Category: feature
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Story time – Hibiscus
The Flower with a Flair for Drama Ever feel stuck in the shadows, waiting for a sign that you’re ready to shine? Stop waiting. Meet the Tropical Hibiscus—the ultimate “watch me sparkle” flower. For weeks, it sits as a tightly wrapped, ordinary green bud, doubting its own potential. But when it’s time to bloom? It…
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Story Time Fuchsia, Impatiens, Begonias
The Story: The Shade Garden Drama Class of 2026 The Setup: It’s late May, June is rolling in, and the sun is getting serious. While the succulents are out there acting like they’re at Coachella, the shade greenhouse is hosting a completely different kind of party. Let’s talk about the Big Three of the shade…
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The Quiet Power of a Bloom
The Quiet Power of a Bloom Did you know? There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you bring an annual or perennial home. In the rush of our daily lives—the deadlines, the chores, and the noise—flowers do something that almost nothing else can: they ask us to be still. We don’t just…
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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.…
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NEED A PLANTER FOR YOUR HOME OR OFFICE?
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We want to bring joy into your yard, patio, and deck every season. As you can see, happiness is overflowing from these custom container planters. We want to bring sparkle in your eyes at this time. Where you live and the potential space you have to garden with, LGC designers will help you with the…