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Essential Shrubs(Post)
Essential Shrubs for Your Garden and Landscape Shrubs are the backdrop of any well established garden - an excellent way to fill space, draw attention to certain areas, anchor your garde
Gardening in the Shade with Perennials(Post)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 Hostas are
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/
All About Light(Post)All About Light Houseplants absorb light and emit joy in every space they enter. Lush greenery and striking variegation bring together a cozy, inviting space. To ensure your plants recei
Top 10 Pollinator Plants Picks for Summer Blooms in the Perennial Garden(Post)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
Meet Shayla, founder of the Plant Penthouse!(Post)Meet Shayla!As the saying goes, looks can be deceiving. While my Plant Penthouse is home to over 80 plants, this lifestyle is fairly fresh! I give my plant-loving parents credit for sowing seeds thr
Seed Starting 101(Post)Seed Starting 101 Starting seeds indoors gives you a jump on the growing season, and the chance to grow whatever varieties you can get your hands on! All you need is a few simple supplie
Insect Pests of Indoor Plants & Solutions(Post)Insect Pests of Indoor Plants & Solutions Now that the seasons are changing and the spotlight is fading off of annual plants, it's time to turn our attention to our indoor plants.. and t
5 Common Pests and Diseases in the Perennial Garden(Post)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!
Planning a Rain Garden(Post)Planning a Rain Garden A rain garden is a perennial garden that collects rainwater from runoff, usually from a non-permeable surface such as a driveway, roof, patio, sidewalk, or street.
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 birding is
How to Grow Tomatoes(Post)How to Grow Tomatoes Did you know there are over 10,000 varieties of tomatoes? With all colors of the rainbow - purple, yellow, orange, red, and even black, everyone is sure to find one