These alternatives can offer the same screening and beautifying attributes we want and.

The warm days and cool nights in fall make it the perfect season to plant shrubs, giving them time to settle in and spread their roots before going dormant in winter. Moderate autumn temperatures make it easier on a hard-working gardener, too. This is the time to plant Knock Out roses, known for disease resistance and constant color. Be sure to choose a location with morning treeclear.buzzg: Weston MA.

The plants listed below are good choices for the rugged coastal conditions of Massachusetts. The Coastal Beach Plant List, Coastal Dune Plant List, and Coastal Bank Plant List give recommended species for each specified location (some species overlap because they thrive in various conditions). DO: Plant Trees that can thrive in a wide range of Hardiness Zones, including Zone 6. A good example of this is a small understory tree called the flowering dogwood.

Although our neighborhoods boast many beautiful mature specimens, as higher temperatures become more typical in our area, this tree is unlikely to adapt to the changing conditions and will likely require extensive care to survive.

It can thrive in zonesfrom Maine to Florida. This tree can manage even when Weston experiences a cold snap or heat waves. As a bonus, the blueberry, sumac, rose and yellow root add brilliant fall color to the landscape.

If evergreen groupings are wanted, we can again look to dry sites along our highways for successful models and add laurel and inkberry to the palette.

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Using native plants along Weston roads is not a. Here are the Big 6 contributors and some ways in how the Town of Weston can help you. 1. Yard Waste. The Town’s Transfer Station accepts yard waste, from grass clippings, leaves and brush, to branches from trees and shrubs.

In the spring and the fall, the Composting Facility on Merriam Street opens up for several weekends for larger yard.