I have gotten several calls at the nursery in the last few weeks regarding past articles of mine that people have read in the Northfield News (or here on our website) and about this or that plant that I highlighted. Thank you to all the people who follow my articles, I hope you all enjoy [...]
Leif has a new article posted in the library. Here’s the first paragraph: Most shrubs and trees that received a light fertilizer application last spring should receive their last light dose of fertilizer in July, If you use granular or liquid feed and plan another application, do it right now, and make it light so [...]
Our staff is busily getting ready for Crazy Daze tomorrow on July 22nd. We are going to be open at 7:00 am just as most of the other businesses in downtown Northfield for this once a year day of Crazy Specials! We will be open until our usual closing time of 6 pm. We have identified [...]
This lovely native of the Minnesota North Shore of Lake Superior is, in my opinion, the best of the Mountain Ash varieties. Somewhat smaller at maturity than most others cultivars, Showy is easily hardy in cold Minnesota weather, and presents its reddish-orange clusters of fruit for viewing better than other varieties. Wrapping of the bark [...]
Leif has a new article posted in the library. Here’s the first paragraph: Recently we had some people bring in leaf samples that had some mildew. Actions to improve the situation include pruning and thinning vegetation to allow more air movement and better access to sunlight, spraying with a fungicide several times in May, June, [...]
The display garden at the entrance of the nursery is in its full summer glory right now. Even if you do not need any plants in your gardens at home, please make a point to stop on in and look at the hillside. The Yucca is standing proud above the Monarda and Yarrow. The Heliopsis [...]
Last night we hosted the summer picnic at our home. The weather was quite nice, a little humid, but the sun was out and the sky was blue, so what more can you ask for except fewer mosquitoes. The picnic was a thank you to our crew for all of the hard work they put [...]
If you have a little extra spot that you have been wanting to add some color, or an event coming up where you’d like some more annuals – stop in at the nursery. Today we have put all of our annuals on 50% off while the supplies last – no coupon needed. There are many [...]
Leif has a new article posted in the library. Here’s the first paragraph: It’s hard to believe that the 2004 growing season is about half way to completion. Over all, it’s been pretty good. I’ve heard a number of people remark that their perennials, shrubs and trees have never looked better. For most established plants [...]
Winter hardy hydrangeas have been a mainstay of the landscape for a very long time. Vigorous efforts by plant breeders have brought us many new varieties to complement the excellent old standards of Annabelle and Pee Gee. Pink Diamond, Unique, Compact, Limelight, White Dome, and The Swan all can be excellent in the Minnesota landscape, [...]
Heidi Gervais, our retail manager, has been impressed with these perennials as they are interesting, unusual and are now showing off their stuff! Ligularia: Brit Marie Crawford (pictured) and Desdemona — Large leaves, daisy like flowers that give it a unique attraction. Flowers will be bright yellow and the foliage is a deep maroon color. [...]
This is the hardiest of the varieties of spreading Japanese Yew for the harsh Minnesota climate. For shady places in the landscape few plants excel like Taunton Yew. When given one annual clipping, this star performer in shade will remain a lovely compact emerald green shrub of two to three feet in size. Tolerant of [...]
The following is our next e-coupon for the next weeek! We’re running a little behind so this coupon will be good for one week, and then next week, we’ll have a new one for two weeks! (Click here for a printer-friendly page) KNECHT’S Nurseries & Landscaping Special eCoupon $10 off any purchase over $50.00 Must [...]
Leif has an article coming out this week in the Northfield News regarding watering. If there was a more important article for its content, I don’t know what it would be. Last week, at least every other phone call was concerning plants and when discussing with people what the problem appeared to be, it came [...]
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