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New Kids on the Block, or Should We Say New Shrubs on the Blog(Post)
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 righ ...
Zone 2 and 3 Hardy Perennials and Shrubs(Post)Zone 2 and 3 Hardy Perennials and Shrubs Depending on your location, the Twin Cities area is considered Zone 5a (-20F to -15F) or Zone 4b (-25F to -20F). Zone 3 begins in the northern 1 ...
Birds in the Garden: Native Species & Feeding Tips(Post)Perennial Plants for Backyard Birding Gardens are living art, an ecosystem with many members. It’s you, the flora, AND the fauna which includes our feathery friends. Backyard bird ...
Perfect Perennial Pairings for Privacy/Fencing(Post)Perfect Perennial Pairings for Privacy/Fencing Whether you are looking to create a private oasis in your backyard or provide protection from the elements, a well-chosen privacy fence ca ...
Salt Tolerant Perennials and Shrubs(Post)Salt Tolerant Perennials and Shrubs When planning a garden in Minnesota, it’s important to consider exposure to road salt. Be sure ...
Shrub Spotlight(Post)Shrub Spotlight Adding shrubs to your landscape is an excellent way to provide structure, frame buildings, anchor designs, and create year-round interest in your space. Check out some o ...
Deer and Rabbit Resistant Perennials and Shrubs(Post)Deer and Rabbit Resistant Perennials and Shrubs Interested wildlife can be kept away from perennials with harmless repellent options that ...
Ask Annie- April Garden Checklist(Post)This week, we are going to start the 2026 growing season off with your April garden checklist. April is indeed a shoulder month- lots of prep, some planting, and plenty of just watching the weat ...
Pruning Hydrangeas and Shrubs(Post)Pruning Hydrangeas and Shrubs If you are itching to get in the garden but know it’s a bit too early, pruning a select variety of shrubs is a project you can tackle right now! Prun ...
Festive Finishes to Up Your Wrapping Game(Post)Festive Finishes to Up Your Wrapping Game The holidays are the perfect time to get creative, and adding a personal touch to every gift you give is an excellent way to do this. Thinking ...
Deer and Rabbit Resistant Plants(Post)There is never a shortage of big, bad garden varmints such as deer, rabbits, and other nuisance (albeit cute and fuzzy) creatures whose sole ambition (so it seems) is to find your favorite plants and ...
What's the Scoop on Soils & Amendements(Post)What's the Scoop on Soils and Amendments? What is soil? The foundation of any healthy plant starts with one thing – the soil. Soil contains everything plants need including ...