Hydrangea variety is tapped as “Best.” If you’re looking for the Best Flowering Shrub to accent your backyard this season, try the Vanilla...
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Grove Nursery Tells Us What’s New in Landscaping
We chatted with Mariah Myers, who handles sales and customer service at Grove, about what’s new and lovely in landscape varieties. Grove Nursery...
Kokedama Gardening Needs No Containers and Cuts Down on Watering Time
Are you looking for a new garden technique to try this summer? Why not try a Kokedama String Garden, a Japanese method of gardening? A ball of soil...
Make a Beautiful Garden with Minimal Effort with These Low-maintenance Plants
Flower the season with low-maintenance plants. Summer is a busy time of the year with family, activities and holidays, but we also want our...
The Ranunculus: A Minnesota Spring Annual to Brighten Your Garden
April showers bring ranunculus. When you think about spring, most people think of the pansy, but have you ever considered the ranunculus? Kind of a...
Add Some Spring Color to Your Home
Wash away the winter blues with pops of green. It’s about that time of the year when we start to think green again. There are ways to add a little...
Pet-friendly Plants That Also Purify Your Home
If you have children and pets, it’s important to research each plant first before bringing it into your home. Houseplants can play...
Mums the Word
October isn’t too late for flowers. Even if the first things that comes to mind are pumpkins, don’t forget flowers. What pairs well with pumpkins?...
Give Gardens and Planters a Pick-me-up with These Seasonal Swap-outs
The hot days in August always seem to take summer annuals to a point of exhaustion. Have you ever thought about swapping out your summer annuals...
A Love for Organic Elements Makes a Lively Garden Unique and Beloved
Mark and Cathy Sackett’s backyard is teeming with life. With three dogs, koi fish, bubbling fountains, wildflowers, bees, hummingbirds and the...
Learn More about Mother Nature’s Gift: The Coneflower
It’s obvious the coneflower, or echinacea, with its show-stopping color, is hard to miss in any garden, but it also benefits the wildlife all summer...
The Garden Path of Kids’ Curiosity
Local elementary schools grow plants and spark interest. Not so long ago, Maple Grove’s youngsters were well acquainted with rakes, hoes and other...
Nature Lovers’ Retreat
From asters to zinnias, gnomes and monarch butterflies, this Maple Grove garden is alive with beauty and enchantment. When Kathleen and Rich...
Black-eyed Susan Steals the Show This Summer If Planted Early
In the language of flowers, black-eyed Susan symbolizes justice. And they deserve a bit of justice on their own. As a member of the eye-catching...
Diana Straate Marks the Changes in Her Garden During Every Season
As you approach the Straate home, you can’t help but notice the two-tier fountain, front and center of the brown brick two-story home. All four...
