Watering and Fertilizing

Watering and Fertilizing

Now that June has arrived and many of us have our flowers planted, it’s time to remind ourselves to keep feeding our plants.  Most plants like the soil pH level to be around 6.5 (with the exception of some acid loving plants).  At this soil pH level the amount...
June Plant of the Month

June Plant of the Month

Shiloh Splash River Birch There are few springtime landscape pictures to rival a snowy-trunked birch sending out its first pale green leaves.  Birches are at their best seen against a dark evergreen background, not only in the summer, when their own leaves are bright...
May Plant of the Month

May Plant of the Month

A New Maple for Minnesota Maples have long been favorite choices for shade and ornament, but in the past gardeners were limited almost to tall-growing species. Today, a broad selection is available to the public. One of the most recent varieties available is the...
It is Finally Planting Time

It is Finally Planting Time

May is my favorite time of year. By this time I have my gardens pretty well cleaned up and I can begin to think about all the beautiful annuals I will add this year. Containers are a favorite of mine and each year I try to make them different. Let me share some of my...