Category Archives: Blog

Winter Pruning Basics: What to Cut Back and What to Leave Alone

Winter pruning can feel intimidating, but done correctly, it’s one of the most valuable tasks [...]

Planting Up a Spring Garden In a Coldframe

Watch this video to learn how to prepare and plant a cold frame for winter [...]

Native Plants to Plan for Spring (And Why They’re Worth It)

Spring may feel far away, but winter is the perfect time to plan ahead. One [...]

The Best Indoor Herbs to Grow All Winter Long

Fresh herbs don’t have to disappear when winter arrives. With the right setup, many herbs [...]

Houseplants That Thrive in Winter (Even With Low Light)

When outdoor gardens are dormant and winter days grow shorter, houseplants become the stars of [...]

Winterize Your Garden: The Essential End-of-Season Checklist

As colder weather settles in, it’s time to give your garden the care it needs [...]

How to Protect Your Plants This Winter

Your Winter Prep Guide from Cropley’s Garden Center, Bolton, CT As winter settles in across [...]

Shaping Up a Bunch of Unruly Roses, Leaf Cleanup & Fall Color!

We’re tackling fall garden maintenance head-on — shaping up a few unruly rose bushes, clearing [...]

Holiday Houseplant Styling

Festive Ways to Dress Up Your Indoor Jungle Your houseplants don’t have to sit out [...]

Deck the Halls, Porch, and Planters

How to Create Holiday Porch Planters and Winter Containers That Last All Season When winter [...]