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!
Treating Weeds in the Lawn
Treating Weeds in the Lawn Now is the time we start to see weeds popping up in our lawns. Spraying for weeds is a personal choice, and while some folks may opt for a wilder lawn, if you do [...]
Five Spectacular Shade-Tolerant Plants for Zone 4
Struggling to find perennial plants that will grow in that shady nook of your garden? If you live in Southeast Minnesota, including our pretty Red Wing (Zone 4), don't fret! Discover five magnificent perennial plants that thrive in low-light [...]
How to use your Lawns to Legumes Grant with help from Sargent’s Nursery
One pollinator project we’ve told you about in the past is “Lawns to Legumes” which is run by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). This program offers a combination of [...]
Why Jumping Worms are Bad and What You Can Do About It!
Jumping worms are becoming a hot topic. And if you haven’t heard of them yet, we’re sure you’ll be hearing more as these little buggers have been confirmed in Goodhue County. Jumping worms are mostly found in forest floor [...]
Spring Lawn Care: Seeding, Fertilizing, and Weed Prevention.
The snow is pretty much gone and we start looking at our yards, we're thinking about spring lawn care. Seeding, fertilizing, and applying weed prevention can all be done in April and May. We have many products that can [...]
Pussywillows (Salix discolor): The Keystone Shrub Species Providing Vital Resources in Minnesota Ecosystems
Pussy Willows have become an iconic symbol of springtime. Their fuzzy, bud-covered branches make great cuttings to bring indoors, celebrating the beginning of spring and extending excitement of the season to come! While this is probably enough reason for [...]
Quilt Show Red Wing Evening Star Quilt Guild-2023
Sargent's Nursery is proud host of the 2023 Quilt Show Presented by Red Wing Evening Star Quilt Guild. Join us in the tropical warmth of our greenhouse as you experience a spectacular showcase of quilting expertise [...]
Christmas Trees and Holiday Decor for 2022
Premium Christmas trees All CHRISTMAS TREES ARE NOW $20 EACH! Sargent’s Nursery is excited to bring you a gorgeous collection of premium, fresh, Christmas Trees this season! Trees have arrived and you'll find all your favorites; Fraser Fir, Balsam [...]
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