August 2022

It’s Fall Festival Season in Connecticut Here are some of Calcagni Real Estate’s Favorites You’ll never find us here at Calcagni Real Estate wishing away the summer months, but as New Englanders, the fall season just never seems to lose its magic for us. There’s the golden sunlight that dapples the changing leaves, the particular shade of blue the sky takes on, and the crisp mornings and...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Create a Climate Friendly Yard? If you love the look of a beautifully landscaped yard but are concerned about its environmental impacts, we have good news: It’s possible to create a yard for your Connecticut home that isn’t just beautiful to look at, but better for the planet, too. Let’s dive in to determine what a climate friendly yard is, and how you can achieve...

Giving Back for Back-to-School It’s nearly back-to-school time, and while we here at Calcagni Real Estate love Connecticut’s summer months, we still get excited for back-to-school, no matter how old we get. There’s just something about the promise of crisp fall days and getting back on a schedule that never leaves us! But for many Connecticut kids, heading back to school can be a fraught...

5 Drought-Friendly Plants for Your Connecticut Garden This summer in Connecticut has been a scorcher, and not just for us. Our yards have suffered the brunt of soaring temps and brilliant sunshine, and while we here at Calcagni Real Estate always love a beautiful garden, it can be hard to keep one at its best when faced with drought-like or diminished rainfall conditions. But going without rain...

4 Eco-Friendly Weed Killers That Work Summer in Connecticut may as well be synonymous with weeds. Between spring’s ample rain and the heat and humidity that have blanketed our beautiful state this year, weeds are having some of their best days ever. If you’re anything like us, you’ve become increasingly exasperated with how prolific the weeds in your yard are. But before you reach for that harsh...