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You only get one chance to make a first impression. Whether you are trying to sell your home or plan to live there for years to come, your yard is the first thing people see. Let Mickman Brothers help you invest in your most valuable asset...your home. We’ve been enhancing our Twin Cities neighborhoods with a full range of landscaping, irrigation, and garden products and services since 1975. Mickman Brothers will help you increase your curb appeal and protect your investment. Landscape Design Services Our professional team of landscape designers and installation artisans will help you create a vision for your yard, and guide you through the process of turning that vision into a reality. Our Full Service Family Garden Center Our knowledgeable personnel offer a wide range of plant materials including fresh annuals and perennials grown right in our own greenhouses. Lawn Sprinkler Systems Let our award winning team of lawn sprinkler system designers and installers provide your home with the proper landscape irrigation for the long term care of your valuable landscaping. Landscape Maintenance Dependable, professional tree and shrub care by our certified arborist staff insures that your landscape will thrive for years to come. Services include guaranteed Dutch Elm, Oak Wilt and Emerald Ash Borer treatments, corrective pruning, fertilization services, spring and fall cleanup, etc.
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Green Careers
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Create an Outdoor Experience
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Arbor Day Poster Contest
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Green for Life
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For Your Community’s Environment: Conserve, Restore, Protect Water Resources
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Conserving Water in Your Landscape with Irrigation
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Tips ‘n Clips
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Recycle Garden Plastic
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GardenMinnesota.com – Home of the Outdoor Living Experts
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Plants – the Original Green
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Award-Winning Landscapes
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Advertiser Directory
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Are you looking for a rewarding career? Green industry professions offer variety, flexibility, competitive pay, opportunities to grow, and overall job satisfaction. There are plenty of opportunities for smart, passionate and enthusiastic people like you. When you step outside, virtually everything you see that isn’t asphalt
It’s more than digging in the dirt.
While many jobs in this industry are hands-on, technology is a big part of the green industry and there are many occupations to choose from, like construction, retail, arboriculture, landscape management, and more.
You can earn a great living as a green industry professional.
Wages may vary by region, but depending on which career path you choose, you could make more than $100,000 a year and even open your own business.
has been touched at some point by someone in the green industry. By making such a positive impact on the environment, it’s hard for LandLovers not to love what they do. There are many career possibilities in the green industry, including rewarding professions in:
Arboriculture
Landscape Design
Garden Center
Landscape Installation
Gardening Services
Landscape Management& Lawn Care
Irrigation
Nursery & Greenhouse Production
Find out more, including job postings, career descriptions and links to higher education, at www.theLandLovers.org.
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er Facts: Being green is cool. Consider if you became the head of landscape management at Sea World™, the White House, or the Mall of America™! Or maybe you will design a healing garden offering comfort to cancer patients at the local hospital. Perhaps you will create a treatment that stops pests (such as the Emerald Ash Borer) from killing hundreds of thousands of trees across the country. Those flowers that line the Miracle Mile in Chicago had to be grown by someone, why not you? Maybe you will care for the sports turf at Fenway Park or Qwest Field. The possibilities are endless.
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It makes great use of a college education.
Green industry careers require individuals with a strong academic foundation of literacy, chemistry, biology, mathematical and analytical skills, not to mention creativity, problem solving, coordination, and most importantly, passion! Many positions in the nursery and landscape industry require a 2- or 4-year college degree. And, if you wish to move up into a management position, you will often need an advanced degree to do so.
green careers
It’s more than a summer job.
There are many career paths to follow once you enter the green industry and the jobs are not just seasonal! You can get a certificate or degree from a 2- or 4-year college, work your way up into management or even someday start your own business.
Want more information? Check out
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n Minnesota, the season to gather outdoors is brief. Extending our season and having fabulous gatherings that family and friends remember is a dream for most of us. What makes entertaining outdoors a pleasure rather than a chore? Why do some outdoor spaces invite us to linger while others seem to push us away? Top Twin Cities landscape and lighting designers have a lot to say on these topics, and are anxious to help you understand the design concepts and elements that can transform your outdoor space from ordinary to extraordinary.
The Big Three – Key Concepts for Success
Almost everyone in the field of landscape architecture and design agrees on a few basic principles that, if followed, will ensure your investment is rewarded with years of enjoyment. Start with a design that is geared towards your lifestyle. Then make sure the space is big enough to accommodate the flow of activity. Finally, though often an afterthought, lighting is key to unlocking full enjoyment of your landscape.
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Much like planning any other portion of your landscape, creating an outdoor entertaining area that is comfortable, inviting and easy to use is the result of careful planning and a good design. If you use and enjoy your outdoor space(s) frequently, chances are they were designed with you in mind. Think about daily use early in the design process and picture how you and your family will benefit as you relax together beneath the sky. What about special events – the parties and gatherings you imagine hosting; how many people will attend, are they formal or informal? Do you tend to have parties in the evening, or are you more interested in casual weekend gatherings that take place during daylight hours? Are you all about paper plates and simple BBQ’s or do you envision an outdoor serving area and buffet? Do you prefer to have everyone sit around a table, or picture groups of two or three finding cozy spots to perch while they enjoy their food? This information is important as you begin to translate your outdoor room from a dream to a reality.
