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We’re sharing our best tips, tricks, projects, resources and inspiration to help you achieve landscape & gardening success.
large Catalpa leaves, Photo Courtesy of J Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

Hardy Trees for the Changing Climate

Simone March 27, 2025

Minnesota weather is known for being a little confusing, and the last several years have taken that reputation to a new level. As the climate continues to change, planting resilient trees that show a low vulnerability to that change is an excellent way to protect your landscape no matter what

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Row of Princeton American Elm

Exploring Ash Tree Alternatives- Littl’a This Littl’a That

Simone June 13, 2024

In the third installment in our ash tree replacement series, it’s time to zoom out and look at multiple genera that would make great additions to your landscape. Afterall, we’ve been reminding you to plant a diversity of trees, so here’s a post that celebrates just that! Elm (Ulmus sp.)

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Fall Sugar Maples

Exploring Ash Tree Alternatives – Maples

Simone June 5, 2024

As emerald ash borer decimates ash trees in our neighborhoods, many folks are reflecting on what should be planted to replace them. This short series explores some of our favorite trees for ash tree replacement. In our last post, we sung the praises of oaks, and now it’s time to

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Northern Red Oak

Exploring Ash Tree Alternatives – Oaks

Simone May 28, 2024

As ash tree removals continue in our neighborhoods due to emerald ash borer infestation, many folks are reflecting on what should be planted to replace them. The shade, form, and texture provided by these trees is hard to match in a literal way, but there are many amazing trees that

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Stop and Smell the Lindens

Simone July 7, 2022
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Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple

Leif March 5, 2014

Sugar Maples have earned the admiration of millions upon millions of people throughout North America for their breathtaking fall color, the strength and usefulness of their wood, wonderful cooling shade, and for providing the sap that makes maple syrup production possible.  Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple is a selection  by Minnesota’s

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