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Just Add Water
Water features are a popular trend in modern residential landscapes. Ponds with exotic lotus, lilies and koi have been popular among water gardeners for many years, and swimming ponds with biological filtration have emerged as an alternative to in ground pools. For many people, a small pond, waterfall or fountainscape adds just enough water to enhance their landscape and enjoy the water gardening lifestyle. We’ll take a look at options for these three features, one at a time. Continue reading
Stylish Raingardens
I’ve heard it before. “Raingardens look like weed patches.” That may be true of poorly maintained raingardens, but well kept raingardens look fabulous, full of healthy native plants. And they don’t have to be 100% native. You can incorporate some beautiful perennial cultivars and still have a perfectly functioning raingarden. Here are four factors that make for a beautiful raingarden. Continue reading
Rain, Rain Go Away
With the extreme rainfalls we’ve had this year, making sure you have adequate water drainage for your landscaping is extremely important. Gutters can help gather storm water from your roof and distribute it away from your house, but oftentimes that water doesn’t make it to a safe place. This can cause problems inside your house and potentially damage your landscaping. Installing a proper residential landscape drainage system can solve a number of problems caused by storm water. This article explores the use of catch basins, drain tile and channel drains for stormwater redirection and infiltration.
Just Add Fire
For many of us, cooking outdoors is a summertime ritual. Spring, fall and winter activity, for that matter. Our options for cooking have expanded in recent years from a simple grill to elaborate outdoor kitchens with everything a chef could want to create culinary masterpieces. Or just cook a really great meal that family and friends enjoy. In this article we’ll explore some popular outdoor cooking options. Continue reading
A Landscape Revival
On June 4, 2011, the Roseville Rainbow Foods Pavillion sizzled with the energy of hundreds of native plant buyers, sellers and environmental enthusiasts. The first annual Landscape Revival Native Plant Expo & Market attracted avid native plant gardeners as well as folks new to the concept. Continue reading
A Review of Paving Options
Paver walkways and driveways outperform both asphalt and concrete in a number of areas.
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Three Summer Gardening Tips
Here are three tips to give you a vibrant garden this summer. Continue reading
Less Lawn – #1 Trend in Gardening
According to the American Society of Landscape Architects, reduced lawn has recently been identified as a top trend in landscaping. “Each year we get more and more customers who are interested in converting some of their front and/or back yard into a native garden area,” says Rose Brabender, Nursery Specialist at Hedberg Nursery in Stillwater. Continue reading
The Minnesota Environmental Initiative
Hedberg is delighted to announce that we, as part of the “Go Blue! Diamond Lake Community Makeover” project team, are finalists for a prestigious 2011 Environmental Initiative Award. These annual awards presented by the Minnesota Environmental Initiative (MEI) honor innovative projects that have achieved extraordinary environmental outcomes by harnessing the power of partnership. Continue reading
Only the Best for Mom
As a mother, I will tell you getting a card, gift or some form of recognition on Mother’s Day is VERY IMPORTANT. It doesn’t have to be much, but it has to be something. And it has to be on time. It’s only one day a year, but it’s a big one. So, if you’re running late on getting your mother something, here are ten suggestions. Continue reading