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Bunches of Berries for Birds

Heidi September 19, 2024

This time each year I get a little sentimental about the Mountain Ash we have growing in our yard. Not only is it a beautiful native ornamental tree here in Minnesota, but this time of year they’re loaded with clusters of bright orange-red fruit. As a little girl on the

Plant-by-letter landscapes are great for everyone!

Heidi September 12, 2024

Check out our “plant-by-letter” landscape design formulas, a great resource for everyone! Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a new homeowner, these easy-to-follow landscape design formulas are sure to add curb appeal, color, and beauty to your property! To bake amazing cookies, you need a “secret” recipe and all the

Awesome Arborvitae for Color and Screening All Year Long

Simone August 30, 2024

Looking for an excellent evergreen for screening? Need some vertical accents? How about habitat for birds? Why not plant some arbs! With their lush green texture, good growth rate, and indispensable value in creating year-round privacy, arborvitae can’t be beat. They come in several shapes and sizes, so it’s easy

Compact Conifers You Need in Your Garden

Simone August 19, 2024

If you’re looking for something to set your garden apart, but you don’t have much space; a smaller specimen evergreen might be the ticket. Don’t underestimate the power of little plants- these little stunners are incredibly impactful. False Cypress This lovely group of plants brings the year round interest of

Spice it up with Exciting Evergreens

Simone August 12, 2024

When the garden needs that something special, it’s time for a gorgeous specimen evergreen. Evergreens bring a kind of cool sophistication to the garden, offer places of pause for the eye to rest, bring interesting shapes, and absolutely sing in the winter. There truly is an evergreen for every taste,

Workhorse Shrubs that Wow

Simone August 1, 2024

Sometimes you need a ringer. A plant that looks good throughout the seasons without a lot of fuss; something tough but good looking; something adaptable and reliable. You need a workhorse shrub. Fortunately, finding a shrub that works hard in the landscape isn’t as hard as you might think. Here

Bring in the Pollinators with a Feast of Perennial Flowers

Simone June 27, 2024

Whether you’re looking to establish a new pollinator garden or enhance an existing planting, incorporating a diversity of flower shapes and bloom times is a great way to ensure you attract the most colorful cast of pollinators. A variety of flower shapes (spikey, round, flat, etc) helps ensure that pollinators

Exploring Ash Tree Alternatives- Littl’a This Littl’a That

Simone June 13, 2024

In the third installment in our ash tree replacement series, it’s time to zoom out and look at multiple genera that would make great additions to your landscape. Afterall, we’ve been reminding you to plant a diversity of trees, so here’s a post that celebrates just that! Elm (Ulmus sp.)

Exploring Ash Tree Alternatives – Maples

Simone June 5, 2024

As emerald ash borer decimates ash trees in our neighborhoods, many folks are reflecting on what should be planted to replace them. This short series explores some of our favorite trees for ash tree replacement. In our last post, we sung the praises of oaks, and now it’s time to

Exploring Ash Tree Alternatives – Oaks

Simone May 28, 2024

As ash tree removals continue in our neighborhoods due to emerald ash borer infestation, many folks are reflecting on what should be planted to replace them. The shade, form, and texture provided by these trees is hard to match in a literal way, but there are many amazing trees that

Double Play Spirea Varieties that Wow in Spring

Simone April 29, 2024

Spring time is here and our plants are bursting onto the scene! Lilacs and flowering crabs might get a lot of attention, but don’t forget to invite Double Play spirea to your spring fling! These awesome Proven Winners spireas emerge right away in spring with pops of color that are

Flowering Crabs are the Life of the Party in Spring

Simone April 11, 2024

We don’t need to tell you that flowering crabs light up the spring landscape like few other trees can. Bright and often fragrant blossoms simply cover the spring branches and the show doesn’t stop there. Many varieties feature colorful leaves and fruit and beautiful bark to boot.

Congratulations to Amy!

Tracy March 15, 2024

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!

It’s Been a Weird Winter, but Patience Still Pays

Simone March 7, 2024

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

On the Cusp of Spring

Kathie March 1, 2024

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

Bunches of Berries for Birds

Plant-by-letter landscapes are great for everyone!

Awesome Arborvitae for Color and Screening All Year Long

Compact Conifers You Need in Your Garden

Spice it up with Exciting Evergreens

Workhorse Shrubs that Wow

Bring in the Pollinators with a Feast of Perennial Flowers

Exploring Ash Tree Alternatives- Littl’a This Littl’a That

Exploring Ash Tree Alternatives – Maples

Exploring Ash Tree Alternatives – Oaks

Double Play Spirea Varieties that Wow in Spring

Flowering Crabs are the Life of the Party in Spring

Congratulations to Amy!

It’s Been a Weird Winter, but Patience Still Pays

On the Cusp of Spring

Care Basics for Happy and Healthy Trees

Grasses are Glorious

An Arb for Any Space

Create a Garden Paradise with Beautiful Perennials for Shade

Bring a Little Romance with Weigela

Plant Annuals for Color All Summer Long

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