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Success in the Garden All Summer Long
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 18th 2025
Success in the Garden All Summer Long With a few simple steps, your garden will look it's best all season long! 1. Water, Water, Water Make sure to properly hydrate your new...
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How to Repel Deer and Rabbits in the Garden
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 26th 2024
How to Repel Deer and Rabbits in the Garden They may be cute while prancing through a meadow or navigating snow in winter, but in the garden, deer and rabbits are far from fun. As new gr...
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Fertilizing Outdoor Gardens and Containers
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 12th 2024
Fertilizing Annuals, Perennials, Veggie Gardens, Evergreens, Containers, and Hanging Baskets The best days of summer are still ahead, and the garden is primed to perform at its peak...
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Late Summer in the Garden Checklist
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Aug 24th 2023
Late Summer in the Garden Checklist Don’t worry, summer isn’t over yet (being careful not to say the F-word, as in Fall), and there is so much excitement ahead as we move tow...
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Pollinator Awareness Month in Minnetonka
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jul 5th 2023
July is Minnetonka's 7th Annual Pollinator Awareness Month The City of Minnetonka is proud to be a le...
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5 Common Pests and Diseases in the Perennial Garden
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 26th 2023
5 Common Pests and Diseases in the Perennial Garden Life in the garden is mostly sunshine and rainbows, but occasionally a pest or disease issues arise, and we’re here to help!...
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Garden Pests and Diseases
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 6th 2023
Common Pests and Diseases in the Perennial Garden Life in the garden is mostly sunshine and rainbows, but occasionally a pest or disease wi...
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Sustainable Lawnscaping
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 5th 2023
Sustainable Lawnscaping Your Guide to Bee Lawns and Conservation Friendly Turf...
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How to Bring Indoor Plants Outside for the Season
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Aug 11th 2022
How to Bring Indoor Plants Outside for the Season Light and Temperature We all anxiously await those yummy sp...
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