June Garden To-Dos
Yes, it is still May and some days it feels more like April than almost June, but here are five garden to-dos to keep on your list as we head into summer. Weeds! Weeding is never on the top of [...]
What’s in Your Soil?
Soil is the foundation of all our plantings. Without the right soil you are setting your plants up for less than success and adding more work for yourself down the road. Soil isn't just dirt, it is alive filled with [...]
Fall Color Feature – Majestic Skies Pin Oak
The First Editions Majestic Skies Pin Oak is an improved version of the pin oak with better branching and a more symmetrical shape. The leaves emerge with a red tone in spring and are a beautiful glossy green all summer [...]
Fall Color Feature – Autumn Brilliance
Fall color is all about the trees! One of our favorites is "Autumn Brilliance" Serviceberry. This small to medium sized, usually multi-stem tree grows to about 20' tall and 15' wide and absolutely glows in the fall with its bright [...]
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 [...]
New Class Time Added
Our morning Holiday Tree Top Planter class is filling up fast so we have added a second session Saturday, Nov. 18 at 1 PM.
Dealing with Japanese Beetles
The Japanese beetles are continuing to cause plenty of damage to gardens in the area and will for the next few weeks. Last week I reviewed some of your options for dealing with these pests. Today I want to share [...]
The Beetles are Back!
The beetles are back and unfortunately I am not talking about Paul, Ringo, George and John. Based on the customers we have had in the Garden Center so far it seems we have a bumper batch of the pesky bugs [...]
Three Must Have Spring Blooming Trees & Shrubs
The first burst of spring color is such a welcome sight. If your landscape is little drab here are three great options for adding fresh, spring color this year. Forsythia is usually the very first color we see. These sun [...]
Winter Plant Protection
Although the weather has been amazing these last few weeks we all know what is around the corner and how quickly the weather can change on us. Prepare your plants to take all winter can dish out by protecting sensitive [...]