Royal Star Magnolia and Merrill’s Magnolia sport pure white blossoms, while Leonard Messel Magnolia delights the eye with a delicate pink and Ann Magnolia – a rich deep reddish purple.

These Magnolia varieties have proved themselves very hardy, even in tough Minnesota winters.  Mature sizes range from 10 feet up to 40 feet, depending on the cultivar your choose, so allow enough space for these magnificent small trees to reach their full potential.  Magnolias are able to prosper in locations with 1/2 day sun to full sun.

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Once an avid gardener has contracted Forsythia fever, the treatment protocol is fairly straightforward.  Proceed directly to Knecht’s Nurseries where you will find Forsythia in stock, select the variety that suits your fancy, and plant in a highly visible location in your landscape.  Next, allow the rich yellow burst of the first spring blossoms to soothe your soul and elevate your energy.

Within hours, winter malise should melt away, and all will be right with the world.  Enjoy the wild and whacky spring of 2012, and a Forsythia feast for your winter weary eyes.

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The Gold Tide Forsythia trees come in a #7 container and are on sale at $59.00.  A great ornamental tree – it brightens up your yard when there is hardly any other color around.  After the flowering is over – its bright green color provides a great backdrop to other plants taking center stage. 

The crocus bulbs that we have in small containers for sale just started blooming.  You can bring spring inside – or plant them outside for a splash of color.   To accent your spring displays – add a stem or two of pussy willow branches.  We have a limited supply that I just cut this week.  If you want your own pussy willow shrub – we have those on sale at $19.99 and they just started blooming as well.

We are open early this season!  Stop in and just browse around for your early gardening fix!

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At Knecht’s we have 150 balled and burlapped trees on sale at 50% off regular prices while supplies last.  There are maples, oaks, elms, honeylocusts, ornamental crabapple trees, lilac trees, pine trees, arborvitae, and spruce trees available. 

We also have 300+ potted trees available at March Madness prices of 30%, 40% & 50% off!   These potted trees are all deciduous trees including maples, oak, elm, crabapples and more!

Hours for March are 8 am to 4:30 pm on weekdays.   The weekend of March 24th & 25th- we’ll be open from 8 am to 4 pm on Saturday, and on Sunday, we’ll be open from 10 am to 4 pm.  Starting April 2nd, our hours will be 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm on Saturdays and 10 am to 4 pm on Sundays.  We will be closed on Easter Sunday.

As soon as the ground has thawed enough to dig holes, it’s an excellent time to plant trees, and there just happens to be some great discounts.   We can hold your purchase of larger balled and burlapped trees until early April.  They are going quickly so stop in soon for the best selection.   Now get growing!

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Fall is a great time to plant – days are shorter and the watering needs in the fall are less.   Pick out your new plants – get them in the ground for their long winter’s nap and they’ll be ready to wake up in the spring in your yard!   Pick up our Fall Planting Checklist and you’ll be set!  We’re open 7 days a week now through mid-November.

If you’re not a do-it-yourselfer – our installation crew can do the planting for you!  We continue with landscape installations until Thanksgiving time.  Whether it’s a job large or small we can get you on the schedule.

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Fabulous Fall Color

Container trees are light weight, eassy to plant and successfully establish very quickly.  We have many sizes, over 300 varieties and fantastic fall prices.  Check out a sampling of these prices:

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When spring comes, the new plants are ready and waiting to quickly establish and flourish.  Well planned fall planting projects can also save substantial amounts of money, since great bargains are available at most nurseries.

An added plus for fall planting is the pleasant fall weather that makes time spent on a project outdoors enjoyable and easier.  October and November have quite a few fabulous fall days, so there’s still plenty of time to do that project you’ve been putting off.  Seize the opportunity.  It’s a wonderful time.  (to plant).

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Prairie Sentinel can do well in moist soils, as well as better drained areas, but do take care to avoid chronically waterlogged areas.  With good care and watering during its first year of establishment, Prairie Sentinel Hackberry should be able to take care of itself thereafter, and provide a nice lone sentinel tree, or a good screen when planted in a cluster or a line.

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