We have seen and heard of a widespread lawn issues this summer and fall.  Two of the major issues have been grub damage and crabgrass.  We are happy to help solve these issues.  If you are dealing with lawn issues, this is the time to get your project moving, while the weather is still very conducive to growing grass.  Grubs can be dealt with chemicals or organically.  I had an issue in one section on my yard and recently used some beneficial nematodes to fight them off.  We sell them at Kennedy’s and our supplier will actually send them to you directly to ensure freshness and viability.  They claim there are over 7 million parasitic type nematodes that attack and feed on the grubs.  I like this option so much better than chemicals, especially with kids playing in the yard and the neighbor’s dog to worry about.  Like so many others, I had some crabgrass issues too.  I am dealing with both issues by adding some compost to my lawn and over-seeding.  Crabgrass is slowing down now, but ready to leave a seed behind for next year.  This is a perfect time to cover up the weeds and seeds so they don’t come back.  Again we can do this without the need of chemicals.  I dumped a few wheelbarrow fills of compost and spread it with rake.  I compressed the compost a little with a roller and applied my seed by hand.  I rolled it one more time to ensure the seed makes good contact with the soil and then setup up my sprinkler.  I have a battery powered timer on my faucet so the sprinkler comes on every few hours to keep the seed moist, even when I’m at work.  I hope to have green lawn agin before my son’s B-day party in a few weeks.  If you have any lawn care questions or need seed and supplies, we are here 7 days a week to help.

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Columbus Day Weekend October 6, 7 & 8

Celebrate the Season of Color and Bounty…

Fun for the whole family

For the Kids:
Pumpkin Bowling – all day every day
Face Painting & Balloon Animals Saturday & Sunday 12-4

 For All:
Piles of orange & white pumpkins, funky squashes, corn stalks, hay bales and more
Lots of creative fall container garden assortments, perfect for the front stairs or back patio.
Free Landscape Designs – call 781-545-1266 for a an appointment, they usually fill fast!
Fall Planting Savings – 20-75% off Trees, Shrubs, Perennials & More!
Free Refreshments – Hot Mulled Cider, cold cider, apples, popcorn, cheese & crackers
Fried Dough Booth – with drinks and delicious lunch options.
See our Christmas Preview inside the Christmas Shop

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Early spring is a safe time to transplant almost all trees, shrubs, evergreens, perennials, grasses, roses and more.   Do so before they start to grow new leaves if possible.  Avoid digging or dividing plants that bloom early unless you are willing to sacrifice the flowers this spring.  All transplants should be watered regularly if Mother Nature does not do so.  It is also a great time to clean up the lawn and gardens.  Fill in bare spots in the lawn with new grass seed before the weeds do.  Weed and mulch the gardens before the perennials, bulbs and more weeds emerge all the way and get in the way.   It is safe to plant all plants that are available at Kennedy’s now.  Our general rule is that if it is outside, it can be planted.  If it is the greenhouse, you may need to wait.  Pansies and other cold season annuals and veggies may need to be brought inside or protected with a blanket, but only on cold nights when the temps dip into the low 30′s.  Besides that, let planting season begin!

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Available this Sunday March 4th, fresh eggs, artisan breads, fish, squash, carrots, onions, potatoes, hot house tomatoes, baby spinach, kale and lettuces, apple cider donuts, maple syrup, vegan and gluten free power snacks, wonderful hand made cheese spreads, delicious and healthy baked goods and hot chocolate mixes.

On the Edge Knife Sharpening will be here to service knives and garden pruners.

Old Harbor Catering will be serving lunch!

Participants include Authentically You, Al’s Backwoods Berrie Company, Beachouse Baking Company, David Knight Wood Products, Engelnook Farm, Great Cape Baking Company, Marshfield Trading Post, Morningbird Soaps, Oakdale Farm, Snug Harbor Fish Market and Photographs by Sandi Smith

Kennedy’s Country Gardens 85 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy (Rte 3A), Scituate-781-545-1266

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There are a lot of beautiful large homes on the South Shore, but one of the things I have noticed to be absent in a lot of these homes is houseplants.  It is true most people do not have a lot of time to care for plants, never mind taking care of kids, cleaning, cooking, soccer games, church, etc.  So it makes sense houseplants do not get high on the priority list.  However, there are a lot of benefits, some mental and others biological.  NASA has done studies on houseplants.  In fact, plants inside the home or office are very beneficial.  Not only are they pretty and cheerful to look at, they also take pollutants and harmful CO2 out of the air.  According to Wikipedia, CO2 is known to cause people to lose productivity in the office.  Guessing that happens in the home too?  For the most part, if you match your conditions with the correct plants, house plants can be very easy to care for.  We hear stories all the time of how many years and in some instances generations people have managed to kept their houseplants going.  Let our experts at Kennedy’s match up the right houseplants with your conditions.  The rewards will make you breath deep!

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