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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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