February is packed with meaningful events and holidays. From Groundhog Day to Black History Month to Valentine's Day, there are plenty of significant events on the calendar in the second month of the year.
Presidents' Day is one such event. Presidents' Day was initially established to honor the...
Come the holiday season, perhaps no tradition evokes the warm and fuzzy "feels" more than a family outing to pick a Christmas tree. Whether it's a trek to a live Christmas tree farm or a short drive to the nearest pre-cut tree lot, the process of selecting a tree that will serve as the crown jewel...
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H. paniculata ‘Little Lamb’ cascades over the author’s timber wall.
Question: I moved into a new house with some gorgeous hydrangeas. When is the best time to prune them?
Answer: When to prune hydrangeas is a common question and the...
Millions of people enjoy camping every year. Data from the KOA 2021 North American Camping Report indicates there were more than 94.5 million camper households throughout North America in 2020.
As the world confronted the COVID-19 pandemic, North American campers took to camping in droves and...
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Hydrangeas are one of the most popular blooming woody shrubs in Minnesota landscapes and, as you’d expect, people often ask how and when to prune these beloved shrubs.
Heading cuts redirect growth or shorten small branches. The high...
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Planting radishes and carrots side by side is a great example of space-saving in the garden.
Companion planting is a great way to use space efficiently in the garden, plant your vegetables and flowers in mutually beneficial arrangements...