Despite the mildest winter in recent memory, a Forsythia fever outbreak is spreading quickly through the population of southern Minnesota gardeners. Risk factors include a prior history of generalized spring fever, exposure to warm spring breezes, and catching sight of a neighbor's Forsythia in full bloom.
Once an avid gardener has contracted Forsythia fever, the treatment … Continue Reading ››
Forsythia trees are in full bloom - already - March 17th! This is truly a crazy winter - early spring season here in Minnesota.
The Gold Tide Forsythia trees come in a … Continue Reading ››
Red Sprite Winterberry
Winterberry is one of my favorite shrubs for great winter color. During a time of year when color is usually in short supply, a nice mass of winterberry can light up the landscape with beautiful red and orange … Continue Reading ››
Often overlooked and underused, Winterberry can actually deliver a very long lasting color feast for the eyes in areas of the landscape that lack excitement. Red Sprite Winterberry has shown itself to be a good performer with a modest size of 3-5 feet while displaying large quantities of brilliant red 1/4" berries from early fall through … Continue Reading ››
Landscape plants are much like pets and humans in their need for some tender loving care during major heat waves and long dry spells. When provided with enough, but not too much water and nutrition people, pets and valuable landscape plants will do well even under extreme heat stress.
New plantings are especially vulnerable until they … Continue Reading ››
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Forsythia trees are in full bloom - already - March 17th! This is truly a crazy winter - early spring season here in Minnesota.
The Gold Tide Forsythia trees come in a … 