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There is no need to create a monument or hotel inspired grand plaza – design with your use in mind. “It’s easy to get carried away,” says Tom Dahlmeier of Tri Designs. “I encourage my clients not to focus on materials until they have figured out their budget. Focus on the concept first!” Ed Burke of Phillips Garden reminds us that “Anything can be designed well, but how it is used at the end of the day is what matters.” Thoughtful and considered planning, and the services of a design professional are the most important initial investment you can
make to ensure your new outdoor living space is functional, beautiful, and just right for your needs and desires. “One of the most surprising things for people who haven’t had a professionally designed outdoor space before is that they feel comfortable, that it feels like them, like what they were looking for and hoping for.” Steve Modrow, biota – A Design + Build Firm
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What are the elements that make for a successful entertaining space? “Fire – got to have it, want to have it!” says Jack Dorcey of Landscape Design Studios. Fire pits, fireplaces and outdoor ovens are all popular ways to bring fire to your outdoor environment. Fire pits can be an affordable approach if you want to incorporate a fire element into your landscape. Whether permanent or portable, a fire pit becomes a destination and gathering place. People are drawn to the light and the warmth and enjoy gathering in a circle around an open flame. The decision as to whether you purchase a moveable or permanent fire pit should be based 95 percent of the time on the size of the area, and how the space is going to be used. Moveable fire pits, available in a staggering number of shapes, sizes and styles can make smaller spaces truly multi-functional while larger environments benefit from the structure and visual impact a built-in fire pit provides.
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including inlays, natural stone, or a color palette and pattern that you find pleasing. If you want to design and build a fire pit on your own, make sure that it is positioned properly so as not to obstruct views from your house, so that smoke drifts away from your home and guests, and that it is in line with city codes and ordinances. As the attraction to an outdoor fire is so strong, fire pits can be situated away from the home. They are a wonderful design element and will pull your guests out into the garden thus expanding the space you have available for entertaining.
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Fireplaces are naturally beautiful and picturesque; they are inviting and draw people in. According to Jason Rathe of Field Outdoor Spaces, there are a few inherent challenges with fireplaces. “They get big and tall fast, and are not conducive to seating for a large group of people. Fire pits have an advantage here.� Rathe suggests using plants to marry the fireplace to the surrounding landscape. Large shrubs, planted in layers with smaller shrubs and looser, arching perennials help soften the edges, reduce the sense that there is a large protrusion on the landscape and help create a smooth transition between the fireplace and adjacent spaces.
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Kitchens and Ovens Outdoor pizza ovens are becoming ever more popular. They can be used for any number of recipes that require slow cooking at a low temperature. Start with pizza in the evening, followed by bread or meats the following day and, as the temperature decreases, slow roast tomatoes, onions, garlic and other vegetables to bring out their flavor. This type of oven comes in a range of sizes and shapes and can be incorporated into most any design.
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Trends and Thoughtful Additions People want to create more intimate spaces than they have in prior years. Anne Marie Moseman, Mickman Brothers Inc., has seen this change in her clients. “We are incorporating outdoor living space into the garden and yard rather than separating it from the landscape. For instance, garden beds enveloping the patio so one has the feeling they are seated in the midst of a garden.” Along with this, Ivan Izzo, Linder’s Landscape Design and Installation, suggests that renovating or updating existing gardens and entertaining spaces is a great approach for anyone who wants the look and feel of a new design but prefers to use as much of their existing hardscape and plants as possible. Moran of Gertens has seen a surge in requests for unusual fire elements. In particular, tabletop fire pits with a bed of colored glass shards where the flame emerges, and the Venturi flame – a gas-powered flame contained in a tall glass tube. “It looks like a cyclone of fire and is perfect for a small patio.” This echoes what Alyson Landmark is hearing from her clients – the desire to stick to their budget, and focus on activities and features that they cannot easily replicate indoors such as fire and water features. Portable exterior lamps - decorative and moveable fixtures designed to be used outside much like a table lamp or floor lamp you find indoors, are the next big thing in outdoor lighting. Nels Peterson of N Design Partners is very excited about the possibilities they offer in terms of creating intimacy and ambience in outdoor settings. With sustainable landscaping at the top of many people’s minds, Tina Plant, Hedberg Landscape, suggests using permeable pavers for patios and collecting rainwater to top off water features and irrigate garden beds.
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Space and Flow “First and foremost is the space. Have enough patio space for the activities you engage in, for seating, and spaces between elements. It is important not to obstruct the traffic flow.” Colleen Moran, Gerten’s It can be difficult to imagine how large an outdoor space truly needs to be in order to comfortably accommodate the activities you envision. Although there are formulas available in books and online to calculate space requirements, it is all a little abstract until you actually bring furniture outside and arrange it in a variety of configurations. This is an easy way to truly understand your spatial requirements. Most designers appreciate any input you can give about furnishings you’ve considered or are planning to purchase. This helps them understand the total amount of space you will need. You’d hate to find the perfect dining table and chairs, on sale no less, and then discover that your new patio is just a little too small for them to fit. “My clients often come up with a list of things or features they want (fireplace, patio, etc.) but don’t pick up on the importance of traffic patterns. They understand the concept of the outdoor room but don’t know how to put it all together to create both space and flow.” Alyson Landmark, Bachman’s
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Outdoor living spaces are similar to rooms in your house. Some areas are active. This means a task-related activity takes place such as cooking and serving food, or that people use the space to get from Point A to Point B. This includes the obvious (pathways and stairs) as well as not-so-obvious places a person might traverse. Passive areas generally have no traffic and are places where people sit, eat and relax. “Remember that people like to participate when gathering at an event” says Eric Baldus of TerraVista Landscape and Design. Baldus entertains frequently and has first-hand knowledge about traffic flow. As a designer he works to ensure that important factors are addressed: Is there enough space around the grill area for people to gather; are the pathways clear and unobstructed? Is there room behind chairs at the table for people to pass behind?
Lighting “There is a huge value to lighting. Homeowners often get home at dusk or after dark and for them to enjoy their landscape it needs to be lit. Lighting really extends the use a homeowner can get from their landscape and once people start installing lights they love the results.”
