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Plan Now for Nonstop Summer Color

If you want a garden that stays vibrant from early summer through fall, planning now is essential—especially here in Zone 6b along the Massachusetts shoreline. At Redwood Nursery in Swansea, MA, we specialize in high-performance plants that thrive in our local conditions. One of the best ways to guarantee long-lasting color? Planting Proven Winners® varieties, known for their reliability, vigor, and extended bloom time.

Spring Garden Prep Checklist

April is a pivotal month for gardeners here in Southeastern Massachusetts (Zone 6b). As the soil begins to warm and daylight stretches longer, the work you do now sets the foundation for a thriving, beautiful landscape all season long. At Redwood Nursery in Swansea, we’re here to help you get your garden off to a strong start with the right plants, products, and guidance.

10 Early Bloomers for Bees & Butterflies

As spring arrives in Zone 6b, gardeners in the Northeast are eager to get growing—but so are pollinators. Bees and butterflies emerge early, often before many plants are in bloom, making early-season nectar sources essential for their survival.

Soil Health 101: Why It Matters

Healthy plants begin with healthy soil. At Redwood Nursery in Swansea, MA (Zone 6b), many gardeners focus on feeding plants without first improving the soil those plants depend on. For long-term productivity in Southeastern Massachusetts gardens, soil structure, organic matter, and microbial life matter more than short-term fertilizer applications.

Seed Starting & Pruning Hydrangeas

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Shop Redwood Direct!

Introducing Redwood Nursery’s New Plant Pickup and Delivery Options! We’re proud to announce two new convenient ways to shop for your favorite plants and gardening products, making it easier than ever to bring beauty to your garden. Whether you're planning your next outdoor project or looking to give the gift of greenery, our new services are designed with you in mind.

Deadheading: Keep Your Flowers Blooming

What Is Deadheading? Deadheading simply means removing faded or spent blooms from your plants. By snipping off old flowers, you’re telling the plant to stop making seeds and keep putting energy into new blooms instead!

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Create a Butterfly Garden - Grow Native!

Creating a pollinator garden is a beautiful way to support local wildlife, enhance your garden’s natural beauty, and contribute to a healthier environment. With the right plants, soil, and care, you can attract beneficial pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your yard. Here's how to get started with a focus on sustainable, eco-friendly choices featuring American Beauties Native Plants and Proven Winners.

Easy DIY Project

Build a Bee House

Pollinators like native bees are essential to a thriving garden—and giving them a safe place to nest is one of the easiest and most impactful ways to support them. With habitat loss on the rise, especially for solitary bees like mason bees and leafcutter bees, building or installing a bee house offers a simple, hands-on way to make a difference.

New Planting Video

Planting a Spring Annual Display + Planting Hawthorn & Juniper Trees!

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Pruning Tips & Container Ideas

Planting 4 Royal Frost Birch Trees, Pruning Hydrangeas & Roses + Sweet Spring Containers!

Home Orchards

Fruit Trees 101

There’s nothing quite like picking fresh fruit from your own backyard! Whether you’re dreaming of apples, peaches, or cherries, planting a home orchard is a rewarding way to enjoy homegrown produce while enhancing your landscape.

Small Space Pollinator Gardens

Want to support bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds but don’t have a big yard? No problem! Even a small space—like a patio, balcony, or tiny garden bed—can become a thriving pollinator haven.

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Have a Gardening Question?

We're always here to help. Can't make it down to the Garden Center? Send along your questions to our professional staff!

Espoma Plant Food Finder

Find the appropriate Espoma fertilizer for all of your favorite plants.

New USDA Growing Zone Map Explained

When planning your garden, understanding the USDA Hardiness Zone Map is as crucial as knowing your plants. This guide, a staple for gardeners and farmers, helps predict which plants will thrive in a particular location. Watch the video and read the post to learn more.

Why do you love to garden?

We'd like to invite you to share your thoughts on what time in the garden means to you. Is it a time of quiet meditation to connect with nature? A place to express your creativity? Take the poll and let us know. You can also share your garden journey now at whyigrow.com. Complete a short questionnaire and we might post your story!

Soil & Mulch Calculator

Wondering how much soil or mulch you need for your next project? We carry Coast of Maine soils and compost by the bag. Use this handy calculator to determine how many bags you'll need.

Custom Sheds

Whether you call them garden sheds, wooden sheds, storage sheds or custom sheds in Swansea, MA, homeowners know that a durable, well-built shed is an important feature on their properties.