The drought, the historic arctic blast in February, the wild swings in temperature they’re all contributing to the lackluster spring for some flowering bushes, trees, and plants in Eastern Massachusetts.
âLearn how to garden with nature, and not fight it all the timeâ By Johanna Seltz Globe Correspondent,Updated April 9, 2021, 5:01 p.m. Email to a Friend Gardening expert George Stanchfield brings plantings and flowers for a window box as he works on a lakeside property in Plympton, getting it ready for spring,David L. Ryan/Globe Staff Gardening guru George Stanchfieldâs advice for this time of year is sweet music for those slow to get moving after a long pandemic year: Go easy on the cleanup until temperatures are above 55 degrees both day and night. âBeneficial insects are sleeping right now in your garden, so I donât like to disturb them,â