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After months spent under blankets of snow and ice, your lawn will need extensive care to thrive once warm weather arrives. When tending to yard work this spring, consider adding a few flowering plants to the landscape. The fragrant additions will add color and texture to the yard while boosting your property’s curb appeal. Below are three spring plants worth picking up at your local garden center.  

3 Plants for Your Spring Landscaping Projects

1. Pansies

Fairfield-Connecticut-plantsThe first few weeks of spring are often cool, which is the perfect time to plant pansies. It’s best for the plants to start growing in containers and window boxes before transferring to the soil. When it’s time for planting in the garden, pansies thrive in moist, well-drained soil and direct or partial sunlight. With regular watering and upkeep, the plants can grow to 10 inches tall and 12 inches wide. 

2. Lilacs

If you want to fill the yard with the fragrant aroma of lilacs, the flowers grow best when exposed to direct sunlight. The plants can grow up to 20 feet tall, so reserve an open space in the yard for the planting. This way, roots won’t have to compete for vitamins and minerals with nearby vegetation. 

3. Daffodils

If pests in the garden is a concern, consider filling the space with daffodils. The taste is unpleasant to deer, gophers, mice, and voles, which means you won’t have to worry about them making a meal of your garden. The plants grow up to a foot tall and stay healthy in well-drained soil and full sunlight. 

 

If you want to fill your Connecticut yard with healthy, vibrant plants, you’ll be impressed with the selection at Colonial Gardens in Fairfield. The center is known throughout the area for its vast array of flowers, shrubs, herbs, and garden supplies. To learn more about their greenhouse plants, call (203) 259-2722 to speak with a representative. Apart from providing recommendations on flowers to plant in the garden, they will also share suggestions on plants to add inside your home. You can also visit the shop online to learn more about the inventory, and like them on Facebook for announcements. 

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