Digital Gift Card

Now available - digital gift cards - perfect for all gift giving occasions for the gardeners on your list!

Late-Summer Perennials

As summer begins to wind down, many gardens start to lose some of their early-season color.

Planting Elderberries and Butterfly Bush

Watch Garden Answer as they plant and care for beautiful elderberries and butterfly bushes, including the new Pink Pony and Darkest Night varieties.

How to Choose the Right Hydrangea

Hydrangeas are among the most beloved flowering shrubs, offering stunning blooms, beautiful foliage, and months of color. But not all hydrangeas are the same.

Milkweed, Monarchs, and More

There is something magical about seeing butterflies flutter through the garden. Beyond their beauty, butterflies play an important role in local ecosystems as pollinators and indicators of a healthy environment.

Plants That Thrive in the Summer Heat

When summer hits its peak, not every plant can handle the heat. Scorching sun, dry soil, and long days can leave some gardens looking tired and stressed.

Water Smarter Not Harder

As temperatures rise, watering becomes one of the most important parts of summer gardening. It is not about watering more. It is about watering smarter.

Deer Resistant Garden Planning

If you garden in Connecticut, you already know deer are part of the landscape. While it may not be possible to completely prevent deer browsing, you can design your garden in a way that significantly reduces damage.

Fruit Tree Care in Early Spring

Early spring is one of the most important times to care for your fruit trees. What you do now can impact tree health, growth, and fruit production for the entire season.

Edible Garden From Paper to Planting

Every successful vegetable garden begins with a plan. Winter is the perfect time to slow down, sketch ideas, and think through what you want your garden to produce next season.

Give the Gift of Gardening!

Perfect for friends, family, or the gardeners on your list!

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New Video from Garden Answer

Planting Along the Front Pathway: Hydrangeas, Birch, Yews & Ornamental Grasses!

Your landscape resource at Cropley's

Professional Landscape Design, Construction & Lawn Care Maintenance Company Based in Bolton, CT at Cropley's Garden Center.

How much soil do I need?

Use this handy calculator from our friends at Coast of Maine.

Our featured product: Hollytone!

The right food for the right plants at the right time. Learn more about it!

Espoma Product Finder

Our friends at Espoma have made it easier than ever to find the right Espoma fertilizer for the plants in your landscape.