Don’t prune Hydrangea macrophylla in fall as buds of many cultivars form on “old” wood.
Check ash trees for signs of emerald ash borer. This includes D-shaped exit hols, galleries, tunnels and blonding. Click here to learn more and report suspected ash borer.
Removal or mulching of leaves helps sunlight reach lawn grass in fall. Remember to remove leaves from water gardens and your gutters as well!
Plant Something Massachusetts is a project of Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association, and was originally established in partnership with Massachusetts Flower Growers’ Association.