Category Archives: Shrubs

Miniature Snowflake Mockorange

June 15, 2018 Heidi Brosseau Leave a comment

It’s not a magnolia and it isn’t a peony. It’s a mockorange! As the name suggests the extremely fragrant scent of mockorange is reminiscent of orange blossoms. Pictured here is a selection from Bailey Nurseries called Miniature Snowflake. A wonderful plant … Continue Reading ››

Shrubs

Prairie Petite Lilacs

June 1, 2018 Heidi Brosseau Leave a comment

Purple Lilac in full bloom. Photo courtesy of Bailey Nurseries, Inc.

The lilacs this spring seemed especially lovely and especially fragrant! Maybe it was just that long wait for spring that made them seem extra awesome, but this was the first year in many … Continue Reading ››

Landscaping, Shrubs, Spring Blooming, Trees

Serviceberries are an Early Spring Delight

May 3, 2018 Leif Knecht Leave a comment

Just as the golden yellow blossoms of the forsythias are fading, the beautiful airy white blossoms of Servicebery trees and shrubs become the stars of our early spring landscapes. Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry has proven its toughness over many years, and this … Continue Reading ››

How To Advice, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees

What can be Safely Planted?

May 3, 2018 Leif Knecht Leave a comment

The condition of your soils, soil temperature and the date of the average last frost all factor into the determination of when to plant. The plant varieties also come into play, since some can do fine when placed into colder soils, and some can handle light … Continue Reading ››

Shrubs, Spring, Spring Blooming

Spring Medicine for Winter Blahs

April 19, 2018 Leif Knecht Leave a comment

Some of the best medicine for winter blahs is a big dose of colorful spring blossoms. Out in our southern Minnesota landscapes one of the best plants to provide very early and very brilliant early spring color is the hardy … Continue Reading ››

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