Top Flowers & Shrubs to Plant This Season

Spring is the ultimate opportunity to breathe new life into your garden—and in Connecticut, the options are as beautiful as they are abundant. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, planting in spring gives your outdoor space a head start on color, fragrance, and curb appeal.

Ready to get your hands dirty? Here are our top picks for spring-blooming beauties and flowering shrubs, along with simple care tips to help them thrive.

💜 Lilac (Syringa)

• Why We Love It: A spring classic with timeless fragrance

• Colors: Purple, pink, white

• Planting Tips:

  • Full sun

  • Well-draining soil

  • Prune right after blooming to shape and encourage next year’s blooms

🌞 Daffodils (Narcissus)

• Why We Love It: Early bloomers that signal spring's arrival

• Colors: Yellow, white, orange, and multi-colored varieties

• Planting Tips:

  • Partial to full sun

  • Well-draining soil

  • Allow foliage to die back naturally to feed bulbs for next year

🌸 Dogwood (Cornus)

• Why We Love It: A stunning small tree that adds charm and height

• Colors: White, pink, red blossoms

• Planting Tips:

  • Partial shade

  • Well-draining soil

  • Prune as needed to maintain shape and promote healthy growth

🌷 Tulips

• Why We Love It: Classic and cheerful, with endless color options

• Colors: Nearly every hue imaginable

• Planting Tips:

  • Full sun

  • Well-draining soil

  • Like daffodils, let foliage die back naturally after bloom

💗 Azalea

• Why We Love It: Show-stopping blooms in dense clusters

• Colors: Pink, red, white, coral

• Planting Tips:

  • Partial shade

  • Well-draining, slightly acidic soil

  • Prune after flowering to encourage new growth

💙 Hydrangea

• Why We Love It: Big, bold blooms that shift color based on soil pH

• Colors: Blue, pink, white, purple

• Planting Tips:

  • Partial shade

  • Moist, well-draining soil

  • Prune in late winter or early spring, depending on variety

🌿 Pro Gardening Tips for Fairfield County:

• Mulch around the base of plants to retain moisture and control weeds

• Water deeply but less frequently to encourage strong root growth

• Feed your plants with slow-release fertilizer made for flowering species

• Watch the forecast—late frosts can still surprise in early spring!

Ready to add some color to your yard?
Whether you're working with a garden bed, container planters, or a backyard retreat, spring is the perfect time to plant something beautiful.

Stay tuned for more seasonal tips from our team—and tag us in your garden pics. We love to see Fairfield County in bloom!