Each year in September and October, we get quite a few calls from people who have concerns about an evergreen tree beginning to turn brown or yellow. Nobody wants to lose an established spruce/pine or arbrovitae that has been a cherished part of … Continue Reading ››
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Fall is for Planting
Autumn is a favorite time of year for many people who enjoy the milder cooler temperatures, pleasant days and fabulous fall colors. The Fall season has also become a favorite time for many people to place trees, shrubs … Continue Reading ››
Creating Diverse Urban Forests
Most of us don't think of the trees in the cities as a forest, but for many creatures that live within our municpalities, they experience the urban tree canopy much like a forest. City trees provide birds, mammals and insects … Continue Reading ››
A White Pine for the Ages
Paton's Silver Splendor White Pine
For many Minnesotans who love "going up north" to enjoy the extensive forests and lakes, the White Pine is a much loved tree variety. Mature white pines tower over the northern forests with their signature look that is at one and … Continue Reading ››
It’s a Great Time to Plant Trees!!!!
Father's Day is almost here, and at Knecht's Nurseries, we have thousands of trees in stock and ready to plant. The long days of early to mid-summer are an excellent time for newly planted trees to grow lots of … Continue Reading ››