​Texture and Color in the Shade Garden(Post)

    Big trees are a gorgeous feature in the landscape. They can create a challenge for gardeners who wish to plant in those lower light conditions, though. Shade gardening may seem daunting, at first, b

    Astilbe(Post)

    Astilbe (False Goatsbeard) Among the classic shady regulars, Astilbe (a-STIL-bee) stands out from the crowd, providing a dramatic show of

    Hemerocallis(Post)

    Hemerocallis (Daylily) A cheery midsummer classic and perennial collector’s dream, Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss), or daylily, are excep

    Sedum(Post)

    Sedum (Stonecrop) One of the most diverse perennial plant groups available, Sedum are durable plants offering a wide range of appearances

    Dianthus(Post)

    Dianthus (Pinks) A longstanding favorite, Dianthus (dy-AN-thus), or pinks, are long-blooming, salt tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant per

    Chrysanthemum(Post)

    Chrysanthemum (Hardy Mum/Dendranthema) Arguably the most iconic and beloved harbinger of fall, Chrysanthemums are exceptional fall bloomer

    Hosta(Post)

    Hosta (Plantain Lily) A longstanding and familiar favorite, Hosta (HOSS-tuh), or plantain lily, of the Asparagus family, Asaparagaceae, offer an unrivaled variety of appearances fit for

    Critter-Resistant Perennials: How to Repel Deer and Rabbits in Your Garden(Post)

    Critter-Resistant Perennials 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

    Agastache(Post)

    Agastache (Anise Hyssop) Exploding in a sea of purple-blue blooms buzzing with delighted pollinators all season long, Agastache foeniculum (ah-GAH-sta-kee fin-ICK-yoo-lum), commonly know

    How to Care for Container Gardens and Hanging Baskets(Post)

    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

    The History of Tonkadale(Post)

    The History of Tonkadale: What's old is new Tonkadale Greenhouse has called Minnetonka home since 1947. The original owner, Robert Anderson, started the business as a breeder of specialt

    Your Garden as an Ecosystem(Post)

    Meet the Good Guys: Beneficial Insects in Your Garden There’s so much more to the world of beneficial insects than bees and butterflies - although we love those, too! From pollinating yo