Brad shares his Top Ten Evergreens!
Growing Trees
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Top Ten Evergreens
July 25, 2024
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THE GARDEN SCOOP: The Gardener Wants What the Gardener Wants – Zone 5A Plants
April 30, 2024
We talked about this... yes, our local area has been deemed zone 5a. So, let’s just dive in and peek at some of those zone 5a plants we’ve only dreamed of...
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THE GARDEN SCOOP: Hold Up Before You Get the Hose Out
February 5, 2024
Should we start watering? MANY are asking with these warm temperatures. There are many reason to be concerned about our trees. First is the drought and hot weather we’ve experienced the past couple of years which affects new trees and established trees.
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THE GARDEN SCOOP: Arbor Day 2023 – How to Kill Your Tree
April 24, 2023
Now WHY would I tell you how to kill your tree? So you DON’T. I don’t have enough fingers to count the ways you can, but I will share some of the most common.
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VIDEO: Brad Plants Bareroot Cherry Tree
April 19, 2023
Our tree expert, Brad, shares how to plant a bare-root tree. Here he plants a 'North Star' cherry tree, however, the instructions are appropriate for any type of bare-root tree planting. A very important piece is to make sure you do not bury the graft!
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VIDEO: Brad on Winter Prep for Deciduous Trees
October 17, 2022
Brad shares information on preparing your newly planted deciduous trees (3 years and younger) for winter and the best methods to ensure their longevity, protecting them from cracking & animal damage.
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VIDEO: Two Methods to Protect Evergreens During Winter
October 17, 2022
Brad shares two methods to protect evergreens that may be prone to winter sunburn.
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VIDEO: Bare Root Planting Demo With Brad
April 27, 2022
Our tree expert, Brad, shares the best tips to planting bare root trees and shrubs.
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VIDEO: Early Spring Tree Care With Brad
March 30, 2022
Brad answers questions such as pruning, animal damage, fertilizer and mulch along with how to respond to last year's drought.
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Top Ten Trees for Minnesota
February 28, 2022
Sean's Top Ten Trees for Minnesota!
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THE GARDEN SCOOP: Winter Slumber for Our Plants
November 8, 2021
One of the first things we do for all our plants, from lawn to roses to evergreens, is to water them until the ground freezes.
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THE GARDEN SCOOP: Fall Is for Planting
September 29, 2021
The soil is warm and the air is cool. A wonderful time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials. Get the Scoop on Fall planting and the importance of root pruning, mulching and watering.
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THE GARDEN SCOOP: Drought Stressed Plants
August 26, 2021
You can almost hear our plants slurping it up! But is it enough to restore our lawns and help our drought stressed trees, shrubs and other established plantings? The experts at Gertens can answer that question!
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Planting Bare Root Trees and Shrubs
April 12, 2021
Bare root plants are leafless, in a dormant state and without soil on their roots, thus the name. The experts at Gertens provide tips on properly planting and caring for these plants!
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Save Your Ash - Protect Against Emerald Ash Borer
January 15, 2021
The Emerald Ash Borer has been steadily moving through our nation’s forests and has destroyed hundreds of millions of Ash trees. The experts at Gertens provide symptoms, protection techniques, and other information to keep these pests from destroying your ash trees!