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 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 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...

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 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 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 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...

Let Hydrangea be the Star of your Garden Show. If a Hydrangea scheme prevails in a landscape it will certainly be the star of the show come mid-summer.  Since there is a multitude of Hydrangeas I thought I would details out my favorites.  The choices below have a full...

Avoiding the Dreaded April Ice Jams in the Yard Anyone who owns a house in Minnesota knows that the Spring freeze/thaw cycle brings about freezing ice in and around the yard.  This is not completely avoidable, but there are a certain number of things that can be done...

A Desert SW Landscape in Minnesota. It can be done! I often get asked to create Desert SW landscapes.  Minnesotan snowbirds must really have an affinity for the look.  I sense they want their yard looking like that of what they have found to be in their winter...