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The most comprehensive place for all things plants. Written with the love of plants in mind, our team covers planty topics that we are ridiculously passionate about as we obsess with your succes!
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welcome summer with perennials
Posted by Megan Nichols on May 29th 2020
Perennials, trees, and shrubs add a beautiful touch to home landscapes as well as increase home value. We’re entering prime perennial planting season as the beautiful summer weather comes into full...
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hydrangea pruning
Posted by Megan Nichols on Apr 20th 2020
Late winter pruning is upon us, and one of the most commonly asked about shrubs is hydrangeas. It’s no wonder - Hydrangeas are pretty much the official flower of Minnetonka, and they’re impossible not...
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spider plant
Posted by Megan Nichols on Mar 9th 2020
Chlorophytum comosum Popular, easy, and fun to grow. Every home could use a spider plant, and, they propagate themselves! Just pluck off the little “spiders” that grow from the mother plant,...
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plant symbolism
Posted by Megan Nichols on Feb 14th 2020
We love plants and flowers (of course). And as we near the official day of love, we are reminded of plant symbolism and that some varieties are well-known and will be the go-to for gift giving t...
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basic plant anatomy
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jan 25th 2020
Do you relish the opportunity to read plant names aloud? Do you find watching videos about plants and how to care for them a good way to spend an afternoon? Was the middle school Biology unit about...
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prickly potting
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jan 25th 2020
There are so many different cacti to choose from and they’re all so intriguing! These prickly buggers sure are fun to grow, but they can be difficult to repot. Click here for a tips and t...
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there's a plant for everyone
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jan 18th 2020
No matter if you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced grower, there is house plant for you! Really, anyone can grow most plants just as long as you have the right conditions. Click here to vi...
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plant lust list
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jan 11th 2020
Our plant family knows what they want. We hear you, fam! We want these amazing (hard-to-find) plants, too! We collect pics of the most sought-after specimens and hoard them in our “Plant Finder Binder...
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our favorite plant partners
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jan 4th 2020
We made so many new friends on Instagram this year! Here is a look at who we are following and you should too! @urbanjunglemsp James Dale - a Minneapolis based plant dad with a passion for Hoyas...
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