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Persuasive Invasives: Replacing Common Invasive Species in the Landscape
Posted by Aaron Barton on Jul 10th 2022
July 11th, 2022 Persuasive Invasives: Replacing Common Invasive Species in the Landscape While gardening is oftentimes a personal end...
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July in the Garden
Posted by Jessie Jacobson & Photos By John Grunow on Jul 23rd 2021
July is prime time in the garden. Annual color is poppin’, late summer bloomers are setting buds and cracking color, container gardens are full and voluptuous, cucumbers and beans are coming on str...
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Top 10 Pollinator Plants Picks for Summer Blooms in the Perennial Garden
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 25th 2021
Happy National Pollinator Week!The time is now to plants plants for pollinators. Tonkadale is overflowing with mid-summer color and late summer bloomers to attract your favorite pollinator friends t...
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Gardening in the Shade with Perennials
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 11th 2021
Shade gardening comes with some distinct challenges, including a perceived lack of interesting plants to choose from. Gardening with perennials in the shade is more than just Hostas. But Hosta...
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New Kids on the Block, or Should We Say New Shrubs on the Blog
Posted by Jessie Jacobson, Val Thies on Jun 4th 2021
Shrubs are trending more now than ever. Every landscape could benefit from one (or several) shrubs to provide structure and interest, but which is the right shrub for the right space, with the right...
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Gardening with Kids
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 7th 2021
Talk about a legacy for the next generation, gardening with kids is a must do activity - at home, at school, or in the community. Kids need to know where their food comes from, the complex world of...
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Container Gardening for All Season Color
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 30th 2021
Container gardens greet your guests, set the mood on the patio, and give us sunshine all season long – and aren’t we sooo ready. At Tonkadale, we are busy cooking up containers for your grab and go pl...
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Vegging Out! Planning and Planting a Vegetable Garden
Posted by Jessie Jacobson, Val Thies, Betsy Dvorak on Apr 23rd 2021
We have compiled the most comprehensive resource to ensure your vegetable gardening success this season! Read on.Choose a Sunny SpaceMost fruits and veggies require full sun. 8 hours or more is best....
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dealing with japanese beetles and slugs
Posted by Megan Nichols on Aug 3rd 2020
Japanese BeetlesThese bugs are just plain gross. They are destructive and excel at making gardeners miserable. Their favorite foods include roses, raspberries, grape vines, and linden trees. They’ve...
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