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An inspiring new color to consider

PANTONE has selected “Peach Fuzz” as their Color of The Year for 2024. According to Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman, “In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a color radiant with warmth and modern elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless.” Have our horticultural professionals select the perfect plantings to introduce this inviting color into your landscape for a warm, gentle addition to the new growing season. A few suggestions that will perform well in our region are Achillea Apricot Delight and Peach Blossom Astilbe shown below, and Peach Drift Rose above.

Now is the time for dormant pruning

Pruning in late winter and early spring can be beneficial to many varieties of trees as it is easier to evaluate the structure and health of the trees without their leafy canopies. Pruning during the dormant season minimizes sap loss, decreases the risk of infestation from insects and transmission of diseases, and minimizes the threat of storm damage. Our arborists will inspect and remove any diseased, broken or weak limbs and branches, so your tree will be stronger, rejuvenated and more attractive with the return of spring.

Contact the professionals at Gerbert & Sons at (203) 324-3817 for more information on these and other landscaping topics.