Tag Archives: Shrubs

Late Season Bloomers You Need

The end of summer can be a morose time for gardeners in Minnesota. Our short growing season flies by in the blink of an eye and many of our favorites are finishing their display. If you don't have late season bloomers, looking around the garden can feel a bit, well, boring. 

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Sonic Bloom® Red Weigela

Looking for a large shrub that blooms throughout summer and doesn’t require much maintenance beyond occasional pruning? Of course you are! Consider Proven Winners Sonic Bloom® Red Weigela wherever your garden could use a burst of red.

Tubular, lipstick red flowers cover this weigela in spring, and due to its large size (about 5’ … Continue Reading ››

Viburnum Vibes

Whether you're looking for a tall hedge or diminutive foundation shrub, look no further than viburnum. Showy flowers, fall color, and charming berries are all served up when viburnum is on the menu. Most are happy in sun to partial shade and appreciate evenly moist soil. Let's look at our favorite varieties!

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Forsythia Welcomes Spring

Few plants herald spring as cheerfully as forsythia. Before the leaves show their faces, this shrub’s branches are covered in bright yellow flowers from top to bottom. As the flowers fade, the clean green foliage emerges and maintains nice color all summer.      

Varieties like the extremely hardy Meadowlark (10’ x 10’) and tough … Continue Reading ››