How to Plan Your Flower Bed for Maximum Impact

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There’s nothing as satisfying as planning your garden and watching the beauty come to life. But what are the tricks to creating beautiful designs? It’s a big topic, no doubt, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are simple ways to use perennials, annuals, and bulbs together to make a big statement in your […]

Apple Trees You Can Grow in Moultonborough

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Apple trees are one of nature’s great investments. Plant one sapling, and a few years down the road, you receive hundreds of apples every autumn, not to mention the beautiful springtime blossoms. As one of the best cold-hardy fruits, we don’t have to settle for crab apples or less desirable varieties—some of the tastiest apple […]

Love for Outdoor Kitchens

Hot weather has come to New England, and we, of course, want to spend as much time as possible outdoors. And we certainly don’t want to heat up our kitchens and our houses while we cook. A great way to remain part of the summer fun and help beat the summer heat is to install […]

DIY Garden Pathways

Pathways are a beautiful and essential feature of any landscape. Besides laying out a place to walk, they create a path for the wheelbarrow, save surrounding soil from compaction, and divide your garden into distinct spaces. With a bit of creativity, you can build pathways that are both visually pleasing and very practical. Let’s walk […]

Our Summer Garden Maintenance Routine

Gardens aren’t exactly a “set it and forget it” kind of thing. A consistent maintenance routine is necessary to keep your garden healthy and blooming brightly! If summer garden care isn’t your area of expertise, this beginner’s guide will help you stay on top of all the essentials.  Follow This Maintenance Routine for a Gorgeous […]

Ornamental Trees and Shrubs: Pretty With Purpose

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There’s never a bad time to spruce up your garden game with another show-stopping ornamental tree in your landscape design. With so many different species of trees available, from evergreens to flowering trees, it can be challenging to decide which one best complements your space. We’ve outlined a selection of popular ornamental trees that are […]

All About Pollinator Gardens

New Hampshire is in full bloom, and your garden is about to enter a busy period of growth, pollination, and flowering! However, this entire process would be obsolete without the helpful role that earth’s pollinators play in pollinating your garden. In a time where pollinator populations are consistently declining, there is no better time than […]

How To Trim Your Hydrangea

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The hydrangea’s pom-pom-like blooms, spectacular variations of color, and fresh, delicate scents are just a few of the many reasons these flowering shrubs are so special. As a summertime favorite in New Hampshire, hydrangeas add a distinctly beautiful essence to your landscape. Here’s how to trim them for the best growth! Types of Hydrangeas and […]

Let the Music Play

Now that summer is here, you’ll be spending a lot of time outdoors with your family and friends. From a simple night outside enjoying your property, to hosting parties, barbeques, and other gatherings, one thing that’s always on the menu is music. In this blog, we’ll run down things to consider before adding an outdoor […]

Groundcovers: What They Are and Why We Love Using Them

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Groundcover plants are what they sound like: they’re plants that cover the ground! Many groundcover plants are flowering, so they bring beautiful color to the landscape. They tend to grow lower to the ground, though some have flowers that rise, adding height and texture.  However, we don’t just grow groundcover plants for ornamental purposes—there are […]