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Minnesota Native Perennials
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 25th 2026
Minnesota Native Perennials Native plants are species of plants that occur naturally in specific ecosystems and areas. Plants are considered native to Minnesota if they were observed in...
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Ask Annie- Planting A Shaded Slope Under An Oak Tree
Posted by Annie Algren on May 24th 2026
I have a shaded slope under a large oak tree. Grass doesn't grow well. What could I plant that is very low maintenance to help prevent erosion and is not invasive? It bumps against our lawn and a...
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Ask Annie- Designing a Perennial Garden Bed
Posted by Annie Algren on May 18th 2026
How Can I Design a Perennial Garden Bed from Scratch Without Feeling Overwhelmed? -Carly in zone 4b Hey Carly, congrats on starting a new garden! Starting from scratch can feel equal parts exc...
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May Perennial Planting Guide
Posted by Annie Algren on May 11th 2026
May Perennial Planting Guide May is when the garden really starts to stir and come back to life. The soil has finally shaken off its chill, the days linger a little longer, and everythin...
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Ask Annie- May Perennial Garden Checklist
Posted by Annie Algren on May 4th 2026
Welcome to May, the official start of the growing season! It’s time to stop apologizing for winter and start making promises to the plants that knew better than to give up. Keep an eye on t...
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10 Tips for Pollinator Planting
Posted by Aaron Barton on May 4th 2026
10 Tips for Pollinator Planting Pollination is a vital ecological process that involves the transfer of pollen between flowers. Pollinators are insects or animals that aid in pollen tran...
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Tropicals are Here
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 26th 2026
Tropicals are Here If you visit Tonkadale on the regular, you will notice that things change very quickly in the Spring! This couldn’t be more true as we move closer to May –...
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Hibiscus
Posted by Hannah Brand on Apr 26th 2026
Weekly Plant Chat: Hibiscus Hey plant friends! This week we will be talking about Hibiscus. This plant belongs to the Malvaceae family and is native to subtropical and tropical regions...
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How to Care for Container Gardens and Hanging Baskets
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 26th 2026
How to Care for Container Gardens and Hanging Baskets At Tonkadale, we're known for planting resplendent hanging baskets each Spring that are absolutely bursting with color and life! We...
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