Barberry may not seem very exciting to some, but they are a colorful foliage shrub that is very deer resistant too. Barberry come in a variety of sizes, but most are rounded or upright in shape and like full sun. [...]
This is the spring for animal damage. Seems like the voles and rabbits were busy munching on just about everything over the winter. The photo above shows some shrubs on Sargent's property with significant damage. As trees and shrubs start to [...]
There is still time to get your spring pruning done. According to the U of M Extension, late dormant season is the perfect time to prune. Pruning now leaves fresh cuts exposed for the shortest period as new growth will [...]
Blueberries are full of health benefits and the plants are very attractive as a landscape plant as well. They have pretty white flowers in spring, delicious berries in mid-summer and amazing red fall color. With a few tips and [...]
The last few years has been an explosion of new varieties of hardy hydrangeas especially those for sunny locations. Won't be long and these beauties will be bursting with color. If you don't have one in your garden you can't [...]
Here's a few simple tips to ensuring that the trees, shrubs and other plants you take home will grow and thrive for years to come. First, start with right plant in the right place. Many plants have specific needs to grow [...]
We of course are having our typical, unpredictable spring MN weather leaving many of us wondering what we can plant right now? It is too early for many plants to be outdoors in this roller coaster weather of ours even [...]
Many people are coming in with questions about fertilizing trees and shrubs right now. Many shrubs are just starting to show signs of leaves or even flowers if you have forsythia or magnolias in your landscape. Most plants have a big [...]
It may be cold and snowy already but it isn't too late to protect your trees and shrubs from our long winter. The two main culprits that do damage beside snow blowers and plows are critters like voles, mice, rabbits and [...]
Fall garden clean-up has been a breeze in this beautiful weather, but don't put away your garden hose just yet! Recently planted trees and shrubs need water until the ground freezes. A good, slow soak is best for these plants [...]
