The best time to prune most of our deciduous trees and shrubs is late winter. One reason is that insect pests and plant ...

This phenomenon, called marcescence, adds a unique dimension to the winter landscape, and gives me something to ponder while ...

Hostas are perennials that provide significant foliage interest in your flower garden or landscape. Miss America consists of heart-shaped green leaves with white centers and light green streaking.The ...

Generally, you'll apply mulch 2 to 3 inches deep, with the exception of grass clippings, which you should keep to a depth of ...

Agricultural Productions Systems McLeod/Meeker County Trees are often enjoyed more by people that come after those that planted the tree. Trees help define how a yard in ...

As you approach spring landscaping chores, you might be considering adding a dogwood tree to your yard. Types of dogwood trees vary from the 6- to 12-inch miniature dogwood “tree” known as bunchberry ...

University of Minnesota Extension If you traveled through rural Minnesota last winter, you probably realized some of the benefits of windbreaks and living snow ...

Add these to your garden to guarantee visits from birds this winter. Winter can be a challenging time for our beloved ...

Q: Our neighbor has a large magnolia tree that casts very heavy ... Q: I have broccoli plants that I planted last fall. They have made it through the winter and still provided us with some florets ...

Recent cold weather may have some wondering about the effects on landscape plants. In general, uniformly low temperatures ...

Hellebores, witch hazels, and snowdrops are three plants that love the cold weather and offer up blooms to brighten up the ...