How to Deal with Fungus Gnats on Houseplants
As people who adore plants, we never want to see them suffer at the hand of pests. But we especially don’t want to see pests in our houseplants because that brings the problem inside our homes—gross! Fungus gnats are nasty little winged critters that resemble tiny mosquitoes and are similar in size to fruit flies. […]
Fall Tree & Shrub Planting Guide: 7 Steps for Success
Fall is the perfect time of year to add new trees and shrubs to your landscaping. Planting in fall gives trees and shrubs an extra season of cool but sunny weather to focus on developing strong roots before they have to worry about putting out new leaves or fruit, and surviving the hottest days of […]
Using Peonies in Bouquets
While many people would find an insect-free garden more enjoyable, gardeners know just how important it is for us to share the space with these tiny critters. Small yet mighty, bugs do all sorts of things to support our ecosystem, including pollinating our favorite plants, aerating the soil, and even preying on other insects that […]
Attracting Beneficial Insects to Your Garden
While many people would find an insect-free garden more enjoyable, gardeners know just how important it is for us to share the space with these tiny critters. Small yet mighty, bugs do all sorts of things to support our ecosystem, including pollinating our favorite plants, aerating the soil, and even preying on other insects that […]
How to Care for Peonies
Blooming from late spring through early summer, peony shrubs bear breathtaking blooms that decorate our gardens just as Bismarck warms up enough to enjoy them again! While there are many different types of peonies, they’re known best for their characteristic ruffled petals, relatively large flower heads, and various shades of pink. They’re perfect shrubs for […]
How to Handle Squirrels in the Garden
Whether you find squirrels to be cute or annoying, you probably don’t want them in your garden. There are many types of squirrels across the US, but the most common one we see in urban gardens in North Dakota is the Gray Squirrel. They can be quite destructive for gardens, flowerbeds, and planters, and unfortunately, […]