Jack Dorcey, Landscape Design Studios
Despite the fact that outdoor lighting is essential to creating ambience, designers say that only 10 to 35 percent of clients include it in their initial budget. It is generally seen as an add-on or “icing on the cake,” and is often the first to be cut when budgets are tight. And yet, in the end, a number of designers interviewed said that lighting is one of the elements that makes their clients the happiest, and that once installed they can’t imagine their landscape without it. Lighting designer Nels Peterson, N Design Partners, explains that the first principle in lighting is to understand that “… light requires distance. This means that whatever is being illuminated has the chance to settle in and look natural. The second principle is that you have to think theatrically; trees and plants are performers – how would you light them?” Placing lights too close to the object being lit produces hot spots and often has a harsh appearance. Peterson works to make sure that the source of the light is inconspicuous as possible. “Create the illusion that the lit object is creating all of the light in the space even though it is not.” Lighting helps frame areas, creates
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boundaries and helps make your landscape more inviting. “Lighting the space is key to having it feel like a room or series of rooms at night” says Jason Rathe of Field Outdoor Spaces. “This is especially important at the perimeter so the space has more depth and feels larger rather than closed down in darkness.” “It is so much better to involve the designer in the beginning, or at the very least in the middle of the process. This can often save expense and reduce headaches not to mention create a more pleasing overall design. Lighting is an all or nothing part of the project, don’t invest heavily and then expect to address lighting as an afterthought and have it look planned and considered.”
and style whether sophisticated or eclectic, casual or formal, understated or exuberant. “Create an experience or series of experiences using your entire yard… nooks and crannies, different spaces and scales and a variety of seating options. This is especially important when entertaining,” suggests Burke of Phillips Garden. “You can experience your property no matter how large or small, and celebrate a sense of place. After all, this is your home and your garden.” Staying true to the essential concepts that make for a beautiful and functional outdoor living space will ensure that you enjoy your investment for years to come. If you get the “bones” right—a thoughtful design, the right size for your needs, and lighting to create ambience–your overall enjoyment and that of your guests will be greatly enhanced.
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Who doesn’t want to host a party that people talk about months later, or have a garden and landscape that family members look back on fondly and think – we had some of the best times in our yard! It’s not as difficult as you might think to make your home landscape a destination, and a favorite spot to build memories. You can have an outdoor room that reflects your sense of color GardenMinnesota.com
“If you create an environment that is truly relaxing, one that fits your personality and budget – you’ve got an escape to paradise right at home.” Karen Filloon, Southview Design
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The Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association is the state
a local celebrity in New York Mills! In addition to her proud
coordinator for an annual Arbor Day Poster Contest which is
family and classmates, the editor of the East Otter Tail Focus
open to all Minnesota fifth grade students.
and personnel from the local radio station were on hand to
This year’s 1st place poster contest winner was Heather Weller,
interview her after the tree planting ceremony.
a fifth grader at New York Mills Elementary. She won two
The contest educates children about the importance of planting
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and caring for trees. Teachers are provided with a curriculum
the Mall of America and had a tree planted in her honor on
that meets national teaching standards, and this year’s theme,
the school grounds. An Autumn Blaze® Maple was donated
“Trees are Terrific … In All Shapes and Sizes!” is designed to
by Tim Swedberg of Swedberg Nurseries and planted by
increase knowledge about the importance of tree diversity in
Nick Theroux, of Blossoms, Birds & Beyond. Heather became
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olunteers from seventy Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA) companies all across Minnesota participated in “Green for Life”. Members of MNLA organized volunteer tree-planting projects at schools in their local communities. MNLA even received a proclamation from the governor that September 16, 2010 was “Green for Life Day” in Minnesota. With many members planting at multiple schools and presenting to multiple classes (including a few all-school assemblies), MNLA directly educated thousands of Minnesota school children and hundreds of teachers!
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Participant Response The response from the companies and educators involved has been overwhelmingly positive. Some quotes from participants: • It is a great thing to do for schools and the environment to boot. • Thank you for bringing this program to “Life”! We had a wonderful time and the kids really enjoyed themselves! Two of our employees were given big hugs from a couple of the kids :) We really enjoyed ourselves, thank you! • The students were eager to help dig the planting hole, set the tree up, and fill and water it in. It was a fun event for everyone! Thanks much to the MNLA for creating and coordinating this event! • Boy did we have fun! We planted a tree and a shrub and gave a talk about trees and their value in the environment and in the economy. • We are very appreciative for both the tree and the opportunity the experience provided to teach our students about its environmental benefits. Thanks to MNLA for organizing this fun and educational event! The full summary including links to photos, news stories and videos is on GardenMinnesota.com.
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Water Resour A driveway utilizing a permeable paver system allows rainwater to stay on your property and not run off into lakes, streams or storm drains. Proper design and construction is crucial to a successful permeable paver system.
