Before and After!

Add value to your back yard, not only cooling shade, but a future spot for the childen to build a fort, climb in and enjoy nature right in your own back yard with with one of Redwoods Specialty Shade Trees. Click to more before and after shots.

How to plant a hydrangea hedge

Have you ever dreamed of a big, beautiful Nantucket hydrangea hedge? Us too! It takes time for a hedge to fill in, but it’s 100% worth it in the end. Today, we’re rolling up our sleeves and sharing the best way to plant the perfect hydrangea hedge, whether you live on the east coast or not!

Privacy Screens Made Easy

Looking for a simple way to add more privacy, structure, and year-round greenery to your yard? A professionally planted privacy screen can make a big difference without the need for fencing or major construction.

Summer Container Refresh

By midsummer, even the prettiest spring containers can start to look a little worn out. Petunias stretch, pansies fade, foliage gets crispy around the edges, and watering habits that worked in May may not be enough once the real summer heat settles into Southeastern Massachusetts. The good news is that you do not always need to start from scratch. With a little trimming, feeding, and smart replanting, your containers can look fresh again and carry beautiful color well into late summer.

Create Instant Curb Appeal

When your front yard needs a fast refresh, the right plants can make a big difference without requiring a full landscape overhaul. Whether you are getting ready for summer gatherings, listing your home, or simply tired of looking at bare beds and tired containers, fast-growing plants are one of the easiest ways to create instant curb appeal.

Hydrangea FAQ

Hydrangeas are one of the most loved shrubs in Southeastern Massachusetts gardens, and for good reason. They bring big color, long-lasting blooms, and classic summer beauty to foundation beds, borders, walkways, patios, and mixed landscapes. They also come with plenty of questions. Why didn’t mine bloom? Can I make it blue? Should I prune it now? How much sun does it need?

Custom Container Garden Designs

Bring your planters into Redwood Nursery and our team will help create a custom combination using seasonal color, foliage, texture, and plants suited to your sun or shade conditions. Have large or heavy containers already in place? We can also come to you and plant them onsite.

Planting Summer Containers

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.

New Video!

Helpful tips and inspirational information from Laura at Garden Answer!

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.

Planting Up Violas & Pansies for Spring

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

Join Laura from Garden Answer with timely tips!

Planting Up a Coldframe Spring Garden

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!

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.

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!

Pruning Tips & Container Ideas

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

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.

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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!

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