Category: Flowers and Gardens

Have you ever driven through a neighborhood and noticed a patch of lawn that looks different from the others? Maybe it appears overgrown, or perhaps it contains a wild natural beauty that reminds you of wildflower meadows. If you have, there is a chance this was a pollinator garden. With the rise in environmental concerns, pollinator gardens have become quite popular in modern landscape designs. They are a means to use an otherwise unused green space to help the little critters who keep all of our plants growing. But what is a pollinator garden? Can you have a pollinator garden

Perennial plants are a critical component of any successful garden. While planting new and exciting annuals each season can be fun, perennials serve as staples that keep your landscaping grounded. However, every part of the country is different regarding what perennial plants are the best. The most ideal perennial plants for Minnesota must stand up to extreme weather and often not ideal conditions. So, what are the top perennials for Minnesota? We can learn a little more about the climate and which Minnesota perennials are the most suitable for this climate zone. What Are Perennials? Perennial plants are plants that

  Home for the holidays, I believe I’ve missed each and every face, Come on and play my music, Let’s turn on every love light in the place.    This verse from Celebrate Me Home, a song by contemporary musician Kenny Loggins, captures the feelings many of us have this time of the year. As you know, all it takes is planning and preparation to get with the holiday spirit to make this time as special as you’ve long remembered it. You may wish to arrange elegant seasonal displays of fragrant boughs of green and color to enjoy on warm