Trees that Thrive in North Dakota Landscapes
Planting a tree (or trees!) in your yard has so many benefits. Trees increase property value, positively contribute to air quality and improve the environment. They also provide you, the homeowner, with privacy, shade, sometimes food (if you pick a fruiting variety), and they can attract some pretty remarkable wildlife. But, particularly given the harsh […]
Friend or Foe? Identifying Good & Bad Garden Bugs
When you spot bugs in your garden, it can be tempting to shriek and try to get rid of them immediately. Instead, we suggest a slightly different approach! While there are most certainly some bad bugs that can be rather destructive in your garden, there are some really good bugs out there, too! How […]
How to Care For Roses
There is a famous quote that says something along the lines of ‘roses do not bloom in a hurry; for their beauty, like any masterpiece, takes time to blossom.’ And it’s true! A rose bush can be tricky to plant and care for, and they require a little bit of patience, but oh, the outcome […]
Perfect Long-Blooming Perennials for Multi-Season Interest
It’s likely every gardener’s dream to have beautiful flowering plants in bloom all season long. Still, there is a bit of an art to design that dream garden, particularly when planting perennials. Perennials are excellent because they return year after year, but the downside is that they often have a much shorter bloom period than […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Strawberry Plant Care in North Dakota
There is no greater way to feel connected to the earth than taking a bite out of fruits or veggies plucked right from the vine in your own garden, and this rings especially true with strawberries! Ripened to perfection and warm from the sun, their sweet, juicy flavor is just undeniable. Growing a strawberry plant […]
Understanding Fertilizers
Trying to figure out which fertilizer to buy for your garden can be a bit of a head-scratcher. Many gardeners use them regularly to help their plants and landscape grow better, but if you’re new to fertilizing, there are definitely some things to learn before applying them to your lawn or garden. Understanding the difference […]