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long with oxygen, water is the most precious natural resource that we have. Sometimes it’s easy to take water for granted in the land of 10,000 lakes. However, conserving, restoring, and protecting freshwater resources and their surrounding watersheds is vital according to Minnesota’s Freshwater Society. Freshwater is vital to all living things and there is an impending crisis in the quantity and quality of accessible freshwater. The average homeowner can play a big role in conserving water resources in your landscape. First, start with your irrigation system. Experienced irrigation professionals can properly design and install a system that will protect the value and usability of your landscape, while at the same time reducing water waste and unnecessary expense. Installing new water-saving technologies and performing on-going professional maintenance will be an investment that will return dividends via lower water usage, a better-looking landscape, and reduction in your city’s peak water demand (lowering the city’s need to spend on water storage capacity). See the related story on page 21 to learn more about ways to conserve water in your irrigation system. The other critical area where homeowners can take action is to minimize the amount of stormwater runoff from your property. Stormwater is water from rain or melting snow that does not soak into the GardenMinnesota.com
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for your community’s environment ground. It flows from rooftops, over paved areas and bare soil and through sloped lawns. As it flows, this runoff collects and transports soil, pest manure, salt, pesticides, fertilizer, oil and grease, leaves, litter and other potential pollutants. Even if your house is not on a waterfront, storm drains and sewers efficiently convey this
polluted runoff from your neighborhood to the nearest body of water. Among the steps you can take to minimize stormwater runoff: • Trees and shrubs: Both the leaves and the roots of plant material capture significant amounts of water. Planting a tree is an easy step that every homeowner can take today to control stormwater runoff (plus trees produce oxygen, sequester carbon, lower energy costs, and improve property values!). • Plant selection: Consult your local nursery and landscape professional to determine the right plants for the right place on your property. Oftentimes, native plants and grasses are a good choice because they can be drought and pest resistant, thus requiring less water, fertilizer and pesticides.
A tree canopy intercepts rainfall while the root system provides excellent infiltration and water quality treatment.
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• Healthy lawns: Prevent soil erosion by maintaining a healthy lawn. Seed bare spots to minimize soil loss. Direct water from downspouts away from impervious surfaces and onto the
lawn, or use a rain barrel to collect water for later use. • Clean up: Make sure you or your landscape management contractor is sweeping up dirt, grass clippings and leaves away from impervious surfaces. Allowing these to enter the storm sewer adds phosphorus to lakes and wetlands and increases the likelihood of algae growth. Keep herbicides and insecticides off impervious surfaces and apply them at the correct rate and time. Finally, pick up pet wastes which contain harmful bacteria and nutrients that degrade water quality. • Vegetated Swale: A broad, shallow channel used for conveying stormwater runoff. Grass on the side slopes and bottom acts to slow runoff velocity, trap particulates, and promote infiltration. • Vegetated Buffer: Vegetated surfaces used to reduce stormwater velocities from nearby less pervious surfaces. They also filter out pollutants from stormwater and allow infiltration into underlying soil.
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• Cisterns: Large storage devices that are often built below ground for storing captured stormwater and can be integrated with more sophisticated pumping devices. For example, some cisterns collect stormwater that is subsequently used for non-potable plumbing, such as flushing of toilets, or irrigation applications.
Green roofs require professional engineering.
• Green Roofs: Green roofs are specially designed to include plants which reduce surface runoff from the rooftop by absorbing stormwater and slowing stormwater flow rates. • Raingarden: A system for controlling runoff using soils and plants. Surface runoff is directed into shallow, landscaping depressions. These depressions are designed to incorporate many of the pollutant removal mechanisms that operate in forested or other natural (prairies, wetlands, etc.) ecosystems.
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A rain barrel is a great place to start in conserving water in your landscape.
• Rain Barrel: A storage tank that captures stormwater runoff. Rain barrels are typically adapted from existing barrels, sit above ground, and have a storage capacity of approximately 50-80 gallons.
• Permeable Paver Systems: A specially designed interlocking concrete or clay paver system which has an underlying stone reservoir that temporarily stores the surface runoff before it infiltrates into the subsoil or is “cleaned” and cooled and then discharged. Permeable paver systems allow water to pass through the spaces between the pavers. The pavers can be concrete, clay or composite, but the system is the same. The system of construction is the vital part of a permeable paver system (PPS). Sources: Freshwater Society; Woodbury Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program; University of Wisconsin-Green Bay; Southview Design; North Carolina State University; University of Missouri Extension; Maryland Department of the Environment.
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A drip irrigation system installed underneath mulch will deliver maximum moisture to plant beds while using a minimum amount of water.
Conserving Water in Your Landscape with Irrigation By Jeff Latterell, Irrigation Consulting Group is estimated that installation of a SmartController will reduce your water usage by 20 to 30 percent.
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Today’s landscape irrigation systems can be water-wise and environmentally responsible – if the system is designed, installed and maintained correctly. Check the references of your irrigation professional; and consider hiring a Certified Irrigation Contractor or Designer, or an EPA WaterSense® Partner. Here are some common practices to ensure your irrigation system remains as efficient as possible:
Drip Irrigation Use drip irrigation for trees, shrubs and plants. Drip irrigation is the most efficient way to water and will deliver water right to the roots of the plant. Since water is delivered directly to the soil rather than the plant, evaporation from the leaf surface is eliminated. Drip irrigation is not affected by the wind and is typically more than 90% efficient.
Rain Sensor One of the smartest ways to conserve water in your landscape is by installing a rain sensor on your irrigation system controller. Minnesota state law requires a rain sensor to be installed on all new irrigation systems, however there are many systems throughout the state that do not take advantage of this technology. A rain sensor will turn off your irrigation system when rainfall is detected, eliminating unnecessary watering.
Smart Controller Install a Smart-Controller on your irrigation system. Smart-Controllers
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System Audits and Maintenance will automatically adjust the irrigation system operating times in response to the current environmental conditions. These controllers are also referred to as weather-based controllers. As environmental conditions change, the controller will automatically increase or decrease irrigation. The installation of a weather-based controller will conserve water and ensure proper plant health. It
Proper irrigation system audits and maintenance is always an excellent tool for conserving water. A poorly maintained irrigation system can waste water. Hire an irrigation professional to Inspect your system frequently for damaged or clogged equipment. Replace any damaged or broken equipment as soon as possible. A well maintained irrigation system will often result in efficient water usage.
