Rhododendrons & Azaleas in Connecticut: The Complete Homeowner Guide Few shrubs say “New England spring” like rhododendrons and azaleas. In Connecticut they can be absolutely spectacular… or a total headache, depending on where they’re planted and how they’re cared for. This guide breaks down everything homeowners need to know—types, planting, soil, watering, pruning, winter protection, and the most common problems … Read More
Where To Buy Bagged Organic Compost? | The Little Compost Co
Compost is the lifeblood of all plants; from your African Violets to world record pumpkins, compost is what helps them all thrive. It is natures fertilizer, stemming from the breakdown of organic materials on the forest floor. Leaves, twigs, insects, and other organic debris accumulate and are broken down by a mix of tiny creatures, bacterias, and fungi – the … Read More
How and When to Properly Fertilize Your Garden
Proper general fertilization isn’t really something you can describe in one setting. Fertilizing the right way depends on what you’re growing and the results you’re looking for. But there is one constant- you should do your best to do it right. Different plants have different needs. Your lawn is going to have far different needs than your vegetable beds, for … Read More
Tips for Growing Bigger Vegetables
How to Grow Bigger Vegetables in Your Home Garden A complete guide to maximizing yields and producing prize-worthy vegetables, right from your backyard. There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of harvesting the biggest, healthiest vegetables from your own garden. For many gardeners, growing oversized produce isn’t just about bragging rights—it’s proof of rich soil, careful tending, and dedication. Fairs and … Read More
Hello, To Sean and LJ and all of the good people at Grillo. Just a quick note to say thank you.
In the spring (having never done any business with Grillo before) I bought 6 yards of compost from you and it was such a pleasant surprise to get real value for my money. Below is a picture of one of the many flowerbeds you helped create with your quality compost product. My question is do you have any more compost? … Read More
Complete Hydrangea Care Guide For CT (Updated 2025)
Hydrangeas in Connecticut (Updated 2025): Planting, Color Control & Care Guide A deep‑dive for CT gardeners—how to choose the right hydrangea, dial in bloom color with soil pH, and keep shrubs thriving from shoreline to inland. Hydrangeas deliver season‑long color in CT—if you match the variety to your site and soil. Few shrubs are as beloved in Connecticut as hydrangeas. … Read More
The Benefits of Organic Lawn Care
Great infographic provided to us by Safer® Brand. Safer® Brand proudly offers the broadest and most successful line of organic gardening, organic insecticide and organic pest control products reviewed and validated by third parties. Benefits of organic lawn service
Want a healthy lawn? Topdress the soil with compost.
Spreading just a quarter-inch of compost over existing lawn, commonly called topdressing, replenishes organisms, bacteria and fungi to the soil…
For The Gardener
Looking for the best garden soil in CT? At Grillo Services we produce our own topsoil/compost blend that is famous statewide. Pickup or delivery.
Connecticut Plant Hardiness Zones Have Changed
Did you know that the hardiness zones for Connecticut (CT) have changed? Take a look to see the new zones, which give you new planting possibilities.
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