Big Red
As the growing season comes to a close, it’s a good time to dream about the possibilities of spring.
Magnified Magnolia
The word “huge” has lost credibility this past year by its hyperbolic overuse. However, it aptly describes this ridiculously oversized magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) native to the southeast United States.
Tips for Seeding Your Lawn in the Fall
Around Labor Day or the few weeks that follow are the best times to seed your yard in Minnesota because the weather is starting to cool down and there is dew present most mornings. Also any pre-emergents you may have used in the spring have had time to work their way out of the soil.
MinneLotus
So ubiquitous is the lotus in Asian art and writing that it is easy to forget that it is native right here in Minnesota.
Jolly Green Giant
For those of you who live in Minnesota but secretly wish you resided in the tropics, there is a plant that can help you live out your fantasy, at least visually.
Prairie Rose
There can be a letdown in spring after the glorious clouds of the crabapple blooms have faded. Do not despair though; just as French, Korean, and Japanese lilacs extend lilac season, “Prairie Rose” extends crabapple season by blooming substantially later than other crabs.
The Grass Isn’t Always Greener
As mid-summer accelerates into autumn, one of my favorite grasses really starts to shine.
Star Tribune: Pergola on steroids allows year-round outdoor living in Lake Elmo
A porch in Lake Elmo is transformed into a year-round family gathering spot with a flexible indoor-outdoor room for all seasons.
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Perennial Petunia
Today’s Plant of the Week is seldom used but always adored when making its ephemeral blooms burst on the scene in June and persist through the summer.
Soaring in the Garden
Birds bring many benefits to a garden or landscape and are a great joy to watch. Many birds eat unwanted insects, such as mosquitoes and aphids, making them wonderful for pest control. They can also help as pollinators for people with edible gardens and landscapes.
