Author: Michele
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Minnesota in June: Tree and Garden Guide
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Summer is officially here in Minnesota as we welcome the summer solstice on June 21! Our lakes are filled with anglers and water skiers while campers sleep beneath a breathtaking starry sky. There is so much to do in the summer in the land of 10,000 lakes. June is such…
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Minnesota in May: Tree and Garden Guide
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It’s time for northern climate gardeners to put your summer landscape plans into action. The soil is warm enough now to plant show stopping dahlias, exotic lilies, and breathtaking gladiolus. Cool-season crops and many herbs can also be put into the ground early this month, as they can tolerate a…
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Minnesota in April: Tree and Garden Care Guide
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April showers, bring May flowers. The sun is warming up our soils and awakening our trees, shrubs, and perennials this month. New growth is evident everywhere, with leaf buds breaking open, spring bulbs emerging from the earth, and wildlife returning to their summer homes. Winter is officially over and we…
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Minnesota Native Trees to Plant Now for Climate Change
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10 Minnesota Native Trees to Plant in your Landscape.
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Tree Love: Earth’s Best Friend
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Trees are the most powerful plant in our ecosystem. From lowering energy costs to providing habitat for wildlife, the benefits of trees are endless. I became a certified tree care advisor in 2025 because I am passionate about teaching our community why we need to keep our current trees healthy,…
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Minnesota in March: Tree and Garden Care Guide
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MONTHLY YARD AND GARDEN TO-DO LIST Welcome to spring Minnesota gardeners! It is the month of March and time for starting seeds indoors, drawing up garden plans and checking on trees for any signs of winter damage. It is too soon to do any major yard work as pollinators are…