Araujo Farms

08/11/2026

By August, summer containers can look tired from the heat. Don’t replace the whole pot. A quick mid-season tune-up will keep them beautiful through autumn.
Here is your 3-step refresh plan:
1. Trim: Snip off faded blooms and cut back leggy, overgrown trailing plants to encourage fresh, bushy growth.
2. Feed: Frequent summer watering flushes nutrients from container soil. Apply a water-soluble fertilizer to jumpstart late-summer performance.
3. Swap: Gently remove any dead or spent plants. Replace them with fresh, heat-tolerant options like marigolds, ornamental peppers, or coleus to instantly fill the gaps.

Mixing fresh late-summer arrivals with your established plants creates a lush look that bridges the seasons beautifully.

Stop by the garden center this week to grab fresh soil, browse our favorite heat-loving plants, or get advice on the best picks for your space.

08/07/2026

Is your garden showing signs of summer stress? Between intense heat and peak pest season, July can be tough on your landscape. A quick round of mid-summer triage will get your plants right back on track.

Start by deadheading spent flowers to encourage a fresh flush of blooms, and trim away any yellowing foliage.

Next, check your hanging baskets and containers. They dry out rapidly in the summer sun and need regular, water-soluble fertilizer to replenish lost nutrients.

Need help diagnosing a plant problem? Bring a photo of your troubled plant, and our team will help you find the right remedies to revive your garden!

08/04/2026

08/01/2026

🌺 Perennial Hibiscus Are Ready! 🌺

Bring bold, tropical color to your landscape this summer! Our Perennial Hibiscus are now available in Red, Pink, and White and are getting ready to put on an incredible show.

✨ Huge dinner-plate sized blooms
☀️ Loves full sun and summer heat
🌸 Blooms throughout August for weeks of spectacular color
❄️ A hardy perennial that returns year after year
💵 $34.99 for year after year beauty!

🌿 Open Today & Tomorrow | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Stop by this weekend and pick out your favorite colors while the best selection lasts!

📍 Araujo Farms & Greenhouses
1522 Williams Street
Dighton, MA
Growing for Generations 🌿

☎️ 508-669-6988

07/28/2026

Is your garden feeling the summer heat? Mid-July is the perfect time for a quick mulch refresh. A fresh two-inch layer of mulch instantly tidies up your landscape while doing some heavy lifting for your plants. It will help retain moisture so you water less, cool root systems during high-heat days, and block out pesky summer weeds. Plus, fresh mulch creates a clean backdrop that makes your current summer blooms instantly pop.

07/23/2026

If you are watering constantly but your plants are still drooping, the secret isn't watering more often. It is watering deeper. Hot summer watering is all about pushing moisture down to where the roots need it.
Frequent, shallow watering keeps roots near the scorching surface, where they quickly dry out. Instead, give your garden a slow, thorough soak less frequently. This coaxes roots to grow deep into cooler, moisture-rich soil. For the best results, water early in the morning before the heat of the day causes major evaporation.

Need the right tools to keep your garden hydrated? Visit us for soaker hoses, watering wands, and everything you need to help your landscape survive the summer heat!