Fall Lawn Tips

By the of August, most lawns are showing signs of wear. The good news is that grass is more resilient than most think and the fall is an ideal time to restore its vigor.

Keeping Your Annuals Looking Lush

By David Christopher, Agway of Orleans The ‘lazy days of summer’ have come upon us but do you know that this is when I get more excited about gardening! Many of our annuals do best during these months and will thrive in the heat and the long hours of sunshine. It’s exactly this stimulant that… Read More »

8 Bug Repelling Plants

Bug out over these 8 bug repelling plants to keep those pesky insects away this season. 1. Lemon Grass       An Herb that grows up to four feet tall and three feet wide and contains citronella, a natural oil that mosquitoes cannot stand. Lemongrass is also often used to cook for flavor. Any plant carrying… Read More »

Summer Gardening

Summer is one of the best seasons on the Cape, it’s a perfect time to relax and enjoy watching your garden grow. But there are still a few things that you can do to help your garden during the summer. Read below for more information.   Who can take the heat? When the temperatures and… Read More »

Keep your pet calm & safe during the holiday!

Tips from Your Petcentric Friends at Agway to help keep your pets safe and calm over 4th of July weekend Do not take your dog to fireworks shows. More pets go missing during July 4th weekend than any other time of the year. Even if you think they aren’t bothered, the combination of sounds, lights… Read More »

Spring Vegetable Gardening

Spring is a wondrous time for us all but especially for gardeners, who have been anxiously awaiting green shoots and tender new foliage in their gardens. It’s a busy time of year with a long list of chores. A good start is a check of our garden tools—our partners in the garden. Our cutting tools… Read More »

Raised Garden Beds

The raised bed culture began with the Chinese thousands of years ago. There had been few evolutions to the suburban backyard garden until raised beds were re-introduced in the eighties in the U.S.  With all the varieties and options it’s a new and fun way of gardening. Some raised beds have shelves below for your… Read More »

Tips for Placing Your Hummingbird Feeder

A hummingbird feeder can bring great joy and amazing hummingbird activity to your backyard, but you need to position the feeder properly so you don’t miss an instant of the action. Why Placement Matters Because hummingbirds are so tiny and fly so quickly, a slight change in where you place your feeder can make a… Read More »

Early Spring Tips for Your Lawn & Garden

Spring has finally sprung, which means it’s time to trade in the snow shovel for the pruning shears!  But April, particularly on Cape Cod, has a way of surprising us.  A bright 60-degree day can mysteriously be followed by a pop-up snowstorm with freezing temps.  With that in mind, there are still plenty of tasks… Read More »

Everything Your New Flock Needs

Newly hatched chicks arrive annually at Agway of Cape Cod in Orleans and Dennis locations each spring. They are typically available from the first week of March through the end of May.  If you’re thinking of starting your own flock, first, congratulations!  Raising chickens can be a rewarding experience on many levels! There’s lots to… Read More »