Buying Lady's Slippers - A Unique Opportunity The opportunity to see one of Minnesota’s native orchids in bloom is quite an experience, especially the Showy Lady’s Slipper (also known as the Pink and White Lady’s Slipper) which is the [...]
When should I add compost? If you have flower or veggie gardens that haven’t been producing strong plants with great foliage, prolific flowers, or good harvests, then it may be time to amend your soil with compost from [...]
Four Basic Types of Sun Exposure Learning how to decipher the terminology on plant tags can be a challenge and translating it into choices that work for your yard can prove just as hard. When it comes to the amount [...]
Prepare the Way Spring garden cleanup can be one of the most satisfying parts of any home landscaper's journey. After a long winter and an early brown spring, we are ready to shed the 'ugh' and tidy up outside! While it’s often [...]
If you've spent any time on the internet you've probably picked up on the fact that our Bees aren't doing well. In fact many pollinator species aren't thriving the way our environment and agricultural systems depend on them to do. [...]
Sargent's Nursery staff are always available and ready to help you find the answer to your gardening questions and problems. From houseplants to hostas, visit our Ask the Expert page and click the red "Ask Question" button to get started. [...]
Wild Parsnip is in flower and quickly flourishing all around the area. Wild parsnip is classified as a noxious weed in Minnesota and can grow to six feet tall. It can be seen in roadside ditches this time of year [...]
Natural and organic gardening is all about gardening without the use synthetic chemicals and working with nature by minimizing the resources used and replenishing those used by the garden. Many community gardens limit use to organic or natural fertilizers [...]
Now it is even easier to choose and learn more about trees, shrubs, perennials, fruits and annuals for your containers and gardens. Take advantage of Sargent’s Plant Finder tool to research plants and add your favorites to a list. Print or [...]
If you are looking to tackle a big garden project make Sargent's Nursery your one and only stop. Besides all the trees, shrubs, evergreens and perennials you could want, Sargent's has all the other supplies you might need. Sargent's [...]
