We’re so excited that you are thinking about planting! Maybe you’ve never planted or just planted a little bit. Maybe you just bought a house and daydream of a flower garden by the white picket fence. Maybe you want tomatoes at your fingertips. Maybe you bought the dirt and think, now what? This page has tips and projects for beginners!
The biggest piece of advice for beginners is to start small. One mistake that first timers tend to make is planting too much and having enough to feed the neighborhood or more weeding than you want to think about. So start small and don’t get overwhelmed. Enjoy!
Tomatoes require care and feeding. Then, by nature, they run wild! It’s your job to tend and guide them.
Attracting butterflies to your garden https://www.plantsomethingma.org/videos/ButterflyGardens(1280×720)_converted.mp4 Run time: 02:14
Special Mulching for Special Plants A handful of plants need special attention. Many roses fit this category. Some of the old roses and new roses can be very tolerant of our winters, but a lot of roses that were developed in the mid to late 1900s have a terrible hardiness record. You need to protect […]
The Why While plants will often survive on their own, most of us are not willing to settle for survive. We are looking for flourish, prosper, or thrive! Many soils in typical residential areas are poor at best, all the good “stuff” was taken away before you moved in. We humans are impatient beings! When […]
Few things are as easy and as important as good watering! Plants need water as much as they need nutrition, sunlight, and support. If it goes without those other things a little too long, they will recover. If the plant goes without water too long, it may not recover. First let’s talk about plants growing in […]
Using Garden Flowers Indoors Rule 1: There are no rules! Have fun. While some blooms may last longer than others once cut it is more important that you try, than that you do perfectly the first time. Here is a list that was originally put together by Ralph Winslow, Extension Educator, University of New Hampshire. Annuals […]
Basil grows best from transplants. There are many types of basil, even with purple leaves!
Plants valued for their flavoring, scent or as medicinal remedies are called herbs. For example, basil, oregano, and fennel are used for Italian cooking; lavender and lemon verbena to make potpourri; or chamomile and mints to make your own teas.
Colorful spring plants arrive at local garden centers just in time to rescue us from winter doldrums. Time to embrace the new season!
Stay cool and bring color and texture into your shade garden https://www.plantsomethingma.org/videos/ShadeGardens(1280×720)_converted.mp4 Run time: 02:14
Plant Something Massachusetts is a project of Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association, and was originally established in partnership with Massachusetts Flower Growers’ Association.