They are doing it again! Boy Scout Troup 23 of Great Barrington will be recycling Christmas trees as a service to the community and a fundraiser for the Scouts on two Saturdays in January. Trees should be taken to 265 Stockbridge Road (the former LOCKE, STOCK & BARREL Grocer) in Great Barrington or can be […]
This works with a Fresh or Artificial Wreath. We have fresh balsam wreaths in a range of sizes and also mixed green wreaths ready for a bow or simple sparkly ornaments. Choose a size. 10” or 12” wreaths are good for a door. If hanging on a wall or chimney, don’t let it look too […]
You’ve decided to purchase a live tree that you can enjoy this Christmas and then outside for years to come. Click here for a printable version of this post. It’s a wonderful idea but there are some points to consider: What kind of tree? Will it grow well on your property? Potted evergreens may be […]
Our first informational video! – We’re plant-people not video-stars… (Though you were fooled, right? Ha!) Watch the first video of our Houseplant 101 series, then download any of the 3 tipsheets about our first three plants. More videos are in the works! Get 10% off any houseplant when you show your cashier one of […]
AROUND THE GARDEN IN OCTOBER – While raking leaves this fall, consider all your plantings around the home. Fall is a great time for moving and removing perennials and shrubs as well as planting new! First when it comes to raking: rake leaves off lawn as regularly as possible. Unless leaves are diseased, consider leaving […]
Bulb Varieties – So Many! Ward’s offers many Spring-flowering bulbs for Fall planting. Read on to see what your many options are. Those that are pest-resistant are marked ‘PR’. Printable PDF Version of this post Daffodils (PR) are virtually ignored by deer, voles and other rodents. We have a variety of shapes, colors and sizes […]
Tropical plants will suffer when night-time temperatures slip below 40 degrees F. Plan to bring in your houseplants when temperatures are forecast below 45 degrees F to protect them from stress and cold damage. Tender perennial herbs like Rosemary or Lemon Verbena can be brought indoors as well for winter cooking. It’s best to start […]
Watering Details for New Landscape Plantings In times of moderate drought, consider what you can do in your own landscape to conserve water. Here’s a link to a Fact Sheet published by the University of Massachusetts Agricultural Extension. Water Conservation Checklist Originally posted a year ago, this information bears repeating. Watering practices are critical to the […]
We are eager to get color in our landscape but we have many annual flowers in our greenhouses and a few outdoors ready for sale that should not be put out in the ground immediately. However, perennials in the yard are ready to be planted. The chart pictured below gives you the general hardiness guidelines […]
Congratulations to all our budding Arborists – Ward’s is out of tree seedlings for 2020. Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day in 2020 by planting a tree! Earth Day is Wednesday April 22 and marks the 50th Anniversary of this environment-focused day. Learn more about Earth Day here. Arbor Day has it’s 148th Anniversary on […]