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ow many of us are favored with the “well-drained loam rich in organic matter” that gardening books and catalogs are constantly reminding us is the ultimate condition in which to grow plants to their best advantage? Rare is the gardener hereabouts who faces the luxury of the ideal soil. Soil’s not your problem? How about light? Most plants worth growing require a modicum of sunlight to thrive. It wasn’t that long ago that landscape designers threw up their hands at the prospect of growing anything in dense shade. Now we know better. A broad cast of plants is waiting in the wings to take advantage of that dim corner of the yard. Let’s also discuss two other challenging conditions that face local gardeners: moisture-retentive soils and sloping ground. Instead of fighting such circumstances, why not take advantage of adverse situations to play up the ecology of your hand using plants suitable to their surroundings?
Think of planting in layers, as nature would. At the lowest level, consider groundcovers such as sweet woodruff, Galium odoratum, whose 4-inch tall, fresh green foliage on wiry stems is smothered with pure white flowers in spring... vigorous and carefree. Epimediums are a much-underused but invaluable hardy perennial that can be used singly or as a groundcover. Heart-shaped leaves in thin stems form a mounding plant to 6-inch tall. Curious, spidery pastel blooms appear in early spring. Epimediums, once established, can tolerate a wide range of conditions, from dry shade to nearly full sun. Make good use of a native grass-like plant, Carex pensylvanica, which is found in open woodlands hereabouts. This moderate spreader, whose arching habit suggests rippling waves, reaches 6-12 inches tall and can take moderate foot traffic. Evergreen, Carex pensylvanica is perennially attractive and serves as a perfect foil for taller plants planted amongst it. No care required.
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Deep shade can be a tricky situation, especially if it’s a condition that has crept up on you. Trees grow bit by bit and before you know it, the sunny garden is anything but. If it’s shade that’s caused by trees, often the circumstance can be made even more unbearable for plants by the presence of a thick mat of shallow tree roots. At any rate, instead of giving up all hope of establishing vegetation in shade and applying a layer of mulch instead, why not consider the wide range of plants that flourish as an understory layer beneath that majestic oak or maple or in the shelter of that fence or building. Any discussion of shade must begin with an assessment of the shade itself. Does any sun at all reach the ground? Many plants we consider sunlovers will withstand a modest amount of shade, others prefer it. A little lesson in trial and error may be in order to determine if the available sunlight is sufficient to support plant life. That notion is really nothing new to savvy gardeners, most of whom are fairly adventurous and willing to experiment. Herewith a few ideas for making the most of a shady condition: go beyond the ubiquitous ferns, hostas and astilbes. GardenMinnesota.com
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Asarum europaeus (bottom right) in a mixed bed with other shade loving plants including hosta and fern Photo courtesy of Jayne Roberts
sky-blue flowers of varieties, ‘Stairway to Heaven’ and ‘Touch of Class’ are eyecatching against the plants’ 18-24 inch tall mound of variegated foliage. Either would be stunning paired with European ginger. For fall bloom, Chelone, turtlehead, can’t be beat. The variety ‘Hot Lips’ offers clusters of rosy pink turtlehead shaped blooms atop 30-inch tall plants in AugustSeptember. Lance-shaped leaves are a rich dark green. Light to moderate shade suits this slowly-spreading perennial just fine.
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One last favorite recommended groundcover would have to be European ginger, Asarum europaeum. Kidney-shaped, 2-inch wide, glossy, deep green leaves form a 2-3 inch tall mound that increases slowly. This one requires adequate moisture and organic-rich soil to prosper, but is very much worth the effort.
groundcovers might begin with Aruncus, goatsbeard. In particular, a variety called ‘Misty Lace’ will catch your eye. Frothy, creamy, astilbe-like blooms top 24-inch tall mounds of ferny foliage in May-June. Leaves turning a mouth-watering shade of salmon extend the season of interest for this goatsbeard.
The list of taller perennials to grow alongside or through the aforementioned
Another May-June bloomer might be the polemoniums, Jacob’s ladders. The
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Some of the Actaeas, snakeroot, bloom right up to frost, quite an admirable trait. Slender spires of pure white, feathery blooms top 48-inch tall mounds of maplelike foliage. The variety ‘White Pearl’ is delightfully fragrant, adding another dimension to the late-season garden. Snakeroots growing up through a carpet of Carex pensylvanica presents a pleasing vignette. Yet a third level in our shade landscape consists of shrubs. Shrubs add weight and permanence to the scheme and offer a pleasant background to perennials.
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Many shrubs offer spring bloom and fall leaf coloration, extending the term of attraction. Let’s single out several favorites. Blackhaw viburnum, Viburnum prunifolium has sturdy branches which are cloaked in mossy green, almond-shaped leaves that turn a rich reddish bronze come fall. Flowers are scant, but will produce a few clusters of black fruit that is attractive to birds. The 10-12-foot tall rangy silhouette of Blackhaw suits the woodland setting nicely.
Like the viburnums, dogwoods are stalwarts in the shady setting. Who doesn’t love the sight of redtwig dogwood branches, whose vibrant color highlights the winter landscape? Choose ‘Cardinal’ redtwig dogwood for especially vibrant winter color. Gray dogwood, Cornus racemosa, is a somewhat more obscure cousin. This 10-12 foot tall, upright native shrub naturalizes nicely (that is, it spreads gently by underground shoots) in a woodland setting, adding an unstudied air to its surroundings. Bark is a smooth gray, leaves are a lustrous green turning bronzy purple in fall, and white flowers in early summer are followed by clusters of white berries that are quickly devoured by robins and cedar waxwings.
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Witchhazel, Hamamelis virginiana, is one of those plants best appreciated close up. The 12-15 foot tall, broadly spreading shrub with large leaves turning a bright yellow in fall is stunning enough, but its curious, small yellow flowers are held closely along the branches in fall when you’d least expect such a sight.
