Articles by Gerten's Staff

Articles by Gerten's Staff

• Top Ten Perennials for Cut Flower Arrangements
  August 7, 2025

  Sandy has been creating fresh flower arrangements for decades! Here she shares her favorite perennials to plant and later cut to bring the beauty indoors. You'll learn best practices on cutting & care too. 

  Posted in: Annuals & Perennials ,  Perennials ,  Spring ,  Fall ,  Summer ,  Top Ten - From Gertens Experts

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• The Garden Scoop - Planting a Weed Barrier
  August 6, 2025

  I start with my number one pet peeve in landscaping. Anyone recommending (and using) plastic and rock to keep weeds at bay. This combo will also suffocate your landscape plants. NEXT, a list of lots of great suggestions for planting groundcovers aka weed barriers!

  Posted in: Conservation ,  Perennials ,  Landscape Help ,  Mulch ,  The Garden Scoop

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• Tuesday Toolkit: Building a Bird-Friendly Backyard
  July 30, 2025

  Welcome to your Tuesday Toolkit from Gertens a weekly dose of deep-dive garden inspiration, tips, and creative ideas to elevate every corner of your landscape & home. THIS WEEK: Building a Bird-Friendly Backyard!
  Posted in: Wild Birds ,  Tuesday Toolkit

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• The Garden Scoop - Let's have... the Talk
  July 29, 2025

  Got your attention?  We’re talking about plant sex aka pollination. There’s a lot of activity taking place in our gardens right now but no need to avert your eyes or cover the kids’ eyes.

  Posted in: Wildlife ,  Annuals & Perennials ,  Veggies, Herbs, and Fruits ,  The Garden Scoop

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• Tuesday Toolkit: Fixing 10 Common Lawn Issues
  July 28, 2025

  Welcome to your Tuesday Toolkit from Gertens a weekly dose of deep-dive garden inspiration, tips, and creative ideas to elevate every corner of your landscape & home. THIS WEEK: Fixing 10 Common Lawn Issues!
  Posted in: Landscape Help ,  Plant Diseases ,  Tuesday Toolkit

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• Tuesday Toolkit: Keeping Critters Out!
  July 21, 2025

  Welcome to your Tuesday Toolkit from Gertens a weekly dose of deep-dive garden inspiration, tips, and creative ideas to elevate every corner of your landscape & home. THIS WEEK: Keeping Critters Out!
  Posted in: Controlling Pests ,  Tuesday Toolkit

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• Tuesday Toolkit: Buzz off, Mosquitoes!
  July 14, 2025

  Welcome to your Tuesday Toolkit from Gertens a weekly dose of deep-dive garden inspiration, tips, and creative ideas to elevate every corner of your landscape & home. THIS WEEK: Mosquito Repellant Plants!
  Posted in: Controlling Pests ,  Tuesday Toolkit

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• Tuesday Toolkit: Vacation Proofing your Plants!
  July 7, 2025

  Welcome to your Tuesday Toolkit from Gertens a weekly dose of deep-dive garden inspiration, tips, and creative ideas to elevate every corner of your landscape & home. THIS WEEK: Vacation Proofing your Plants!
  Posted in: Annuals & Perennials ,  Veggies, Herbs, and Fruits ,  Houseplants ,  Tuesday Toolkit

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• Tuesday Toolkit: Pet Friendly Plant Guide
  July 1, 2025

  Welcome to your Tuesday Toolkit from Gertens a weekly dose of deep-dive garden inspiration, tips, and creative ideas to elevate every corner of your landscape & home. THIS WEEK: Pet Friendly Plant Guide!
  Posted in: Tuesday Toolkit

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• The Garden Scoop - It's been a HOT one!
  June 25, 2025

  Like 7 inches from the midday sun! (nod to Santana) Not only do WE feel it, but our plants do to. And not all of them are fans. While most of our tropical plants look good, they also cry out for water… just not soggy feet.

  Posted in: Annuals & Perennials ,  Annuals & Tropicals ,  Perennials ,  The Garden Scoop ,  Summer

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• Tuesday Toolkit: Taking Care of Teak
  June 24, 2025

  Welcome to your Tuesday Toolkit from Gertens a weekly dose of deep-dive garden inspiration, tips, and creative ideas to elevate every corner of your landscape & home. THIS WEEK: Taking Care of Teak Furniture!
  Posted in: Landscape Help ,  Tuesday Toolkit

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• Pet Safe Perennials, Annuals & Houseplants
  June 18, 2025

  No need to compromise your furry friends' health for a beautiful garden! Check out our list of pet-safe perennials, annuals, and houseplants. 

  Posted in: Annuals & Perennials ,  Annuals & Tropicals ,  Perennials ,  Houseplants

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• Tuesday Toolkit: Gothic Garden vs. Pastel Paradise
  June 16, 2025

  Welcome to your Tuesday Toolkit from Gertens a weekly dose of deep-dive garden inspiration, tips, and creative ideas to elevate every corner of your landscape & home. THIS WEEK: Exploring Aesthetics - Gothic Garden vs. Pastel Paradise!
  Posted in: Annuals & Perennials ,  Perennials ,  Tuesday Toolkit

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• Tuesday Toolkit: Minnesota Natives & Pollinator Month
  June 6, 2025

  Welcome to your Tuesday Toolkit from Gertens a weekly dose of deep-dive garden inspiration, tips, and creative ideas to elevate every corner of your landscape & home. THIS WEEK: Creating Eco-Friendly Landscapes with MN Natives & Celebrating Pollinator Month!
  Posted in: Annuals & Perennials ,  Perennials ,  Summer ,  Tuesday Toolkit

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• Tuesday Toolkit: 2025 Landscape Design Trends
  June 2, 2025

  Welcome to your Tuesday Toolkit from Gertens a weekly dose of deep-dive garden inspiration, tips, and creative ideas to elevate every corner of your landscape & home. THIS WEEK: 2025 Design Trends & what we're loving for our landscapes!
  Posted in: Annuals & Perennials ,  Veggies, Herbs, and Fruits ,  Shrubs & Vines ,  Landscape Help ,  Summer ,  Tuesday Toolkit

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