Tag Archives: Cold weather gardening
Three good reasons to practice winter mulching
Bark mulch does a lot of great things for your plants during the spring, summer and fall: It blocks weeds, holds in moisture and moderates soil temperature. That may not sound as important during the winter when your garden … Continue reading
Winter gardens need mulch too
Picture this: It’s late December, you’ve got a yard full of snow and it’s dark out before the evening news comes on. Yet, your salad bowl is brimming with fresh carrots and spinach from the garden. Winter gardening is … Continue reading
Why Wood Pellets Burn so Clean?
Wood Pellet Stove History Wood Pellet stoves have been around since the 1980s but first saw massive popularity in the early 21st century. Because they are so new in the eyes of the public, many people still think of them … Continue reading
Benefits of winter mulching
Winter Mulching in Cold Climate Gardens In areas that experience freezing temperatures, winter mulching differs from mulching during the growing season. We mulch our gardens in the spring to suppress weeds, retain moisture and feed and warm the soil. While … Continue reading
Spring Cleaning
Remove the debris. Start your clean-up by collecting branches and scattered sticks. Find out if there’s a nearby drop-off location you can deliver your debris to. Rake dead leaves and twigs. Thoroughly rake the yard and garden beds and find … Continue reading
Wood Pellets MA: Hardwood Vs. Softwood Woodstove Pellets
We want to displace the myth that a hardwood pellet is better than a softwood pellet, or vice-versa. Stating quality comparisons in terms of hardwood vs. softwood is too general, as quality is more relative to specific species. Furthermore, quality … Continue reading
What to Plants are best to plant this time of year in Central Mass.
MAY GARDENING CENTRAL MA The month of May is a great time to think about getting your garden going. But the key to success is planing the right plants at the right time of year to avoid any kind of … Continue reading
The Benefits of Wood Pellet Heating
Wood Pellets in MA Why use Wood Pellets in MA? There are numerous benefits achieved by utilizing pellet fuel, including economical and environmental. Wood Pellet fuel in MA is utilized in a varied settings and applications, such as home heating … Continue reading
Gardening tips for August
Gardening in August As the heat rises your garden may struggle Landscapes don’t have to be a lot of hard work. If you pick the right plants, you can enjoy a yard that’s filled with color from spring to … Continue reading
Pellet Grilling
Pellet Grilling Isn’t a Fad, It’s the Future — Here’s Why JUNE 26, 2019 HOME By WILL PRICE Photo by CHANDLER BONDURANT It used to be that pellet grilling was for nerds. Invented in the ’80s by a guy who owned a heating company in Oregon, … Continue reading
