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 ››
If you're looking for a fast growing shade tree for a tough site, consider one of our disease resistant elms. The glossy, deep green leaves provide beautiful shade and these trees often exhibit a lovely vase shape.
One of the fastest growing trees we carry, elms are also super adaptable and a superb choice … Continue Reading ››
We love spring planting. The excitement of getting veggies and new landscape plants in the ground, cleaning up the yard, and finally being able to play outside again- it's all so lively. But, let us not forget that we Minnesotans have another prime planting season and we are looking at it right now.
Knecht's staff are plant people through and through. We love seeing pictures of your gardens, drawing inspiration from your awesome plant choices, and helping you create beautiful outdoor spaces. Gardeners are so good at sharing the joy of plants! In that spirit, we thought it might be fun to share a slice of … Continue Reading ››
One of the most iconic of insects, the monarch butterfly, has just been added to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threatened Species as endangered. This is a devastating piece of news for nature lovers, butterfly lovers, and gardeners who have intentionally cultivated landscapes to help monarchs.
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