This week in your Massachusetts garden & landscape
Significant root growth can occur in spring; transplant trees and shrubs early.
Clematis thrive in alkaline soils.
Mount bluebird nesting boxes near the garden.
Plant a container herb garden on a sunny kitchen windowsill.
Sow pansy and geranium seeds now.
Sharpen cutting tools in preparation for pruning.
Douglas fir requires full sun; if there is shade, don’t plant it.
Take inventory of seed starting supplies.
Native plants evolved with and support native pollinators.