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Ming Aralia: September Houseplant Highlight
Give your kitchen or bathroom a touch of elegance with a Ming Aralia! This lush indoor tree features vibrant, fern-like foliage and woody, flexible trunks, which makes it excellent for bonsais!
Managing Fungal Disease
Common fungal diseases like rust and powdery mildew tend to pop up in our lawns and gardens during periods of excess rain and humid summer temperatures. Keep an eye out for telltale signs, and always begin treatment at the first sign of disease to prevent spread!
Ornamental Grass: Varieties & Uses
Late summer through fall is when ornamental grasses really shine! Low-maintenance and tough, grasses are excellent for common issues like salt, wind, poor soil, and drought. If you need an easy plant that doesn’t mind these harsh conditions, be sure to give ornamental grass a try!
Refresh Annual Containers
Are you noticing your annuals look stretched or wilted? Midsummer is a great time to assess heat damage and give your plants some love. In addition to proper watering, a good haircut and feed will keep your baskets and containers blooming all the way through fall!
Proper Watering Guide
Plant scorching, wilting, and premature leaf drop are common issues in the summer heat. Proper watering is key to preventing these issues before they occur, and in helping stressed plants recover!
Perennials for Summer Color
June is National Perennial Month, which means it’s time for perennials to step into the spotlight! With tons of varieties in bloom now, you’re sure to find the perfect summer plants for your space. Not sure where to start? Check out some of our favorites in the list below!
Summer Pest Watch
Summer is a peak season for many pest insects that thrive in the hot, dry weather. It’s important to be aware and catch infestations as early as possible before they wreak havoc on your lawn and garden. Keep an eye out for the following ‘bad bugs’ and use the recommended products to protect your plants from damage this season!
Fertilizer Guide
The best way to keep your flowering plants in bloom and get a good harvest from your fruit and veggies is with food!
Connecticut Pollinators
Connecticut is home to a diverse range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and the lesser-known bunch… moths, flies, beetles, and wasps!
Easy Summer Lawn Care
Summer may be a fun time for us… but it can be harsh on your grass! High summer temperatures and humidity, aggressive weeds, and pests commonly cause a decline in lawn appearance and health this time of year.
Beat the Heat with Shade Trees!
Shade offers much-needed reprieve from the hot summer days for both us and our plants! Plant a tree now for shade that will stretch on for generations. Our expanded selection includes beautiful native maples, disease-resistant elms, popular birches, and more!
Citrus: July Greenhouse Highlight
We’re shifting from houseplants this month to show off Citrus Trees! Start growing your own Lemons, Limes, and Oranges and reap the benefits. In addition to beautiful evergreen foliage, you’ll enjoy fragrant blooms and the many health perks of fresh citrus fruits!
June Pruning Checklist
It’s time for June pruning! Spring flowering shrubs should generally be pruned immediately after flowering, using July 4th as your cut-off date. It’s also a great time to pinch back fall perennials for bushier growth and improved blooming!