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...
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Cherry, Peony and Smoke bush are amongst thrilling new plants for 2022
Cherry, Peony and Smokebush are amongst thrilling new plants for 2024 Cherry, Peony, and Smokebush are classic varieties with unique new characteristics that will surely be thrilling to many gardeners in 2024. 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...
How Covid-19 changed the Landscape Industry in 2020
The Opposite of What We Thought.... Covid-19 came on out of nowhere and it brought with it amazing opportunities in the Landscape Industry. At first, we all thought the year was shot. In fact, many were so scared they thought landscaping might collapse in general...
Can I Get a Little Love: Heart Shape Plant Leaves That will Rock Your Garden World.
I am a little late for Valentine's day writing this blog, but I felt it was a good time to detail out the many fantastic heart-shaped garden plants that exist to liven up your garden. Since we are smack dab in the growing season it isn't too late to get on board with...
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...
Landscape Bushes on a Stick for Simple Structure
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...
Let Hydrangea be the Star of your Garden Show.
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...
Why Should I Remove all of my Grass (other than we could make a really cool landscape)?
Why should I remove all of my grass, you say? Easy. It saves time, money and our climate. I don't understand? Well....This all started when big business back in the 50's brainwashed America into thinking that is was a dream fulfilled when you had a house, green...
Awesome Plants with a Flaw (industry mislabeling on purpose?)
Awesome Plants with a Flaw (industry mislabeling on purpose?) As a landscape designer, I plant a lot of awesome plants, and over time it had become aware to me that the nursery industry seems to have a knack for mislabeling. Their sole motivating for this is to cover...