MASS and CREATIVE MASS Design Basics (Traditional)
Michele Klink Wilton Garden Club September 2016 MASS and CREATIVE MASS Design Basics (Traditional) Large quantity of plant material . Closed but not crowded silhouette Groupings of Color or Forms create focal area Line is present but not dominant Shape [...]
How to Divide Peonies and Bearded Irises
HOW TO DIVIDE PEONIES Tools needed: Shovel, sharp knife, clippers and a tarp Peony roots reach to the drip line of the plant. Start digging at the drip line so you will not be cutting off any roots. Clean the [...]
The Case for Native Gardening
Suburban yards and gardens play a big part in our local ecosystem, and wise landscaping can help preserve our local environments vitality. Native plants are adapted to thrive here in southwestern Connecticut. They have evolved over time to be [...]
Useful Resources and Links
State and Regional Organizations and Resources Bartlett Arboretum Brooklyn Botanic Garden Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Connecticut Botanical Society Connecticut Horticultural Society Connecticut Rose Society Native Plant Trust New England Invasive Plant Atlas New England Region Garden Clubs, Inc New [...]
Gardening at Home with Kids
by Home Advisor If you like digging in the dirt, you might enjoy gardening, too. Growing a garden with your kids will help you learn about plants. You might grow flowers or vegetables in your yard or inside your [...]
Trees in the Suburban Landscape
Why are they so important? Urban and community forests include the trees along roads and highways, in our parks, and in our neighborhoods. They provide a wide range of economic, environmental and aesthetic benefits to society and greatly improve [...]