Weather in New England is something we’re all used to and while we count on good spring showers, count also on periods of drought. Planting tough natives that can take dry soils is the way to go. Grey Owl Junipers, Sweet Fern (pic) & Big Bluestem are 3 that don’t sweat the heat! pic.twitter.com/UUBTvtPz8B

About 4 days ago

Have a wet spot where everything else has failed? Try a Black Willow (Salix nigra), Northern Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) or Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis - pic). Great native plants that don't mind wet feet! pic.twitter.com/tqQqi5bRRY

About 5 days ago

Did you know that grass clippings contain about 3-5% Nitrogen? Great for the compost or left in place to break down.

Last week

Tiarella shines this time of year with interesting new leaves emerging along with their small spikey flowers. Seen here is Tiarella x 'Sugar n Spice'. Great for containers and front of the border in partial shade. pic.twitter.com/RwC7ctCUnk

About 2 weeks ago

New this year: Aronia melanocarpa 'Low Scape'. 12-24" tall, mounding habit that tolerates wet, dry, hot, cold, full sun, part shade. Covered with white flowers in spring, glossy green leaves, purple berries in fall with bright red fall foliage! Best of all - it's a native plant! pic.twitter.com/ZwF6Jen0YP

About 2 weeks ago