Imagine a tree with gorgeous red fall color, vigorous growth, and innately good structure. Sounds almost too good to be true doesn't it? But take heart- it is all possible with the beautiful Matador maple.
Matador maple shows pleasing symmetrical branching and a strong central leader with minimal maintenance. The handsome form is already … Continue Reading ››
September is here, but that doesn't mean that the season is over. In fact, now that hot weather is settling down, it's the perfect time to get some things done in the garden. Here's our quick list of September garden tasks:
Plant At the risk of sounding like a broken record- fall … Continue Reading ››
The end of summer can be a morose time for gardeners in Minnesota. Our short growing season flies by in the blink of an eye and many of our favorites are finishing their display. If you don't have late season bloomers, looking around the garden can feel a bit, well, boring.
Ok, enough negativity! … Continue Reading ››
Everyone loves a fast grower. It's a thrilling thing to watch a young rock ‘n roll tree put on explosive growth in a season. In the nursery, we've marveled at the audacity of an Autumn Blaze maple that doubles in size in a summer. But it ain't all about speed, folks.
While we love … Continue Reading ››
If you're searching for a small ornamental tree for your landscape, consider the Amber Jubilee Ninebark tree. Sizing up to 5 to 7 feet, it's a great choice where something showy but compact is the order of the day.
Ninebark is known for its funky peeling bark, and this feature is showcased particularly well … Continue Reading ››
