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We’re sharing our best tips, tricks, projects, resources and inspiration to help you achieve landscape & gardening success.
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Now is the Time to Prune Fruit Trees

Simone March 13, 2025

Now is the ideal time to do most of your tree pruning. This especially applies to fruit trees, which benefit from regular maintenance. Pruning fruit trees during dormancy in late winter and early spring makes them less susceptible to infiltration by fungal and bacterial pathogens and insects. To take advantage

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Watering Established Trees

Heidi October 11, 2024

“Should I be watering my established trees?”  The answer is, yes! Drought has been affecting much of Minnesota since 2021, and despite the rains and flooding that pulled us out of drought this spring, we find our land of 10,000 lakes thirsty once more!  That means that our trees and

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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

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Excellent Evergreens

Simone August 30, 2023

Evergreens pull a lot of weight in the landscape. They are indispensable for screening and windbreaks, provide interest all year long, and come in a plethora of shapes and sizes. In addition to their visual appeal, evergreens provide essential habitat and cover for birds and wildlife all through the year,

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Fall Planting

Simone August 26, 2023

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.

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Colorful Perennials for Late Summer and Fall

Simone August 22, 2023

Looking to add some color to your late season landscape? We’ve got you covered! Here are some of our favorite perennials for extending color right into fall.

Minnesota Hardy Mums
Mums are a fall classic. Their bright color adds pizzazz to the landscape after many summer bloomers have faded.

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Grow Your Own Apples

Simone June 8, 2023

If you love picking your own fruit, maybe it’s time to plant some apple trees! Whether you’re looking for fresh eating, sauce, or pie, we have an apple for you. Here’s our quick guide to growing apple trees right in your own backyard. Where to Plant Apple Trees Choose a

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Blueberries

Minnesota Hardy Fruits Every Garden Needs

Simone May 11, 2023
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Start the Season off Right with these Garden Essentials

Simone May 4, 2023
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Looking for Something Special this Spring? Plant Beautiful Bergenia

Simone April 27, 2023
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French Kiss Helleborus Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens

Hello Helleborus! Lenten Rose Delights in Spring

Simone April 20, 2023
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What’s Going on with My Evergreens? How to Spot Winter Burn

Simone April 6, 2023
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Rascally Rabbit! Animal Damage on Landscape Plants

Simone March 30, 2023
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The Many Benefits of Planting Trees

Simone February 26, 2023

There’s no question that planting a tree is a special thing. Trees are planted in celebration of life’s milestones, to welcome new family members, and in memory of loved ones. We intuitively recognize the symbolic significance of trees with their long lives and steadfast presence in our landscapes. Beyond the

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Winter Garden Prep Basics

Simone October 27, 2022

Cold weather is setting in, and that means it’s time to think about winter garden prep. Here’s a quick list of critical considerations as you get your garden ready for winter. Water Good hydration at the roots is essential to happy plants next season. Newly installed plants need to be

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