The growing season is nearing the end and your landscape may look a little drab and boring but don’t worry, it’s not to late to plant. The most prominent remaining color in your yard is most likely green. Some plants look like they have already gone to bed and have dropped their leaves. There are several ways to add fall interest with shrubs, trees, perennials and annuals. The fall season is perfect time to be outdoors and enjoy all of the wonderful colors and textures in person.
Now that snow is starting to melt, you may begin to notice the damage old man winter left behind on your evergreens. Minnesota is notorious for being tough on landscape plants. Your evergreen plants may have brown to rust colored damaged areas where the needles appear to have been burned. This problem is called winter burn.
Summer has ended and the first days of fall are upon us. I totally love this time of year! As I look out over my yard and gardens, I realize there is much work to be done yet to keep my landscape healthy for the upcoming spring season. Fall brings with it glorious...
Time is winding down and the days of warm temps are slipping away. You have an idea to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your yard. Currently, the plan only exists in your head. Where should you start? What attracts them and what do they eat? Do you need a...
The day is warm, there is a light breeze, and the moisture from the overnight rain has perked up your lawn and plants. You sit on your patio relaxing and having your morning cup of coffee. Over the past few years you have planted some plants in the yard and had the...
The day begins with you looking out the window at your landscape and wishing you could bring some of the color indoors. You have had flowers in a vase on display in your house and really enjoy them. Time is a little tight and the places to purchase flowers are not...
Employee Name: Elizabeth Rau Number of years of service at Pahl’s: 11 Briefly describe your job duties at Pahl’s: I work in the Landscape department doing design, consults and anything else that gets tossed my way. What is the most rewarding part of your job? They...
