden center, you’ve got [...]

Ants, Peonies and Rhododendrons!

Reluctant is the politest word I can think of to describe spring this year. I’m [...]

Hang out with Mom this weekend!

I’m an incredibly lucky daughter! I’ve worked sunup to sunset  every Mother’s Day weekend for [...]