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Fall Store Highlights

Posted on August 26, 2024

Fall is here in the store! Are you as excited for autumn to be here as we are? Dig in and get a head start on decorating with eye-catching new items.

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Managing Fungal Disease

Posted on August 16, 2024

The overwhelming amount of rain and plant stress from the heat has caused some common fungal diseases like Black Spot and Powdery Mildew to pop up around our gardens. It’s important to double-check any plants that are especially prone to these issues like roses, hydrangea, dogwood, and veggies.

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Ornamental Grass: Varieties & Uses

Posted on August 9, 2024

If you need an easy plant that doesn’t mind harsh conditions, try an ornamental grass! Ornamental grasses are low maintenance and tough, making them excellent picks to withstand common issues like salt, rough wind, poor soil, and drought.

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Refresh Your Hydrangeas

Posted on July 31, 2024

This has been an amazing Hydrangea year! Because they bloomed earlier than normal, it may seem like the flowers are passing faster. Continue reading for some Hydrangea dos and don’ts relevant to our current growing season.

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Spray and Protect Your Plants

Posted on July 29, 2024

Are pesky voles and rabbits nibbling on your favorite herbs at flowers? Stay on top of the problem with repellents! Regular applications can effectively deter these animals and protect your garden. Keep your plants thriving with these popular repellent picks!

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Connecticut Pollinators

Posted on July 12, 2024

Connecticut is home to a diverse range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and the lesser-known bunch… moths, flies, beetles, and wasps!

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Easy Summer Lawn Care

Posted on July 9, 2024

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.

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Sunfinity VS Traditional Sunflowers

Posted on July 3, 2024

It’s that time again when the famous cheery yellow blooms of Sunflowers begin popping up everywhere! These plants are a staple of early summertime and look amazing on the patio. Have you seen Sunfinity Sunflowers around and wondered what makes them different from the loved traditional sunflower?

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