The garden world is rife with unseen delights. Some are simply hidden, like the fat carroty roots of peonies that we marvel at only when forced to dig one out. Some are heard and not seen, like an unfamiliar bird call somewhere in the distance that leads to (sometimes hilarious) attempts to describe … Continue Reading ››
Tag Archives: Shade trees
Celebration (Maple) in Fall!
I stopped in at the nursery this afternoon for pumpkins, and heard my name from the office porch. It was none other then Leif! It is not at all unusual to hear Leif calling me from afar, but today there was a the unmistakable sound of … Continue Reading ››
Adding tags to our blog posts, starting with the Dakota Pinnacle Birch
As we continue to upgrade and revamp the website, we're also going to be gradually improving our archive of nearly 1,000 blog posts dating back to Feb. of 2004.
While most of the blog posts have been assigned Categories, most need the … Continue Reading ››
Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple
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 own Bailey Nurseries that has … Continue Reading ››
Color your Landscape with Fabulous Fall Color
This is the time of year when you can visit us and see for yourself the wonderful autumn foliage colors on hundreds of trees, shrubs and perennials. Here at Knecht's Nurseries, our staff can help you select plant materials that will color up in early fall, mid-fall and late fall. By combining landscape plantings, you … Continue Reading ››