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Moisture-Retentive Soil Another situation that produces some head-scratching moments is that spot of land that retains moisture for whatever reason. Perhaps the soil is heavy, there’s a low spot that doesn’t drain well after rains, or perhaps there’s an edge of a pond or stream that floods occasionally. Don’t give up hope if you desire to garden in such areas. Rather consider the following perennials as candidates for these locales. Like many perennials that can grow in boggy sites, Amsonia tabernaemontana (willow-leaved amsonia) likes being in normal garden soil as well. But try a good sunny, marshy location and watch this amsonia flourish. Two to three foot tall plants with sturdy stems and narrow, light GardenMinnesota.com
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flowers, marvelous bird and butterfly habitat. A grass recommended without reservation for moist situations is Spodiopogon sibiricus (frost grass). This 4-5 foot tall grass with an unassuming summer presence really shines in fall. Then the soft green leaves turn a rich buff and the airy, salmon flowers turn a shimmering sliver. The effect is at once sturdy and graceful. Frost grass would be stunning in a massed planting or paired with that Rudbeckia ‘Herbstsonne’.
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green leaves are studded with light blue, starry flowers in May and June. Attractive seed pods and bright golden yellow fall color are added bonuses. Eupatorium maculatum (Joe-Pye weed). What a plant! If you once grow it, you’ll never forget it as being the life of the party. Eight foot tall stems are topped by rosy, globe-shaped flowers in AugustOctober. Monarchs flock to this plant, as do two-legged garden visitors.
We rightly think of the members of the black-eyed Susan family as loving hot sun and prairie-like conditions. All rudbeckias will respond favorably to moist but well-drained soils as well. Rudbeckia ‘Herbstsonne’ (Autumn Sun black-eyed Susan) doesn’t mind waterside conditions. Here’s another bold hardy perennial that reads well from a distance. Six foot tall stems of leathery, dark green foliage are smothered from August to October with large, lemon yellow daisies. Excellent cut
Lobelia siphilitica (great blue lobelia), is a North American native perennial that is appreciated for its clear blue flowers… always a welcome sight in the garden. Sturdy spikes of flowers on upright, 2-3 foot tall stems show their stuff in August and attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden.
Sloping Ground Looking for plants to stabilize hilly terrain? Obviously, what’s wanted here are plants with tenacious root systems that establish quickly, can withstand the dry conditions often associated with slopes, and require scant maintenance.
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hope for “hopeless” spots Clambering around on steep embankments deadheading shasta daisies, after all, is no one’s idea of fun and games. With these requirements in mind, the following will get you thinking in the right direction. Despite the fact you’d think groundcovers would be superior plants for hillside use, most are neither deep-rooted nor quick to establish, so skip vinca and pachysandra, lamium and ajuga for all but the shallowest of slopes. With their deep roots, grasses are prime candidates for hillside stabilization. It’s one of their features that makes grasses so longlived on American native prairies. I’m especially fond of the little blue stem variety, Schizachyrium ‘MinneblueA’, Blue Heaven™. The fall coloration of this 30” tall beauty is a stunning burgundy, its greatest asset. Show-stopping! Looking for something shorter in a grass? Sporobolus heterolepis, prairie dropseed, might fit the bill. At only 24-inches tall, this finely-textured grass could well be used en masse along the border of the planting or woven amongst some shrubs. While perennials can add a bit of pizzazz to any landscape, on a slope shrubs are categorized as the real workhorses. For groundholding capacity, the following suspects offer tenacious roots or suckering growth. Diervilla lonicera, bush honeysuckle, is quick to establish, filling its nook speedily with sucking growth. Bronzy leaves on this 3-foot tall plant are always attractive and small yellow flowers midsummer are a pleasing complement. Works well as a massed planting and can withstand poor, dry soil and moderate shade. Another dandy shrub for massed planting is Gro-Low sumac
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(Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’). A gentlespreader, this 2-foot tall plant will easily reach 6-8 feet across in time. Small, glossy, dark green leaves become a rich, deep scarlet in fall. Easy and as close to no care as can be.
midsummer and pale yellow leaves in fall. Its suckering habit is legendary, so plant Ash leaf spirea where it can be unfettered by boundaries. A dwarf form, Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’, at 3-feet tall, is somewhat less rambunctious.
It suckers freely and is not fussy about soil.
Ash leaf spirea (Sorbaria sorbifolia) is another great, spreading shrub very quick to establish and tough as nails. This 5-8 foot tall shrub sports white blooms in
If you want to attract animals to your hillside, you’ll want to try Black chokeberry, Aronia melanocarpa elata. Chokeberry’s 4-6 foot tall frame is awash in white flowers in May and laden with black fruit in fall that will have your yard humming with bird life. Glossy green foliage becomes a luscious deep red in fall.
There is hope With a little research and planning, growing situations that at first may seem hopeless can generally be made to work. There really is a plant or two for almost any site. Don’t give up!
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less water and fertilizer and fewer pesticides. And their deep root system boosts the water infiltration rate on your property. Trees work hard to make property green in color and environmentally green, too. Their canopy intercepts rainfall and cools the air by shading and evapotranspiration, while their root system provides excellent infiltration and water quality treatment.
