We'd like to introduce you to a truly delightful dogwood: Red Rover silky dogwood (Cornus obliqua 'Powell Gardens'). Red Rover is a compact selection- perfect for residential landscapes that might not have space for some of the larger dogwoods out there. Its many ornamental qualities only sweeten the deal. Here's the scoop on … Continue Reading ››
Category Archives: Fall Planting
Matador Maple
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.
Shape
Matador maple shows pleasing symmetrical branching and a strong central leader with minimal maintenance. The handsome form is already … Continue Reading ››
September Garden Tasks
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:
September Garden Tasks
Plant At the risk of sounding like a broken record- fall … Continue Reading ››
Late Season Bloomers You Need
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 ››
Best Trees for Fall Color
When the topic of trees with amazing fall color comes up, maples are always at the forefront of the discussion. Whether a golden yellow sugar maple, a burgundy Firefall seedless maple, or a fire red Autumn Blaze, everyone knows that maples are showy.
We love maples as much as anyone, but we wanted to … Continue Reading ››