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Rudbeckia
Posted by Aaron Barton on Aug 20th 2021
Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan) A classic late summer staple of the Aster family, Asteraceae, perennial Black-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia fulgida (...
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Grasses
Posted by Aaron Barton on Jul 23rd 2021
Perennial Grasses Grasses, all belonging to the grasses family, Poaceae, are a fantastic way to provide relief and variation in the landsc...
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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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Evergreens
Posted by Aaron Barton on Jul 16th 2021
Evergreens One of the most challenging pursuits of perennial gardening is ensuring that there is always something to provide interest throughout the year. With our brutal Minnesota winte...
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Monarda
Posted by Aaron Barton on Jul 11th 2021
Monarda (Bee Balm/Wild Bergamot) As the intense heat of summer continues, mid-season bloomers are flourishing and late summer bloomers are...
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Your Guide to Fertilizing Outdoor Gardens and Containers
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 30th 2021
The best days of summer are still ahead, and the garden is primed to perform at its peak. With proper watering and fertilizing techniques, your gardens and containers will look their best well into...
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Liatris
Posted by Aaron Barton on Jun 27th 2021
Liatris (Blazing Star/Gayfeather) Blazing temperatures, bustling pollinators, and emerging summer blooms are sure signs that the hot month...
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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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Hydrangea
Posted by Aaron Barton on Jun 18th 2021
Hydrangea With their showstopping blooms and classic shape, hydrangeas are a timeless staple fit for any garden, shining as specimen plant...
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