If you live on the New Hampshire Seacoast, now is the perfect time to prune your rhododendrons. Pruning just after bloom helps maintain shape, prevent disease, and ensure a vibrant show of flowers next spring. In this post, Seacoast Gardener explains why timing is critical, how to identify when your shrub needs pruning, and simple steps to get it right—plus when to call in a pro for overgrown or struggling plants.

Gardening on the NH Seacoast means more than just following Zone 6b guidelines. From salty breezes in New Castle to shaded backyards in Hampton Falls, microclimates can make or break your garden’s success. The #1 mistake we see? Choosing the wrong plant for the wrong spot.

At Seacoast Gardener, we combine local experience with plant-smart planning to help your garden thrive — not just survive. Whether you’re dealing with wind, shade, poor drainage, or sun exposure, we create custom planting plans that fit your exact conditions.

If your garden is struggling during summer on the New Hampshire Seacoast, the problem might not be the heat—it could be how you're watering. At Seacoast Gardener, we help local homeowners strengthen their gardens from the roots up with deep, thoughtful watering techniques that work with our unique coastal conditions. Learn why shallow watering leads to stressed plants, how to spot early warning signs, and what smart strategies can make a big difference in your garden’s health all season long.

Planting perennials this spring on the New Hampshire Seacoast? Don’t skip one of the most important (and overlooked) planting steps: cutting and loosening pot-bound roots. Many perennials from garden centers arrive with tightly packed roots that need help before going in the ground. At Seacoast Gardener, we know that prepping these plants properly is key to long-term success—especially in our compact soils and short growing season. Here’s how to spot a pot-bound perennial and give it the best start in your garden.

On New Hampshire’s Seacoast, oversized foundation shrubs like Yew and Arborvitae often outgrow their space, block windows, and damage siding. What starts as a quick fix can turn into years of frustration. Here's how to avoid the mistake and choose smarter, size-appropriate plants from the start.

Spring along the Seacoast brings more than just warmer weather—it’s the perfect time to rethink your garden with plants that suit the region’s unique climate. In coastal New Hampshire, successful spring planting means blending bulbs, annuals, perennials, and shrubs to create a landscape that thrives through the seasons. Whether you’re drawn to the early blooms of daffodils, the vibrant colors of summer annuals, or the long-term structure of shrubs, a well-balanced mix ensures beauty, resilience, and pollinator support. At Seacoast Gardener, we help homeowners build gardens that bloom from early spring to winter’s edge—all with the local knowledge needed to make it work in our challenging but rewarding environment.