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...
Climate Friendly Zone 5 Trees for Minneapolis Now that our warming climate is here to stay, landscapes in Minneapolis can safely use many zone five trees. It is important to remember that zone 5 trees are to be used in the city. Most delicate plants, such as the...
Fragrant David Austin Roses are a Must in your Minnesota Landscape As an intern at Linders Landscape Center in Falcon Heights Minnesota, I honestly did smell the fragrant roses (David Austin) each morning. I remember clocking in and on the way to the design studio, I...
Wild Hair Plants Wild hair is the name of the game in this blog. I love using plants in the landscape that have interesting textures and colors. When combined together they provide us with some of the best choices in the landscape world. I thought I would share a...
Bushes on a Stick are In! Landscape trees on a stick are perfect for making an impact in the landscape. Horticulturists recognize these bush/sticks as a tree on a standard. In layman’s terms, these are basically bushes glued to the top of a tree stem through a...
