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!
Peonies and Ants…What’s going on there?
It's hard to think of peony blossoms without also thinking about ants... When we get up close in the garden or cut flowers to bring indoors to display, that's often what we see or find... loads of ants! It's often [...]
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds and More!
What are Pollinators and Why do We Need Them? Just what ARE Pollinator Species, you may ask? In this post, we are primarily talking about bees--of which there is a massive variety--but pollinators also include butterflies, flies, other insects, and hummingbirds. [...]
Red Wing Moss Basket Background and Care Tips
Moss Basket Program Background The Tradition The tradition of the Red Wing Moss Basket began in 1989 and has grown into an icon for our beautiful City. Sargent's Nursery currently grows all of the Red Wing Moss Baskets you see [...]
Feed the Birds!
Today is National Feed the Birds Day! There are many surprising benefits to feeding birds aside from the sheer beauty of inviting them to your yard and the enjoyment of their colors and songs...insect control, flower pollination, weed management, [...]
Planting Bulbs in the Fall
Why Plant Quality, Hardy Bulbs in the Fall? It's hard to think about spring when we are still thoroughly enjoying the beauty of Autumn, but for us Northern gardeners, this is the best time to plant spring-blooming bulbs! Planting bulbs [...]
Top Five Trees for Amazing Fall Color
A Poetic Tribute to Autumn John Keats' 1820 poem ‘To Autumn’ is a romantic ode to the season that gently leads us into winter. The vivid descriptions of nature’s slowing pace, the changing colors, and the brisk temperatures are [...]
Storm Damage and Oak Wilt Prevention
Our area saw a lot of storm damage this past weekend. We haven’t heard of any injuries, so we hope that everyone is okay, but a quick drive around Red Wing after Saturday’s storm proved that most people had at [...]
Edible Small Fruits are the Jewels of Summer
Rewarding Edibles... Growing your own fruit can be a deeply rewarding experience, but it also requires a pretty solid commitment on your part as these plants will require care year after year. Knowing how you will use your fruit is [...]
How can we help?
We encourage you to visit the garden center to explore our full offerings and connect with our team of experts. Our team is on hand to help with any questions you have, and can help you with memorials, deliveries, special orders, and tree planting and more…
