Azaleas That Thrive on the New Hampshire Seacoast: Practical Planting and Ongoing Care
Discover how to grow healthy azaleas in coastal New Hampshire and southern Maine. Learn planting, soil, pruning, and care tips for thriving azaleas in Zone 6b gardens from Portsmouth to Ogunquit.
Caring for Indoor Bulbs After Bloom
Wondering what to do with your indoor bulbs after they finish blooming? Before you toss them, learn how to care for tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and amaryllis so they can thrive again in your Seacoast garden. With the right timing, soil preparation, and seasonal care in Zone 6b, those winter blooms can become lasting spring highlights in Portsmouth, Rye, Exeter, and beyond.
Gardening Together is Better: Connect and Grow Together
Garden clubs offer hands-on learning, local knowledge, and a strong sense of community. This guide explores garden clubs in the Rochester and NH Seacoast area and explains how joining one can improve your skills, expand your network, and help you grow healthier, more resilient gardens.
Creating Winter Garden Paths You’ll Actually Use
Create safe, inviting winter garden paths that keep you connected to your landscape all season long. Learn how thoughtful walkways, evergreen structure, and dramatic perennial stems add beauty and purpose to Seacoast NH gardens — even on the coldest days.
Don’t Wait Until Spring to Fix Your Boring Winter Garden
Most gardens peak in May and disappear by January. The solution is planning for winter from the start—using evergreens, ornamental grasses, shrubs with colorful bark, and perennials that hold structure through snow. Design for all four seasons, not just bloom.
Sharp Tools: Winter Maintenance Homeowners Often Skip
Dull, dirty tools damage plants and make garden work harder than it needs to be. Learn how winter sharpening, cleaning, oiling, and organizing protect plant health, save money, and prepare your tools for spring. Professional guidance from Seacoast Gardener and Expert Pruning.