Minnesota - Fine Gardening

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    Design

    Hardy Spring Containers for Warm Days and Cold Nights

    Spring is that time of year when the air smells like things want to grow. But then a chilly wind shows up with a snow flurry and reminds you it’s…

  • Design

    Low-Maintenance Plants for Your Region

    When we only prioritize plants we want over plants our landscape needs, each season is filled with a never-ending list of chores: pruning, pinching, watering, treating, amending, and fertilizing, with…

  • two different plants with blue berries
    Design

    Noninvasive Alternatives to Privet Hedge

    With origins as far back as the Bronze Age, hedges were used to corral livestock to protect crops, defend land from invaders, and, eventually, define the boundaries of property and…

  • sunny front yard garden bed with colorful flowers
    Design

    Last Year’s Gardening Season at the 45th Parallel

    Happy Monday GPODers! Today we're getting an update from Susan Warde in St. Paul, Minnesota, a frequent contributor to Garden Photo of the Day (check out some of her previous submissions…

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    Design

    Great Native Perennials for Your Region

    In every corner of the United States, native perennials offer an unparalleled blend of beauty, resilience, and ecological harmony. In "Great Native Perennials for Your Region," we’ve partnered with regional…

  • Chinese juniper raft style bonsai
    How-To

    Bonsai 101: Lessons from the Chicago Botanic Garden

    While I enjoy experiencing all types of plants at the botanic gardens I visit, I have always been entranced by stunning bonsai specimens and actively seek out bonsai collections whenever…

  • robotic lawn mower in use
    Article

    Are Robotic Lawn Mowers Effective?

    Automation is everywhere, promising to make our lives easier and more productive. When it comes to mowing our lawns, the traditional time-saver has been finding someone else to do the…

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    Design

    Low-Light Indoor Plants with Unique Foliage

    Who wouldn’t love a lush display of fabulous foliage filling their home during dreary winter months? I attempt to achieve this with select tropical plants I have nurtured for years.…

  • Summer Wine ninebark in fall
    Design

    Season’s End in Susan’s Garden

    Hi GPODers! We're back in the garden of Susan Warde in St. Paul, Minnesota. If you need a refresher on Susan's garden, check out some of her previous submissions: Color…

  • Blue Shadow Fothergilla, Color Guard Yucca and Wedding Gown Bigleaf Hydrangea
    Design

    The Best House Foundation Plants for Your Region

    When it comes to choosing foundation plants for your home, it’s important to pick species that not only enhance your landscape but also thrive in your specific climate. That’s why…