Great Gardens
THE SARGENT’S NURSERY GREAT GARDENS BLOG
Join our team of expert landscapers and horticulturists as we explore exciting new gardening trends, uncover tips and tricks for beautiful yards, learn how to help pollinators in our community, and discover what’s happening at the Garden Center! These helpful, easy-to-read articles are great way to get inspired for your own garden and yard and include detailed information on how to maintain plants, help the environment, and keep up with what’s happening here at Sargent’s. Visit whenever you’d like or sign up to get notified when new articles come out!
Native Ferns for Texture, Shade, and Simplicity
Looking to add beauty and structure to shady spaces—without the fuss? Native ferns are a timeless, low-maintenance solution. They’re tough, deer-resistant, and thrive in the kinds of woodland conditions Minnesota naturally provides. Here are three standout native ferns to know [...]
5 Native Minnesota Plants That Naturalize Beautifully
Perfect for woodlands, edges, and naturalized spaces If you’re looking to fill in a shady or semi-shaded area, reduce weeding, and support pollinators all at once, native plants that naturalize can be your best allies. These plants gently spread [...]
What Are Adaptogens? Meet Our New Medicinal Herb Collection
New Collection - Adaptogenic Herbs We’ve got something fresh and exciting for herb lovers this spring—a special collection of adaptogenic herbs from Rush Creek Growers, available for a short time only! First off, what are adaptogens? In plain [...]
Native Plants
Native Plants: A Garden Trend Rooted in Purpose More and more gardeners are turning to native plants—and for good reason. Whether you’re filling in a garden bed or starting fresh with a whole new landscape, native plants offer something [...]
Clustered Mountain Mint
The Perennial Plant Association has named Clustered Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) the 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year®—a well-deserved honor for a plant that combines ecological value, adaptability, and ornamental beauty. Why Choose Clustered Mountain Mint? This native perennial [...]
Tapestry Lawns
Are you looking for a fresh and creative way to transform your yard? Tired of mowing? A tapestry lawn might be just the solution! This low-maintenance alternative to traditional turf grass replaces your lawn with low-growing, mostly native plants [...]
Growing Microgreens
Fresh, flavorful, and packed with nutrients, growing microgreens is one of the easiest and fastest ways to enjoy fresh food at home. These young, edible greens are harvested just days after sprouting—typically within 7–21 days—offering an intense burst of flavor [...]
Guide to Fall Cleanup: Preparing Your Garden for Winter
Enjoying the Garden in Fall Fall is a great time of year to be in your garden. Cooler temperatures make it more comfortable and less stressful for new plantings to establish themselves, and we watch our plants that were [...]
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