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    Landscaping with Groundcovers(Post)

    Along with trees, shrubs, and perennials, groundcovers are an important part of the garden and landscape. The most common living groundcover is turf grass, and wood or rock mulch is common for non-liv

    Wisteria(Post)

    Wisteria (American Wisteria)  Providing aesthetic charm, supporting pollinators, and adding sweet fragrance to outdoor spaces, Wisteria is a breathtaking flowering vine that’s perfect fo

    Perfect Perennial Pairings for Spring Color with Trees and Shrubs(Post)

    Perfect Perennial Pairings for Spring Color with Trees & Shrubs Spring is the perfect time to bring fresh life and color to your garden, and if you are eager to make a bigger, bolder sta

    Hypoestes(Post)

    Weekly Plant Chat: Hypoestes Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Hypoestes phyllostachya, commonly known as polka dot plant. This plant is known for its colorful foliage w

    Aglaonema(Post)

    June 22nd, 2021 Aglaonema Hey plant friends! This week we are talking about Aglaonema commonly known as the Chinese Evergreen. These

    Ficus Petiolaris(Post)

    Sept 6th, 2022 Ficus petiolaris Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Ficus petiolaris, commonly known as the Rock Fig or

    Bird of Paradise(Post)

    Weekly Plant Chat: Bird of Paradise Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Strelitzia nicolai, more commonly known as Bird of Paradise. Named for Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Stre

    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/

    Tonkadale Staff's Cozy Soup Recipes(Post)

    Tonkadale Staff's Cozy Soup Recipes Chilly fall nights are here, which means that it is finally soup season in Minnesota. In the spirit of entering the season of giving, our staff submitt

    Top 40 Trees(Post)

    Top 40 Trees Tonkadale is proud to partner with local grower Wilson's Nursery to bring you custom order large specimen trees! A special thanks to Connie Kratzke for providing her in dept

    Persuasive Invasives: Replacing Common Invasive Species in the Landscape(Post)

    July 11th, 2022 Persuasive Invasives: Replacing Common Invasive Species in the Landscape While gardening is oftentimes a personal end

    ​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