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Dulcet Fountains & Aeration Contact: Chuck Swaggert Telephone: 763-559-8084 Email: chuck@dulcetfountains.com Website: dulcetfountains.com 175 James Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55405 Midwest’s leading supplier of floating fountains and aeration equipment for lakes and ponds. Dulcet provides environmentally safe solutions for managing lake and pond water quality. See our ad on page 37 Earth Kind Garden Design Contact: Kathleen Bernard Telephone: 952-922-2323 Email: kathleen@earthkindgardens.com Website: www.earthkindgardens.com EKGD’s services range from consultative “coaching” to complete design, installation, and maintenance for your garden or entire landscape. Bringing style to your surroundings since 1993! See our ad on page 23 & 32 Fair’s Garden Center Contact: Phil Phenow Telephone: 763-425-4212 Website: www.fairsnursery.com 9340 Fair Way, Maple Grove, MN 55369 Complete garden center, nursery and floral. Potted and B&B trees. Shrubs, perennials, dirt, rock, mulch, etc. Floral arrangements for all occasions. Open year round. See our ad on page 23 Fireside Hearth & Home Contact: Jer O’Leary Telephone: 763-425-9656 Email: olearyj@fireside.com Website: www.fireside.com 7937 Wedgewood Lane N, Maple Grove, MN 55369 Fireside Hearth & Home are the fireplace experts! We offer the best brands in the industry. We make the process easy from start to finish! See our ad on page 23
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Jean’s the Right Plant Place Contact: Jodie Ramsay Telephone: 218-346-4051 Email: rightplantplace@yahoo.com Website: www.rightplantplace.com We carry more than 1200 varieties of perennials, including more than 300 varieties of hostas! Enjoy our park-like atmosphere. We’re worth the drive! See our ad on page 23
Gopher State One Call Contact: Jon Eisele Telephone: 651-454-8388 Email: joneisele@gopherstateonecall.org Website: www.gopherstateonecall.org Gopher State One Call is the “Call Before You Dig” center for Minnesota. Remember, regardless the size of job, to ALWAYS call before you dig! See our ad on page 34
Landmark Landscape Designs, Inc. Contact: Mark Awbrey Telephone: 651-460-6098 Email: mark@landmarklandscapedesigns.com Website: landmarklandscapedesigns.com 19455 Elkridge Trail, Farmington, MN 55024 Our Mission: “Landmark strives to maintain the highest standards of ethical service while delivering an affordable, high quality, well installed, and well designed product” See our ad on page 24
Gustafson Design, Inc. Contact: Dale A. Gustafson Telephone: 763-544-4215 Email: dalegus@earthlink.net Website: www.gustafsondesign.com Old Hands at New Design: cutting-edge landscape and site design that incorporates your ideas; detailed computer-generated plans; unique virtual models; and environmentally-sound solutions. See our ad on page 8
Landscape Renovations Inc. Telephone: 651-769-0010 Email: mail@landscaperenovations.com Website: www.landscaperenovations.com Committed to your vision…from concept to completion. See our ad on page 24
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Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies Contact: Customer Service Email: info@hedbergaggregates.com 1205 Nathan Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55441
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Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies Contact: Customer Service Telephone: 651-423-5048 Email: farmington@hedbergaggregates.com Website: www.hedbergrocks.com 4375 170th Street N., Farmington, MN 55024 Hedberg Nursery features native plants, raingarden materials and rainwater harvesting systems. All Hedberg stores offer natural stone, landscape hardgoods, water gardening supplies and free DIY classes. See our ad on page 11 Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens Contact: Heidi Heiland Telephone: 612-366-7766 Email: Heidi@BloomOnMN.com Website: HeidisLifestyleGardens.com Connect with the local leader in garden management & landscape design. Over thirty years of residential and commercial experience at “being green” will help you realize your dreams. See our ad on page 33 Irrigation by Design, Inc. Contact: Timothy Malooly Telephone: 763-559-7771 Email: TimM@IBDMN.com Website: irrigationbydesign.com 175 James Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55405 Irrigation by Design is a full-service residential and commercial design-build landscape irrigation company and is committed to water-efficient irrigation design, installation and operation. See our ad on page 20
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Lano Equipment Inc. Contact: Rod Lano Telephone: 888-448-5266 Email: rod_l@lanoequip.com Website: www.lanoequip.com Anoka * Shakopee * Loretto Family owned and operated since 1946, serving commercial and residential customers. We carry Bobcat, Kubota, Doosan, JCB, Felling, Load Trail, Toro, Stihl and many more! See our ad on page 24 Lawn King, Inc. Contact: David Remer Telephone: 763-420-2909 Email: LawnKingInc@aol.com Website: www.lawnkingnursery.com 7555 Co. Rd. 116, Corcoran, MN 55340 Family owned, 2nd generation garden center. Quality trees & shrubs. Unique perennials. Excellent selection of natural stone, bulk rock, dirt & mulch. Garden decor/gifts. See our ad on page 24 Lawn and Landscape Gardens Ltd. Contact: Carrie Tamble Telephone: 763-951-3500 Email: carrie@llgardens.com Website: www.LLGARDENS.com 9205 Lexington Ave N, Circle Pines, MN 55014 Experts in monthly maintenance services and construction of functional and aesthetic landscapes. You want Low-Maintenance? Call LLG. See our ad on page 35 Linder’s Garden Center, Flower Marts and Landscaping Telephone: 651-488-1927 Website: www.linders.com 270 West Larpenteur Ave, St. Paul, MN 55113 Celebrating 100 years, Linder’s has had the privilege to serve our customers at our Garden Center in St. Paul. Linder’s has Seasonal Flower Marts and a Landscaping Team. See our ad on page 7 and 9
