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Growing hellebores in Connecticut

Compelling Reasons to Include Hellebores in You...

First to bloom in spring, Hellebores are shade-flowering perennials that grow in hardiness zones 5-8. And they can live 30+ years under the right conditions. Sean's got all of the...

Compelling Reasons to Include Hellebores in Your Garden

First to bloom in spring, Hellebores are shade-flowering perennials that grow in hardiness zones 5-8. And they can live 30+ years under the right conditions. Sean's got all of the...

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The Secrets to Growing Lavender in the Northeast

The Secrets to Growing Lavender in the Northeast

Perennial lavender is a desirable plant, but it’s very challenging to grow here in the northeast. There are lots of things that lavenders don’t like about living and growing in...

The Secrets to Growing Lavender in the Northeast

Perennial lavender is a desirable plant, but it’s very challenging to grow here in the northeast. There are lots of things that lavenders don’t like about living and growing in...

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Add hardy succulents to your Connecticut garden.

Sempervivums & Groundcover Sedums: Two Hardy Su...

Sempervivums (Hens and Chicks or Houseleeks) and Groundcover Sedums (Stonecrop) are two hardy succulents that we should be adding to our Connecticut gardens! Sean covers the different varieties and what...

Sempervivums & Groundcover Sedums: Two Hardy Succulents That Get A Hardy Thumbs Up

Sempervivums (Hens and Chicks or Houseleeks) and Groundcover Sedums (Stonecrop) are two hardy succulents that we should be adding to our Connecticut gardens! Sean covers the different varieties and what...

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Hydrangea paniculata

Why Hydrangea Paniculata Will Be Your Favorite ...

Hydrangea paniculata, or panicle hydrangea, is easy to care for and they have the longest bloom cycle of all hydrangeas. But when should you prune?

Why Hydrangea Paniculata Will Be Your Favorite Flowering Shrub

Hydrangea paniculata, or panicle hydrangea, is easy to care for and they have the longest bloom cycle of all hydrangeas. But when should you prune?

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You Don’t Have to Suppose When it Comes to a Rose

You Don’t Have to Suppose When it Comes to a Rose

Give our modern roses a chance! Know the differences between English Roses, Shrub Roses, Drift Roses and Climbing Roses and how to care for them.

You Don’t Have to Suppose When it Comes to a Rose

Give our modern roses a chance! Know the differences between English Roses, Shrub Roses, Drift Roses and Climbing Roses and how to care for them.

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Add Milkweed and Butterfly Weed to Your Garden

Add Milkweed and Butterfly Weed to Your Garden

Weeds are the bane of most gardeners existence, but Sean, our horticulture expert, talks about some wonderful “weeds” to include in your garden: These are two native milkweeds, the first...

Add Milkweed and Butterfly Weed to Your Garden

Weeds are the bane of most gardeners existence, but Sean, our horticulture expert, talks about some wonderful “weeds” to include in your garden: These are two native milkweeds, the first...

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Ornamental Cabbage & Kale is perfect fall plant

Are Ornamental Cabbages & Kales the Perfect Fal...

According to Sean, ornamental cabbages and kales give you the most bang for your buck. These long-lasting plants are “as good as it can get.”

Are Ornamental Cabbages & Kales the Perfect Fall Plant?

According to Sean, ornamental cabbages and kales give you the most bang for your buck. These long-lasting plants are “as good as it can get.”

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Grubs Are Not Your Buds: See What to do About These Pests

Grubs Are Not Your Buds: See What to do About T...

Grubs cause much damage to our Connecticut lawns! Learn how to identify when you have them and what it takes to eradicate them to maintain a healthier lawn.

Grubs Are Not Your Buds: See What to do About These Pests

Grubs cause much damage to our Connecticut lawns! Learn how to identify when you have them and what it takes to eradicate them to maintain a healthier lawn.

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