Late Blooming Perennials for Zone 4
As the summer starts to dwindle, so do our gardens. But that doesn’t have to be the case for your garden, as late summer is actually a great time for late blooming perennials to shine. There are many great [...]
Growing Lady’s Slippers-Minnesota’s Enchanting Native Orchids
Buying Lady's Slippers - A Unique Opportunity Few things stop a Minnesotan in their tracks quite like spotting a native lady's slipper in bloom. These are genuine wild orchids — not just wildflowers — and getting to bring one [...]
Eight Perennial Plants to Feed Backyard Birds Year Round
Feed Backyard Birds Year Round The popularity of feeding backyard birds year round has grown in the last few years with folks spending more time in their homes. Much of the popular backyard feeding is done in the [...]
How to Plant a Pollinator Garden
Planting for Pollinators: A Garden that Gives Back If you’re looking for a garden that’s not only beautiful but meaningful, planting for pollinators is the way to go. Bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, hummingbirds—they all play a vital role in [...]
Seasonal Transitions: Landscape & Container Garden Care
Landscape & Container Garden Care: September Deadhead annuals and perennials Benefits of deadheading include; a tidier look, encouraging the plant to set more flower buds, allowing the plant to conserve energy, and preventing seed formation in some plants. Plant trees, [...]
What Kind of Sun Does my Yard Get?
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 [...]
Fall Color Favs
Maybe mums aren't your thing or you are just looking for some built-in ways to add a burst of fall color to your front yard and gardens. We have a few fantastic ideas for incorporating more fall color into your [...]
Plant Perennials Now and Enjoy Year after Year
If planting flowers in the same spots every year is tiring out you and your budget then Sargent’s has just what you need. We have hardy and easy to care for perennial plants to fill your garden with beautiful color [...]
2019 Perennial Plant of the Year
Stachys officinalis ‘Hummelo’ is the 2019 Perennial Plant of the Year selected by the Perennial Plant Association. ‘Hummelo’ is a compact, clump-forming perennial, growing up to about to 2 feet tall and wide. Over time, the plants will spread slowly from creeping [...]