Water Smarter Not Harder

When the heat kicks in, watering can make or break your garden. But here is the truth, more water is not the answer. Smarter watering is.

Plant a Pollinator Garden This Spring

Spring is one of the best times to start a pollinator garden. As bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects become active again, they need reliable sources of nectar and pollen to help them thrive.

Raised Beds vs In Ground Gardening

Starting an edible garden is exciting, but one of the first decisions you will make is how to grow. Should you build raised beds or plant directly in the ground? Both methods can produce a healthy, productive garden, and the best choice depends on your space, soil, and goals.

Edible Garden From Paper to Planting

A productive vegetable garden rarely happens by accident. The most successful gardens begin with a simple plan long before seeds ever touch the soil.

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Thank You!

We appreciate your support in the recent Reader Raves for 2026. We won again! It just reinforces our goal of providing the best selection and service available to our community!

Spotlight on our Floral Department

We wanted to share some of our latest work. 16 Acres Garden Center features a world-class floral design department that can ship flowers locally or nationwide. Tap to take a closer look!

Fruit Trees for Beginners

Whether you’re dreaming of a flourishing apple orchard or a few backyard berry bushes, selecting the right fruit trees and knowing how to care for them is key to success.

The Right Way to Prep Your Soil

Here at Sixteen Acres Garden Center, we know our New England soil can be a little stubborn after a long winter. That’s why soil prep is one of the most important things you can do this month to set your garden up for success. Let’s walk through the essential steps for prepping your beds—and highlight some top-performing products we trust and carry right here in-store.

Espoma Plant Food Finder

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

How Much Mulch Do You Need?

Use our handy calculator to figure out how many bags of mulch you'll need. We also offer a delivery service for an additional fee.

Let’s see your Spring Color!

Share your garden photos with us. We'd love to share your favorite ideas with the Sixteen Acres community!

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 helpful staff!

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Download Our Rewards App

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Soil Calculator

Use this handy Fafard calculator to determine how much soil you'll need for garden beds or planters.

Get Answers to Pest & Disease Problems.

At 16 Acres Garden Center we feature Bonide products. With our knowledgeable staff we can help you find the right solution for your problem. Check out the Bonide FAQ site for answers to common issues.

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