While planting trees may seem simple, choosing the best trees for your Minneapolis home can be a challenge. Southeast Minnesota contains numerous ecological regions and different soil types that favor different trees. Most of Hennepin County is considered part of the Big Woods region, whose thick soil consists mainly of crushed […]
Once deciduous trees drop their leaves in winter, their bare branches are exposed, along with their bark. This gives us an opportunity to appreciate the color and texture of the bark, some of which may be peeling. Peeling bark is a normal feature of some species of trees. But it’s […]
When you have an insect problem at home, it’s not unusual to panic. No one wants ants in the pantry or bedbugs in the couch cushions, but there are plenty of scenarios where you can treat insects successfully on your own. But where do you draw the line? When is […]
We fawn over them in animated films, but when deer use our yards as their personal salad bars, the charm wears thin. The damage they cause to residential landscapes across the state costs homeowners — deerly. It’s not too expensive to replace the small ornamental plants, but when deer gnaw […]
No doubt about it, chemicals kill bugs. But they can also wipe out mankind if we’re not careful. A vast array of eco-friendly options exist to control pests without using toxic chemicals. By practicing eco-friendly pest control in Minneapolis, you’ll be saving the beneficial insects and the Earth. Types of […]
Minnesota, with its famous lakes, is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Our frigid winters also allow lots of time for snuggling up indoors while the snow falls outside. But we’re not the only ones searching for warmth. An array of biting and stinging insects also follow the heat. Some carry […]
It’s a miracle-worker for road crews trying to keep highways clear of snow and ice, but once the cold breaks it can leave your landscape withered. Road salt cuts through snow and ice like magic, leaving dry and safe roadways when everything else is covered in white. Unfortunately for your […]
Do you get “green-eyed” when you view the perfectly cut stripes on a soccer field or ballpark? If alternating lines, checkerboards and diamond patterns would convert your lawn into a personal field of dreams, you can — with extra work — cut the same patterns in your own home turf. […]
Minneapolis has had a particularly harsh winter this year, and if you’re not fond of that chill, you can’t wait for spring’s warm embrace. A lot of Minneapolis gardeners want to get back outside and tend to our gardens and flowers. Once the snow and ice thaw, these early spring […]
Most Minneapolis gardeners are familiar with the USDA’s hardiness zone map. It’s on the back of those seed packets that tell us when and what we should plant for a fruitful spring. Many gardeners rely on this information to figure out which plants, trees, and shrubs will survive a long […]