How To’s

We have the Answers to Your Japanese Beetle Problem

The holes in the bean leaves.  Tops of the Linden trees slowly browning. Beautiful blooming roses disappearing.  Frustrations all caused by Japanese Beetles!  These destructive beetles feed, mate and lay eggs before dying all while chewing their way through a large [...]

July 12, 2018|

Watering Tips to Keep your Plants Healthy

Hot, dry and often windy summer days can be hard on us and our flowers, lawn, trees and shrubs too.  When rainfalls seem to be far and few between, it is important to make sure your plants have enough water [...]

July 12, 2018|

5 Fantastic Benefits of Mulch

Mulch can do so many things for our gardens and plants.  No matter the style or type of wood mulch you choose, there are several great benefits. Help control weeds  - A layer of mulch at least 3" thick can help [...]

June 22, 2018|

Protect Your Ash Trees from EAB

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) continues to devastate ash trees in cities throughout the Midwest and was reported in Goodhue County last year.  The small metallic green insect lays eggs in the tree.  The larval form then chews its way through [...]

May 24, 2018|

Easy Steps to Planting Beautiful Containers

May and early June is the best time to plant your patio pots and windows boxes for the best selection of plants.  The plants are also a bit smaller than they will be later so they are easier to work [...]

May 18, 2018|

Garden To-Dos for May

May is the "doing" month in the garden, but by tackling these tasks now you can save yourself work in the summer.  Here are a few tips to make your May gardening a little easier. Spring Bulb Care If you [...]

May 9, 2018|

What Can I Plant?

We are having our typical, unpredictable spring weather leaving many of us wondering what we can plant now?  It is too early for many plants to be outdoors  even though those warm sunny days try to convince us otherwise.   [...]

April 26, 2018|

Crazy for Kokedama

Not the latest video game or kids toy.  Kokedama is Japanese for "moss ball" and is one of the newest trends in plants.  Ideal for hanging and flowering plants, kokedamas are a unique way to display hanging plants in your [...]

April 11, 2018|

Got Gnats? Tips to Tackle the Pests

Never fails. Every winter I end up with at least one houseplant home to a small army of tiny black flies. These little black flies that look like a small mosquito are fungus gnats and are quite common in houseplants [...]

January 17, 2018|

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