The Upside to our Weather Woes The upside to our weather woes is something we all need to hear. As a landscape designer, I meet a multitude of people. The common thread I hear this Spring is the negativity about the extreme cold and wetness. As Minnesotans, we...
Cherry, Peony and Smoke bush are amongst thrilling new plants for 2022
Cherry, Peony and Smokebush are amongst thrilling new plants for 2022 Cherry, Peony, and Smokebush are classic varieties with unique new characteristics that will surely be thrilling to many gardeners in 2022. Most plant connoisseurs are searching for new...
Rabbits are going NUTS on plants this winter!
Right NOW Rabbits are Terrorizing New Garden Plants - what do I do? Right now rabbits are being very good at bringing terror to owners of new garden plants. This usually happens in late Jan and Feb when all the snow is piling up and the toothy critters have nowhere...
The Three E’s For my New Years Resolution.
The Three E's For my 2021 New Years Resolution in Review. The three E's, (Epson's Ecotank printer, Tesla's EV - the Model 3, and Ego's weed trimmer) as I call them, are very important products that have become commonplace in my life over the past year. Heading into...
Landscape Material Shortages and Potential Project Pivots
Landscape Material Shortages and Potential Project Pivots Landscape Material Shortages and Potential Project Pivots is the name of the game this coming year if you are thinking about landscaping. 2021 gobbled up a large portion of the available materials out there...
Critical Drought-Proof Things to do this Fall 2021
Critical Drought-Proof Things to do this Fall 2021 In the year of the 2021 drought, there are certain critical things that need to be done to make sure your plant and landscape pull through. Remember to water very deeply. Even if you have an irrigation system, that...
Repost: Internationally Renowned Conservationist Scott Black on Why we should Keep Leaves in and Around our yards.
Internationally Renowned Conservationist Scott Black on Why we Should Keep Leaves in and Around our yards. My wife Sara passed this article on to me written by Scott Black on the Xerces Website and I thought I needed to repost it in the Beds & Borders blog feed. ...
Delectable Drought Resistant Landscape Treats
Delectable Drought Resistant Landscape Treats 2021 is now officially the hottest summer on record in Minnesota. It was brutal. As the owner of Beds and Borders Landscape Design, I can attest that the crew members suffered and so did the plants. Future years may be...
Deer Deterrents to Try in Your Landscape
Deer Deterrents to Try in Your Landscape Deer deterrents are needed in your landscape here in the land of the White Tail Deer. Almost every yard in the twin cities has the potential to be affected by deer damage through nibbling. Try the suggestions below to...
Landscape Pest/Animal Damage in the Minnesota Landscape
Landscape Pest/Animal Damage in the Minnesota Landscape As a landscape designer, I am always asked about pest/animal damage to plants and the grass. Luckily in Minnesota, we have the luxury of a limited list of offenders given it is so cold here. Check out the list...