perennials
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Several varieties of salvia at the West-Central Research and Outreach Center
Fall is often seen as the garden’s winding-down season, but it’s a critical window for pollinators. Bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects need late...
Gardening is a rewarding hobby that provides a great reason to get outdoors. Getting one's hands dirty in the garden often pays off with a colorful, awe-inspiring and aesthetically appealing finished product.
Perennials are plants that live multiple years. Even though perennials may die back above...
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Cold hardy perennials perform well in retaining walls.
I recently moved to a home with heavy clay soil that does not drain well. I'm thinking my best course of action might be to build some raised beds filled with better-draining soil,...
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Winter in Minnesota is tough—not just on us, but also on our trees and shrubs. Snow, ice, and road salt can really take a toll on woody perennials, leaving them bent, broken, or even dead by spring. But don’t worry! You can help your...
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Yarrow is a drought-tolerant favorite in Minnesota landscapes and can be divided in the spring (cultivar ‘Moonshine’ is pictured).
Spring is a great time to divide certain perennials in your garden. Division produces more plants for...
Perennials can add color and vibrancy to any garden. One of the more desirable components of perennials is that they come back year after year, meaning homeowners do not have to invest in a gardenful of new flowers every year. That can add up to considerable savings. Perennials often form the...
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An offset of Heuchera ‘Electra’ can be divided from the mother plant in spring.
Spring is a great time to divide many of our favorite herbaceous garden perennials. The plants are small, easy to handle and they have the entire growing...
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Cold hardy perennials perform well in retaining walls.
I recently moved to a home with heavy clay soil that does not drain well. I'm thinking my best course of action might be to build some raised beds filled with better draining soil,...
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