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The Garden Barn
228 West Street
Vernon, CT 06066
Nursery Phone: (860)872-7291
Fax: (860)872-6846
E-mail: [email protected]





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There is still time to plant and save. Starting October 19, save 40% off all trees, shrubs, and perennials. Stop by today to check out our selection. Planting in the cooler weather will make it easier on your plants and yourself, by causing less stress. Get the work done now so you can enjoy your yard to its fullest next year.


Terms & Conditions: Cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts, or coupons. In stock items only. Excludes previous purchases, and plants to be planted by The Garden Barn.

Put Away Pottery & Birdbaths

Now is a great time to put away pottery, birdbaths, and statuary to protect them from winter weather. Having them in an indoor space protects them from freezing and thawing cycles that can crack them. This simple task can protect your investment for years to come.


If your birdbath is too heavy to bring indoors, empty out the bowl and flip it over on top of the pedestal to keep it from filling with water. If you like to keep your birdbath filled for birds this winter, be sure to pick up a birdbath heater and ensure it is in proper working condition prior to cold weather. If you would like to have winter container gardens, it is recommended to use plastic containers to avoid damaging higher value ceramic or terracotta containers.

Get Winter Equipment Ready

While the ground is still free of snow, bring out your snow removal equipment. Make sure snow blowers start and all components are working. Attach plows and make sure that they function properly. Even if you have snow removal equipment, be sure to have shovels handy for removing snow from tight areas or in case of any equipment failure.

Holiday Shop is Open

The holidays seem to be the busiest time of year, which is why we have opened our holiday shop early. We are here to help you prepare for the holiday season. We have décor to fit every style and color scheme. Stop by today to look at our selection of ornaments, silk arrangements, and more.






Why Rake Leaves?

The simple answer is to protect and promote a healthy lawn. This daunting task can be made easier if it is done several times throughout the fall as the leaves drop. By taking care of it as it occurs, you will thank yourself in the spring. Your lawn will look healthier and leaf clean up in the spring is often more difficult at that time.

Reasons to Remove Leaves
  1. Leaves smother the lawn and inhibit growth.
  2. Leaves retain moisture and promotes disease.
  3. Leaves provide a habitat for critters that may damage a lawn.
Leaf Removal Options
  1. Rake or use a leaf blower.
  2. Use the bagging attachment for your mower.
  3. Mulch leaves with a mower (do not use the bagging attachment). This has to be done often, depending on how fast leaves are dropping, or leaves will build up too much for this method to be effective. Leaves mow the best when they are slightly damp, so mow when there is dew on your lawn.

What to Do With All The Leaves?
  1. Create landscape beds where the lawn does not grow. Allow leaves to fall into this area and they will not need to be raked. Leaves act as a natural mulch and will decompose over time, as they do naturally on forest floors.


  2. Create a compost pile for leaves and other landscape debris. Loosely add leaves to compost piles. Mix in a few shovelfuls of soil and approximately 10-15 gallons of water per 4 square feet to help aid in decomposition. Turn the pile again in the early spring to help with this decomposition process. Composting whole leaves works better than shredded leaves. Avoid creating compost bins larger than six feet across as the large size restricts oxygen flow, slowing decomposition.


  3. Avoid disposing of leaves in the trash or leaving them on the curbside for municipal pickup. Often before leaves are picked up, rain washes them into catch basins. As leaves decompose, they release nitrogen and phosphorus into natural waterways, causing algae blooms. Algae blooms reduce the amount of oxygen in water, often killing aquatic life.
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