Category Archives: Shrubs

Plant Now for Fabulous Fall Color

July 20, 2018 Leif Knecht Leave a comment

Mid-summer planting of trees, shrubs and perennials are a great way to add some very nice Fall color to your landscape. At Knecht's Nurseries & Landscaping we have thousands of beautiful trees, shrubs and perennials in stock and ready for easy and safe mid-summer planting that … Continue Reading ››

Shrubs, Summer Blooming

Miniature Snowflake Mockorange

June 15, 2018 Heidi Brosseau Leave a comment

It’s not a magnolia and it isn’t a peony. It’s a mockorange! As the name suggests the extremely fragrant scent of mockorange is reminiscent of orange blossoms. Pictured here is a selection from Bailey Nurseries called Miniature Snowflake. A wonderful plant … Continue Reading ››

Shrubs

Prairie Petite Lilacs

June 1, 2018 Heidi Brosseau Leave a comment

Purple Lilac in full bloom. Photo courtesy of Bailey Nurseries, Inc.

The lilacs this spring seemed especially lovely and especially fragrant! Maybe it was just that long wait for spring that made them seem extra awesome, but this was the first year in many … Continue Reading ››

Landscaping, Shrubs, Spring Blooming, Trees

Serviceberries are an Early Spring Delight

May 3, 2018 Leif Knecht Leave a comment

Just as the golden yellow blossoms of the forsythias are fading, the beautiful airy white blossoms of Servicebery trees and shrubs become the stars of our early spring landscapes. Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry has proven its toughness over many years, and this … Continue Reading ››

How To Advice, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees

What can be Safely Planted?

May 3, 2018 Leif Knecht Leave a comment

The condition of your soils, soil temperature and the date of the average last frost all factor into the determination of when to plant. The plant varieties also come into play, since some can do fine when placed into colder soils, and some can handle light … Continue Reading ››

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