Ornamental Gardens Projects Trail

Gardening along the shoreline has its quirks, and East Lyme sits in a sweet spot where maritime air softens spring and fall but coastal winds and sandy soils keep you honest. A planting schedule that fits our local rhythms will make the difference between coaxing plants through the season and watching them take off. Over the years I have learned that the calendar is a guide, the weather is the boss, and soil preparation is the quiet hero. Why timing matters more here tha