If you've ever watched your tall perennials flop over by August — or wished they'd just keep blooming a little longer — the Chelsea chop might be exactly what your garden is missing. It sounds dramatic (it kind of [...]
Perfect for woodlands, edges, and naturalized spaces If you’re looking to fill in a shady or semi-shaded area, reduce weeding, and support pollinators all at once, native plants that naturalize can be your best allies. These plants gently spread [...]
Grass Seed: Tips from Twin Cities Seed Whether you're reseeding a bare patch or starting a lawn from scratch, we've got you covered. We stock a wide range of premium grass seed from Twin Cities Seed [...]
If you’re a houseplant lover and a pet lover, you’re in good company. One of the joys of indoor plants is how much life they bring into our homes—but if you share that space with curious cats or dogs, [...]
Starting Seeds Indoors It’s never too early to start thinking about spring! The long winter months are the perfect time to plan and prepare for the garden season ahead. As you dream about what you’d like to grow this year, [...]
The Magic of Cold Stratification If you’ve ever planted native seeds and wondered why some sprout quickly while others seem to do nothing at all, the answer may be cold stratification. Many native plants and perennials evolved to germinate [...]
Christmas Trees & Holiday Greens The holidays are here, and Sargent’s Nursery is filled with the scent of fresh evergreens, cheerful poinsettias, and festive décor — all ready to make your home or business shine bright this season. Shop [...]
Winterizing Your Yard takes a few steps, but knowing what to do and not to do will get you there faster. Protecting Houseplants & Annuals Widespread frost is likely for the next few nights, as temperatures fall into the [...]
As the nights grow cooler and the days grow shorter, we begin to prepare ourselves for the upcoming seasons. Now is the time to move indoor plants back inside after summer outdoors. Many houseplants enjoy spending their summers outdoors. [...]
As the gardening season winds down, it's time to prepare your garden for the transition to fall. This gardening checklist will help you tackle essential late-season tasks to ensure your plants thrive through winter and [...]
