It has been an exciting time for the Knecht’s crew as one of our own has earned the title of Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association Certified Professional. Congratulations to designer Amy Willkomm!
This is no small feat. Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA) has collaborated with the University of Minnesota and other … Continue Reading ››
A strange winter (can we even call it that?) is now gearing up for what might be a very early spring. Understandably, many gardeners are wondering how to respond to this weather. For the most part, the usual advice to be patient and let the garden wake up before meddling too much remains … Continue Reading ››
February’s full moon, named the ‘Snow Moon’ related to it’s timing in a typically snowy month in our Northern Hemisphere, showed it’s glory the last Saturday of the month. This same moon is also called the ‘Hunger Moon’ for the challenge of food over the bleak winter season. This past winter has … Continue Reading ››
Abundant shade from 4 mature trees now equals a thick mat of color on the ground. Autumn, defined in the Oxford language dictionary is ‘the third season of a year when crops and fruit are gathered and leaves fall.’ Indeed, they do.
Fall is a great time to plant. The cooler weather lessens transplant shock and makes it easier to keep up with watering. With cooler weather and shorter days, plants start focusing on sending energy into their root systems to prepare for dormancy, which is great for getting new plantings settled. Fall planting is … Continue Reading ››
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