Category Archives: Gardening
Tips for Keeping Your Lawn Healthy in the Hot and Dry Summer Months in Minnesota
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy your lawn and garden, but it’s also when your lawn is most susceptible … Continue reading
Why Mowing in May Can Be Harmful to Pollination in Minnesota
Whether mowing is your favorite summer pastime or summer bummer, did you know mowing in May can negatively … Continue reading
How to Prep a Garden for Pollination This Spring
Gardening is a great activity that brings joy and relaxation. However, if you want your garden to thrive and … Continue reading
Why Fallen Leaves are Good for your Lawn
Leaves falling from trees and covering the ground is a common sight this time of year. But what many people … Continue reading
How to Protect Your Plants from Early Frost Damage
As fall starts creeping in, the weather can be unpredictable. One day it might be hot and sunny, and the … Continue reading
Why You Should Consider Planting Grass Seed at the Beginning of Fall
As the weather starts to cool down and the days grow shorter, you may consider putting your lawn care efforts … Continue reading
How to Prevent Weeds from Growing on Your Lawn
Weeds are one of the most common problems that homeowners face when it comes to their lawns. Weeds can not … Continue reading
Tips on Keeping Your Lawn Healthy During Dry Seasons
April showers bring May flowers, but unfortunatley, June and July bring the heat. It’s not uncommon to have spells of … Continue reading
Can Heavy Rain Damage Your Garden?
While it is true that heavy rain can wreak havoc on your garden, the damage caused can be avoided by … Continue reading
Why You Should Consider Planting Native Minnesota Plants in Your Yard
Did you know that there are many benefits to planting native Minnesota plants in your yard? Some of these benefits … Continue reading
Minnesota Landscaping Tips for Spring
As the snow begins to melt and the temperatures start to rise, it’s time to start thinking about how you … Continue reading
Spring Gardening Prep List
As the snow melts, it’s time to prepare for the busy spring gardening season. Here are some tips to follow … Continue reading
What is Winter Tree Pruning?
Winter tree pruning is done during the dormant season. This means some trees will be dormant during winter, while some … Continue reading
Simple Yard Tips to Prepare for Fall
While many of us are still trying to beat the summer heat, it will soon be time to consider preparing … Continue reading
Water Conservation Tips For Your Minnesota Lawn
Whether you are experiencing a drought, or there is a municipal ordinance on water usage, chances are your lawn is … Continue reading
How to Treat Your Yard During a Drought
Every summer in Minnesota can have unpredictable weather. It could be rainy all week, but then suddenly, the rain hasn’t … Continue reading
How to Naturally Manage Weed Growth in your Garden
Weeds can be extremely problematic for your garden. Not only do they hinder the appearance, but they can also prevent … Continue reading
How Do Plants Survive Extreme Cold?
It’s the middle of winter, and temperatures are plummeting below zero. This is common for a Minnesota winter, after all. … Continue reading
Why You Should Consider A Minnesota Edible Garden
While the weather isn’t quite ready for a garden, that doesn’t mean you can’t begin to plan one for the … Continue reading
Fall Gardening Tips
We all know some fall planning can help prep for the spring season. For many, fall is seen as the … Continue reading
The Benefits of Using Plants Native to Minnesota
If you’re planning a new landscaping project, one of the best routes you can go is to reintroduce native Minnesotan … Continue reading
How to Grow and Care for Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle is known for its tubular shape, nicely scented flowers. They’re fantastic for accenting walls and sides of buildings, adding … Continue reading
How to Prepare Your Garden for Spring
Spring is fast approaching, which means chore time begins for gardens. After a cold and cruel winter, it can feel … Continue reading
The Definitive Guide to Willow Trees
Willow trees are suited in moist, temperate soil, and need a lot of sunlight. While they can grow in virtually … Continue reading
Useful Tips for Winter Gardening
Winter might seem like a time when you can sit back and forget all about your garden for a few … Continue reading
How to Take Care of Your Poinsettia Year Round
The poinsettia has long been a Christmas favorite. Despite being native to Mexico, the poinsettia has become the plant to … Continue reading
How to Grow Organic Pumpkins At Home
Anyone who has been to a country fair or experienced Halloween knows what a pumpkin is. It’s a large orange … Continue reading
How to Grow Your Own Apple Tree
Being able to pluck a crisp and tasty apple directly from a tree is one of life’s little pleasures. Apples … Continue reading
Minnesota Trees Threatened by the Two-Lined Chestnut Borer
When the two-lined chestnut borer is around, oak trees in Minnesota are in danger. Otherwise known as Agrilus Bilineatus, the … Continue reading
What Type of Grass Should You Use on Your Lawn in Minnesota?
It is important when you are getting a new lawn to get the best type for your region. That can … Continue reading