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Fall Is for Trees: Why September Is a Great Time to Plant

September is a beautiful time in the Berkshires, and it is also an excellent time [...]

Plant Now for a Better Spring Garden

Fall in the Berkshires is more than a season for colorful foliage and garden cleanup. [...]

Should You Cut Back Your Perennials in Fall?

As fall arrives in the Berkshires, it’s natural to start cleaning up garden beds and [...]

The Best & Worst of Our Annuals This Year!

Take a final stroll through the garden and see which annuals truly stood up to [...]

Why August Is a Great Time to Plant Trees and Shrubs

Many gardeners think spring is the only season for planting trees and shrubs, but late [...]

Keep Pollinators Coming Into Fall

As summer begins to transition toward fall in the Berkshires, bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other [...]

Tired Containers? Refresh Them for a Second Act

By August, even the healthiest container gardens can begin to show signs of summer wear. [...]

Plan Your Fall Garden Now

July is the perfect time to begin planning your fall garden. While your summer landscape [...]

Summer to Fall Perennials

  By July, many Berkshire gardens are transitioning from spring blooms into the heart of [...]

Planting Evergreens & Creating a Peaceful Garden

Join Laura from Garden Answer as she plants beautiful evergreen trees, including Arborvitae, Western Red [...]