by Tina Landsburg | Apr 13, 2017 | Articles, Gardening, Landscape Maintenance
Sure you can plant a big meadow of wildflowers, and many gardeners do. But recent refinements in seed mixtures and improved planting methods make it easy to use wildflower seeds for color wherever you want it. Here are some new ways to use wildflowers seeds from...
by Tina Landsburg | Apr 13, 2017 | Articles, Gardening, Landscape Maintenance, Tips & Tricks
According to Shelly, Store Mgr 1. Cut back all perennials after a hard frost. Remove all dead debris and put into your compost pile. 2. Divide and/or move perennials. 3. Plant spring blooming bulbs, including crocus, tulips and daffodils. 4. Wrap the trunks of...
by Tina Landsburg | Apr 13, 2017 | Articles, Landscape Maintenance
Landscaping does more than benefit the environment and make your yard a special place to enjoy. It can also add to the resale value of your home. In fact, the Gallup Organization estimates that landscaping can add between 7% and 15% to a home’s value. There...
by Tina Landsburg | Apr 13, 2017 | Articles, Landscape Maintenance, Tips & Tricks
Moles and voles are rodents that live underground and are very rarely seen except for the damage that they do. They feed on grubs, earthworms and other insects and also the roots of plants. All of this causes damage to the lawn by severing roots and raising sod...
by Tina Landsburg | Mar 31, 2017 | Articles, Gardening, Landscape Maintenance, Perennials, Plant Care, Shrubs
It is very frustrating for gardeners when rabbits, moles, voles and deer arrive in your yard ready for a feast, assuming all the hard work you did this year was just for them. The type of winter ahead will have an impact on the amount of animal damage, but since we...
by Tina Landsburg | Mar 31, 2017 | Articles, Landscape Maintenance, Perennials, Plant Care, Shrubs, Tips & Tricks, Trees
In the aftermath of the storm, we are so sorry to see the devastating loss to our beautiful Brainerd lakes area. We hope you are all managing the best you can. When it comes to dealing with your damaged trees, shrubs and perennials, don’t make a hasty decision....
