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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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
Five Replacements for Ash Trees affected by Emerald Ash Borer
Looking for Ash Tree Replacements? If your landscape has been affected by the emerald ash borer, you might be facing the daunting task of replacing trees that have succumbed to this destructive pest. The emerald ash borer, an invasive [...]
Pest Control in the Garden
Beetles, Slugs, and Powdery Mildew, Oh My! Pest and disease control in the garden can be a very difficult and frustrating task for many people. There is nothing worse than seeing a problem arise on your favorite plant [...]
Beginner Perennial Gardening
There is no better way to spend a nice summer day than taking a moment to enjoy the beauty all around us. Flowers are blooming and bees are buzzing. It’s a great time to visit a local botanical garden, [...]
Attracting and Celebrating Pollinators in June: National Pollinator Month
A Special Month for Pollinators The month of June is a special time of year. The weather is finally consistently warm and it starts to really feel like summer. We can be outside without the unpredictable weather patterns of [...]
Growing Lady’s Slippers-Minnesota’s Enchanting Native Orchids
Buying Lady's Slippers - A Unique Opportunity The opportunity to see one of Minnesota’s native orchids in bloom is quite an experience, especially the Showy Lady’s Slipper (also known as the Pink and White Lady’s Slipper) which is [...]
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