Welcome to Larson’s Plant Guidance
LARSON’s Annual and Perennial Guidance
(Or: How to Keep Your Plants Happier Than a Groundhog in a Vegetable Patch)
Let’s be honest: Gardening in Connecticut is a contact sport. Between the “is it spring or is it second winter?” temperature swings and the local deer population treating your flowerbeds like an all-you-can-eat Sizzler, the struggle is real.
At Larson’s Garden Center & Landscaping, we’ve spent over a century (107 years, but who’s counting?) learning exactly what it takes to make a garden thrive in our unique New England soil. We know that sometimes the difference between a “Prize-Winning Petunia” and a “Sad Stick in the Mud” is just a little bit of insider knowledge.
We created this guide to take the guesswork out of your hands. Think of this as your horticultural “cheat sheet” for the CT environment. Whether you are trying to convince your Columbine to stay upright or wondering if your Coleus needs a tan or some shade, we’ve got the answers.
What you’ll find here:
• The “Dirt” on Annuals: How to keep those colors popping until the first frost tries to ruin the party.
• Perennial Pep-Talks: Tips on making sure your favorites actually come back to visit next year.
• Climate Secrets: How to handle the humidity, the surprise May frosts, and everything in between.
Browse through, take some notes, and remember: if all else fails, talk to your plants. It doesn’t help them grow, but it makes the neighbors think twice before asking to borrow your mower.
| Name | Link | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pansies | Pansies Plant Guidancd | Annual | |
| Petunias | Petunia Plant Care Guidance | Annual | |
| Snapdragons | Snapdragons | Annual | |
| Sweet Assylum | Sweet Asslyum | Annual | |
| Columbine | Columbine | Perennial | |
| Succulents | Succulents | ||
note: Always remember to check with your local weather channel to get the gossip on upcoming weather conditions.
