Preparing your garden for winter is the best way to keep Santa's elves from setting up a shantytown in the vegetable patch. Stave off unsettling seasonal invasions with today's Groupon for $15 you get $35 worth of Christmas decorations, plants and more at Vinny's Home and Garden in East Hartford. Vinny’s carries a comprehensive range of plants, lawn products, and gardening tools, cultivating contentment for spontaneous seedsmen and bona fide botanists alike. The seasonal spectrum of holiday horticulture sprawls out comfortably amongst Vinny's usual inventory, with standouts including gift baskets, custom-made wreaths, and a pre-lit Christmas tree. The knowledgeable staff can answer questions and demonstrate a range of DIY endeavors, such as proper grilling or bow tying technique, through one of their highly acclaimed dramatic performances. Those seeking an extreme yard makeover can opt for a complimentary landscaping design consultation, while customers haunted with visions of homemade hamburgers can peruse Vinny's selection of Weber grills, which vary in magnitude from patio-bound to portable new best friend.