Outdoor Plants & Growing
Proper Spring Care for Your Hydrangea Macrophyl...
Every year in the spring we start getting tons of inquiries regarding everyone's favorite hydrangea, the hydrangea macrophylla, also known as mophead hydrangeas or big leaf hydrangeas. And most of...
Proper Spring Care for Your Hydrangea Macrophylla (Mophead Hydrangea)
Every year in the spring we start getting tons of inquiries regarding everyone's favorite hydrangea, the hydrangea macrophylla, also known as mophead hydrangeas or big leaf hydrangeas. And most of...
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...
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...
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...
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?
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.”
The Way to Properly Prune Your Hydrangea isn’t ...
A popular question around here is when do I prune my hydrangeas? How do I prune my hydrangeas? And what makes them different? Well, the short answer is: It depends....
The Way to Properly Prune Your Hydrangea isn’t Cut and Dried
A popular question around here is when do I prune my hydrangeas? How do I prune my hydrangeas? And what makes them different? Well, the short answer is: It depends....
Let's Talk Agastache
Also knows as Hummingbird Mint and Hyssop, Agastache are probably the longest blooming perennial you can have in a temperate-climate perennial garden. For this, and many other reasons, Sean professes...
Let's Talk Agastache
Also knows as Hummingbird Mint and Hyssop, Agastache are probably the longest blooming perennial you can have in a temperate-climate perennial garden. For this, and many other reasons, Sean professes...
