How to Trim Shrubs the Right Way (Updated 2025 Guide) A refreshed and comprehensive guide to pruning, shaping, and maintaining shrubs for healthier, longer-lasting landscapes in Connecticut and across the Northeast. Shrubs often don’t get the attention they deserve in landscaping, but they form the backbone of most gardens and yards. Properly maintained shrubs add structure, balance, and seasonal beauty, … Read More
Aerial View Of Our Milford, CT Composting Site
Piles of mulch, endless rows of organic waste. This is a little picture of a big operation. If you have ever wondered where your leaves end up this is a pretty safe bet. They start as long rows of fresh leaves, and in about a year end up beautiful organic compost. Our 20 acre compost facility is located in Milford, … 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
Thank you so much for your sponsorship of the New Haven Land Trust
Hi L.J., The Land Trust fall fundraiser on October 6th was a wonderful success! Thank you so much for your sponsorship – it really made a difference in helping us reach our fundraising goals. I’m just putting a more formal thank you in the mail, but it contains a link to a great article in the New Haven Independent about … Read More
Wood & Brush Waste Dumpsters – Recycled Organically
With severe hurricanes each of the past two seasons I think most Connecticut residents are used to dealing with fallen branches and downed trees. What you have probably noticed is that it can be difficult to dispose of this wood waste. Most garbage companies don’t take it, the town won’t on garbage night, so what do you do? Often times … 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
There’s More to Grilling than a Grill
Not everyone can afford, or even has the space for, the kind of kitchens you see on television. Yes, those professional chefs can turn out a ton of delicious food with their array of professional-class ovens, but what about the person with average appliances? Well, think about it; do you even want to spend all that much time in the … 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