Planting guides
Straight answers for Massachusetts yards, with the sources we used.
The best privacy trees for Massachusetts yards
How to choose an evergreen screen that survives South Shore winters, deer and salt, with honest spacing and mature-size numbers.
Green Giant vs. Emerald Green arborvitae
Two very different plants with similar names. Here's how mature size, growth rate and spacing compare, and which one fits your yard.
When to plant trees and shrubs in Massachusetts
Spring and fall are both good planting seasons here. What changes is how much watering you'll do and which species to hold for spring.