P is for Parterre

Welcome to P is for Parterre, your go-to podcast for landscaping and horticulture! Based in New England, Parterre Garden Services designs, builds, and maintains beautiful outdoor spaces. Our mission is to share our expertise with you, featuring engaging discussions among our landscape professionals and horticultural experts.Join us every other Sunday as we explore trends, tips, and techniques in gardening and landscaping. We cover sustainable practices and innovative design ideas, catering to both novice gardeners and seasoned pros. Tune in to cultivate knowledge and inspiration together!

P is for Parterre is a leisure podcast hosted by Parterre Garden Services, with 45 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Parterre Garden Services hosts P is for Parterre, a leisure show with 45 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  2-10. Spooky, Beautiful, Over the Top: Inside Halloween with Parterre

  Sep 20, 202620 minS2

  For the third year in a row, we're sitting down to talk all things Halloween decor with Cory Wojcuilewicz, our Urban Fine Gardening Field Manager. From 12-foot witches to Star Wars light displays, we're catching up on last year's most memorable installations, what's inspiring this season's themes, and dreaming up a few displays that don't exist yet. In this episode: A recap of last year's standout displays: three 12-foot witches in custom costumes, a skeleton-turned-mummy tomb scene, the return of Ghoul School, gold skeletons scaling a wall, and an upgraded Star Wars installation with custom X-wing and TIE fighter lighting What's new for this year: flying witches playing with silhouettes and dimension, plus a spooky-meets-beautiful butterfly scene What makes a perfect Halloween display: cohesive themes, that jaw-dropping magic factor, and why more stuff doesn't always mean better Logistics of city installations: tight sidewalk spaces, early October timelines, and clients who want a surprise pop-up Dream installations: a giant haunted castle with an astronomer's tower, a magical forest with giant flowers — or maybe both combined A call for listener ideas: share your dream Halloween display concepts in the comments! Interested in Halloween decor services for your property? Reach out - there's still time! Instagram: @parterregardenservices Email: info@parterregarden.com

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  Episode #9

  2-09. Know Your Foes: Plant Pest & Disease Management with Jack

  Aug 23, 202635 minS2

  Every year, many gardeners face the same questions: what's attacking my plants, and what do I do about it? In this episode of P is for Parterre, host Liz sits down with Parterre's own pest and disease expert, Jack Flavin, Field Manager for the Fine Gardening division, to break down why pests and diseases are one of the biggest outside forces shaping how a landscape looks and thrives. Jack shares practical tips for identifying problems early, when to treat versus when to let nature take its course, and how professionals lean on trusted resources (and each other) to diagnose tricky cases. Resources mentioned in this episode: University of Minnesota Extension Service – "What's Wrong With My Plant?" tool Picture Insect app (for pest identification) Have a question for a future episode? Email us at info@parterregarden.com . Connect with us on social media through Instagram @parterregardenservices Bloom with us next time — remember, P is for Parterre.

