Tree and shrub plantings can reduce both air conditioning and heating bills.
Avoid putting sand and salt on lawns during snow removal now to reduce cleanup in spring.
Cut amaryllis flowers stalks after blooming; water and fertilize remaining leaves.
Take a walk to observe and identify woody plants in winter.
Douglas fir requires full sun; if there is shade, don’t plant it.
Grow sprouts in the kitchen for a healthy addition to salads and sandwiches.
Grow citrus such as tangerine, kumquat, or lemon as houseplants for their fragrant flowers.
Plant Something Massachusetts is a project of Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association, and was originally established in partnership with Massachusetts Flower Growers’ Association.