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Winter Houseplant Care
Houseplants typically go into dormancy for the winter months, but that doesn’t mean you can forget about them! Shorter periods of light and the cold, dry air can be tough on houseplants. Look out for signs of stress, double-check your plants aren’t exposed to cold drafts or touching freezing windows, water when the soil is dry, and keep leaves clean!
JumpStart Your Garden: Tips for Winter Sowing
Spring is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to jumpstart your garden! Get everything you need for seed starting, from soil to grow lights and more.
Aglaonema/Dieffenbachia: February Houseplant Highlight
Known for vibrant leaf patterns, Aglaonema and Dieffenbachia bring cheerful color to any space. They are great air purifying houseplants, thrive on little care, and even tolerate low light!
Valentine’s Day Houseplants
Make a statement this Valentine’s Day with a unique gift! Flower arrangements are beautiful, but how long do they last? It’s time to swap out those cut flowers for a houseplant and say ‘I love you’ with stunning blooms that keep coming back, time and time again.
Winter Insect Control
During the quiet of winter, insect eggs are waiting to wreak havoc on your trees and shrubs. After they hatch in spring, infestations become much harder to control. That is why prevention is so important! Now is a great time to bundle up, get outside, and check for these destructive pests that are commonly found in yards.
Fiddle Leaf Fig: January Houseplant Highlight
Add personality to your home or office with Ficus Lyrata! Commonly called the Fiddle Leaf fig, named for its large, fiddle/violin-shaped leaves, this plant makes a statement in any room! Besides their good looks, Fiddle Leaf Figs are also thought to bring balance, harmony, and positive energy to the home.
Recycle Your Christmas Tree!
Not sure what to do with your tree now that the holidays are over? Most Connecticut towns have guidelines and dates for Christmas tree recycling (usually the first week or two in January).
Live Tree Planting and Care
While picking it may seem intimidating at first, decorating a live tree and then planting it that you can enjoy for the rest of your life is simple with only a few key guidelines!