Annual & Perennial Gardens

This Factsheet is to help home gardeners identify organic nutrient sources for use in their gardens. Use the chart to locate specific plant-based nutr...

What is a rain garden? A rain garden is a shallow depression designed to capture stormwater runoff and allow it to slowly infiltrate into the soil. It...

The video below shows the steps involved in installing a small residential rain garden. It was produced by the NH Dept. of Environmental Services thro...

A listing of plant types for people who want to create pollinator-friendly gardens to support numerous kinds of native bees, as well as honey bees, bu...

Rainfall patterns are can be highly variable in New England. Periods of above-normal precipitation may be followed by weeks with little or none. While...

 <br /> <br /> Why Wildflower Meadows?<br /> <br /> They are beautiful and tie your landscape in to the surrounding environment. Adding even a sma...

Landscaping at the Water’s Edge is a manual for NH landowners and landscapers that covers the concepts and practices of ecological design for water qu...

In late spring and early summer, there are several species of adult beetles in the home landscapes of New Hampshire, attacking prized ornamental trees...

Because water is essential for establishing and maintaining landscape plants, gardeners should manage this resource wisely. During droughts, local off...