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  Episode #8

  2-08. Drought-Resistant Native Plants with Katie & Ali

  Aug 2, 202639 minS2

  This episode of P is for Parterre , brought to you by Parterre Garden Services, digs into native plants that can withstand drought — timely, since the Northeast is currently facing a level three critical drought. Host Liz sits down with Katie Hutchens, Parterre's Director of Ecological Services, and Ali, one of the ecological crew leaders, to talk all things native and drought-tolerant. In this episode: Why native plants play a key role in water conservation How native landscapes improve soil health (and why lawns fall short) Favorite drought-resistant trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses — including oaks, hackberry, bald cypress, bayberry, goldenrod, milkweed, yarrow, mountain mint, and Massachusetts' very own native cactus, prickly pear How to figure out which native plants are right for your yard (soil testing, plant finder tools, and more) How long it takes for a native landscape to become established Common misconceptions about native plant gardening — and the truth about bugs, bees, and "messy" gardens A rapid-fire round with Katie and Ali's favorite native plants, most underrated species, and best success stories from the field Our Beginner's Guide to Native New England Plants: Trees Oaks (white oak, red oak, swamp white oak) Hackberry Bald cypress Maple (NOT Norway maple) Cherry Hickory Shrubs Bayberry Staghorn sumac Spicebush Flowering Perennials / Wildflowers Solidago (goldenrod), including seaside solidago and field goldenrod Asters (woodland aster) Milkweed (and swamp milkweed) Yarrow Mountain mint Prickly pear cactus Joe-Pye weed Jack-in-the-pulpit Mayapple Rudbeckia Partridge pea Sassafras (also a small tree) Grasses/Groundcover Wild strawberry Wild ginger Fescue Native grasses Rubus (bramble species) Other Asteraceae (plant family, mentioned generally as good for pollinators) Resources mentioned: Mass Audubon Native Plant Trust (plant finder tool) Go Botany Books by Doug Tallamy and Robin Wall Kimmerer UMass Extension soil testing (and other university extension programs) Plant native, plant a tree — and thanks for listening!

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  Episode #7

  2-07. Roots of Change with Marc Fournier on Climate, Community & Conservation

  Jul 12, 20261h 11mS2

  In this episode of P is for Parterre , we welcome ourfirst guest from outside the Parterre family: Marc Fournier, Energy Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability Specialist, certified arborist, ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified, LEED Accredited Professional, and member of the USDA Forest Service Urban Forest Strike Team. Marc joins hosts Liz Cox and Chris Ward for a wide-rangingconversation about his decades-long journey in environmental stewardship — from childhood roots in recycling and tree care to building nationally recognized sustainability programs at UMass Amherst. Topics covered: Marc's path into arboriculture, public works, and sustainability leadership The moment climate change became personal and urgent Visible and hidden impacts of climate change across New England (invasive species, tick-borne illness, sea level rise, and more) The difference between coastal and inland climate impacts Native plants, "near-natives," and the future of landscape design Practical, everyday actions anyone can take: use less, plant trees, educate others, and vote Reasons for hope amid the climate crisis Three takeaways from Marc: Use less — energy, water, and resources in daily life Plant native trees — and support biodiversity in your own yard Educate and vote — for policies and leaders that protect the environment Resources Marc mentioned in the episode: Books • Nature's Best Hope by Doug Tallamy • The Nature of Oaks by Doug Tallamy Apps • Picture This (plant identification app) Programs/Organizations • Bay State Roads Program (UMass) — "Street Tree Essentials" course • Mass Save — home energy efficiency/insulation program • Essex County Beekeepers Association (bee school) This is a heartfelt, hopeful conversation for anyone who cares about trees, native landscapes, and the future of our planet. P is for Parterre is brought to you by Parterre GardenServices — a design, build, and maintenance company specializing in landscaping, horticulture, ecological services, irrigation, and lighting. Follow us on Instagram at @parterregardenservices andreach out to us through our email at info@parterregarden.com

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  Episode #6

  2-06. Your Garden in June

  Jun 21, 202627 minS2

  June is the garden's big moment — and in this episode, host Liz Cox is joined by Fine Gardening team members Luke Eleey and Jack Flavin to talk about everything that makes early summer in the garden so special. They cover the plants stealing the show right now (think salvias, nepeta, roses, and the stunning Persicaria polymorpha), the colors that define a June garden, and the key tasks to keep things looking their best — from deadheading and the Chelsea Chop to taming wisteria and properly pruning roses for a second flush. Luke and Jack also tackle the pests and diseases to watch out for as the heat and humidity arrive, including rose slug sawfly, scale, and black spot, plus practical advice on watering smart during drought conditions and how to handle hydrangeas that just won't stay upright. Whether you're a weekend gardener or a plant obsessive, this episode is packed with timely, hands-on advice straight from the field. P is for Parterre is produced by Parterre Garden Services, a design, build, and maintain landscaping company based in North Billerica, Massachusetts. Follow us on Instagram @parterregardenservices or reach us at info@parterregarden.com.

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