Category: Did you Know
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Snapdragons Plant Guidance
Snapdragons Plant Guidance by Larson’s Storytime Series by LARSON’s Did you Know? Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) are one of the most versatile additions to a Connecticut garden in May. Because they are “cool-season” annuals, they thrive in the fluctuating temperatures of a New England spring, often laughing off the late-season frosts that would kill a tomato…
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Sweet Alyssum Plant Guidance
Sweet Alyssum Plaint Guidance Did you Know Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is one of the most reliable and rewarding annuals for a Connecticut garden. Its honey-like fragrance and carpet-like growth make it a staple for borders, hanging baskets, and rock gardens. In New England, it is particularly valued for its “toughness”—it is one of the…
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Columbine Plant Guide
Columbine (Aquilegia) Plant Guidance by Larson’s Columbine is a delicate, airy perennial that shines in Connecticut gardens during mid-to-late May. Its unique, spurred flowers are a favorite for hummingbirds and work perfectly in woodland or cottage-style landscapes. • Light: Part shade (morning sun/afternoon shade). • Water: Keep soil moist but well-drained. • Hardiness: Zones 3–8…
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The Unofficial Mascots of CT Gardening
Connecticut Gardeners DID YOU KNOW Connecticut Pansies: The “First-In, Last-Out” Flower In the Nutmeg State, we know that spring and fall can be unpredictable. One day it’s 60°F, and the next, there’s a frost on the windshield. THIS YEAR WE HAVE SNOW, SNOW, SNOW. That’s exactly why Pansies are the unofficial mascots of Connecticut gardening.…