In a typical front yard landscape design, there are some important concepts to keep in mind. You have to consider texture of the plants, times that the plants flower, heights of the plants, and even more. In this blog post, we'll explore some options for...
Maple trees are far and away the most popular shade tree in Minnesota and specifically the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. The fall colors on a maple are unrivaled compared to other trees as well as the incredible amount of shade they provide. Getting a maple tree...
When the winter months start to wrap up, and the warm weather makes its comeback, many homeowners opt to start improving their property’s curb appeal. An easy way to make your yard an attractive forest oasis is by planting trees in the spring. You can...
Professional Herbicide Use Home and business owners that don’t have professional weed control services tend to rely on weed control products purchased from home improvement stores, many of these individuals are unsure of how much to use as well as the proper type to buy. Certain...
Spring is a prime time to plant your new tree as it gives the tree ample time to get properly established before the colder seasons. While many factors play into the overall health and prosperous life of trees, below are ones that can have a...
Allergies are no joke. If you suffer from pollen allergies, it may seem like gardening or even being outside is out of the question. Luckily, there are many plant options that emit less pollen. In this post, we'll take a look at some of the...
Memorial gardens are a lovely way to honor the memory of a loved one. By and large, they are places to go to reflect or pray, places of remembrance and contemplation. As such, they can be whatever you want them to be. In this post,...
Whether you're looking to make your yard more sustainable, or just really like fruit, it's easy to add fruit-bearing plants to your landscape. The Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area is squarely in hardiness zone 4, and you can find plenty of fruiting plants that tolerate our...
When you think of climbing vines, you probably think of the ivies that give elite colleges their nickname. However, there are also plenty of flowering vines that flourish in our climate and can be used to brighten up a yard. Maybe you have a vertical...
Hilly property can be tough to deal with. Not only can it be hard (and dangerous) to mow, but erosion can be a real issue. The difficulties of steep slopes can be mitigated in a variety of ways. In this post we're going to focus...