Water Wisely
When it comes to watering new plants and shrubs, it’s important to strike a balance to promote healthy growth without over-watering or under-watering your new plant material. Here are some
Blogs
Introducing Our New Designer
Darylynn joined Dan’s design team last season after moving here from Manhattan where she recently traded fashion for flowers. She comes to Holmes Fine Gardens with a background in
A Focal Point For All Seasons
Basic firepit ring in place and ready for planting. As part of the front yard renovation of this beautiful property in Newtown, the homeowners wanted to creatively hide the top
6 Steps for Installing a Native Wildflower Meadow
Wildflower Meadow – Holcombe Hill, Newtown, CT. We’ve been talking about meadows for many years. And yes, we’re passionate about planting them here at HFG. Why? There are many benefits
Tranquil Space – an Invitation to Presence
The precise placement of stepping stones invites one to deliberately slow down one’s pace. For 19 years, the land placed in our stewardship lay untouched and silent with respect to
10 Ways to Create a Secret Garden
You can design your garden to feel like a secluded backyard retreat, a world apart from the hustle of daily life No matter where your plot of land is —
One Fantastical Garden
For Susan McLaughlin, her wooded, lakeside house in Newtown, CT plays an influential role in her artistic vision as a magical realist painter. By providing her with an environment that
The Dog Days of Summer To-Do List
A Water-Wise Focus: A saturating inch per week is optimal for most plants. Allow lawns to go dormant during a period of drought and regularly water only new annuals, perennials,
Poolscaping 101
Before you start planting, consider the following: Color: Ensure you have continuous color from spring through late fall. Pines, ferns, and hostas provide a relaxing, cool feel, while black-eyed susans,
Meet Cindy, Office Manager at Holmes Fine Gardens!
Let’s go behind the scenes at Holmes Fine Gardens and get to know our Office Manager, Cindy! If you could write your own job title that best describes what you
A Deep Dive into Invasive Plants
As the owner of Holmes Fine Gardens, I spend a lot of time driving through the neighborhoods of Newtown and its surrounding towns. And since this region is void
Welcome Fall & the Wonders of Water Features
Welcome to the Fall Edition of our Quarterly Newsletter! The Pumpkin Spice Everything season has arrived, and that means a busy time in the garden on all fronts. Fall is a
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