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ADVERTISER DIRECTORY Linder’s Landscaping Contact: Ivan Izzo Telephone: 651-255-0443 Email: landscape@linders.com Website: www.linderslandscaping.com 270 West Larpenteur Ave, St. Paul, MN 55113 Linder’s Landscaping provides a full range of landscape design and installation services, from plantings, patios and walls to complete outdoor rooms delivering yard transformations throughout the Twin Cities. See our ad on page 7 and 9 Malmborg’s Garden Center & Greenhouse Contact: Van Cooley Email: van@geraniumsbygeorge.com Website: www.malmborgsinc.com Your neighborhood garden center since 1958, now serving three locations – Brooklyn Center, Rogers, and Shakopee. Specializing in quality annuals, unique vegetables and personal service. See our ad on page 16
GardenMinnesota.com Minneapolis Farmers Market Contact: Larry Cermak Telephone: 612-333-1737 Email: info@mplsfarmersmarket.com Website: www.MplsFarmersMarket.com 312 E. Lyndale Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN Shop the 170 stalls of the largest farmers’ market in the Midwest offering a bountiful array of locally grown perennials, bedding plants, shrubs & potted arrangements. See our ad on page 27 Out Back Nursery, Inc. Contact: Tom Tennant Telephone: 651-438-2771 Email: Tom@outbacknursery.com Website: www.outbacknursery.com 15280 110th St. S., Hastings, MN 55033 The largest selection of Native Trees, Shrubs & Perennials in the area. Awardwinning, Full Service Landscaping. “Where Ecology & Horticulture Unite” See our ad on page 24 Pace Inc., Landscape & Design Contact: Craig T. Pace Telephone: 651-775-7934 Email: paceincland@yahoo.com Website: www.pacelandscape.com 9110 Rich Valley Boulevard, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 Pace Inc., is an award winning company with 20 years in business and “5 star reviews.” We specialize in turning your visions into a project we both will be proud of. See our ad on page 21 Pahl’s Market, Inc. Contact: Gary Pahl Telephone: 952-431-4345 Email: info@pahls.com Website: www.pahls.com 6885 160th St, Apple Valley, MN 55124 Something for Every Season. Year round Garden Center & Landscape Department. Specializing in Gardening Supplies & Plants, Pottery, Homegrown Produce, Pumpkins & Fall Decorations, Christmas Trees & Greens. See our ad on page 31 Pleasant View Gardens Contact: Anita Volkenant Telephone: 612-978-3487 Email: anita@pleasantviewgarden.com Website: www.pleasantviewgarden.com Garden Design, Installation, and Maintenance! Earth-friendly organic service. Unique plant materials. Specialized in native plantings. Rain gardens and runoff control. Minnesota Landscape Association Certified. See our ad on page 24 Pride & Joy Landscape Inc. Contact: Peter Gunnary Telephone: 612-730-5717 Email: pridejoylandscape@yahoo.com Website: www.prideandjoylandscaping.com 12384 CR 37 NW, Annandale, MN 55302 Complete Design & Installation, Virtual Design, Low Impact on Lawns, Walls, Patios, Walkways, Water Features, Mulching/Rocking, Plantings, Shrub Maintenance, Paver Sealing, Free Estimates. See our ad on page 24
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Mickman Brothers, Inc. Contact: John Mickman Telephone: 763-434-4047 Email: John@Mickman.com Website: www.mickman.com 14630 Highway 65, Ham Lake, MN 55304 Beautiful Landscapes require a visionary design, great plant materials, top notch hardscaping and dependable Landscape Irrigation. We offer these elements with just one phone call. See our ad on page 2 Midwest Hydroponic & Organic Gardening Supplies Contact: Darrin Christopherson Telephone: 952-925-9854 Email: service@midwesthydroponics.com Website: www.findmidwest.com 5825 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Midwest has the largest selection of organic and hydroponic gardening supplies in the Twin Cities. Organic nutrients, pest control, disease control, seeds and grow lights. See our ad on page 19 Miller Greenscapes LLC Contact: Ryan Miller Telephone: 952-405-8771 Email: ryan@millergreenscapes.com Website: www.millergreenscapes.com Add personality to your landscape by having Miller Greenscapes maximize the potential of your property. To revitalize your outdoor living space, look no further. See our ad on page 24
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R. S. Contracting & Landscaping, Inc. Contact: Russ Schmid Telephone: 952-443-2939 Email: russ@rscontracting.biz Website: www.rscontracting.biz 60 East 8th Street, Suite A, Waconia, MN 55387 R. S. Contracting & Landscaping, Inc. is a landscape design/build company that specializes in landscaping, retaining walls and lawn and ground maintenance in residential and commercial areas. See our ad on page 32 Rustic Gardens Contact: Renee Keene Telephone: 651-470-1175 Email: info@rusticgardens.net Website: rusticgardens.net 12811 Norell Road S., Hastings, MN 55033 Quality, value and friendly service in a unique and relaxing environment. Display gardens showcase our shade & sun perennials, hosta, ornamental trees and garden art. See our ad on page 25 S & S Tree Specialists Telephone: 651-451-8907 Email: info@sstree.com Website: www.sstree.com S&S Tree Specialists has been taking care of Twin Cities’ trees for over 30 years. We now offer landscape design and installation services! See our ad on page 5 Sage Landscape Design, Inc. Contact: Colleen Corcoran Telephone: 612-379-1747 Email: design@sagelandscapedesign.com Website: www.SageLandscapeDesign.com 3338 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 From perennial gardens to entire landscapes, Sage offers full landscape design, installation, and professional gardening services. Dedicated to providing each client with personalized service. An MNLA award winner. See our ad on page 25
ADVERTISER DIRECTORY The Mandinec Group Landscaping Inc. Contact: Curtis Mandinec Telephone: 952-226-1813 Email: mandinecgroup@integra.net Website: www.mandinecgroup.com Providing landscape design and maintenance for commercial and residential customers. We offer cost effective services, unique designs and creative solutions to enhance each client’s property. See our ad on page 36 The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center Contact: Mark Halla Telephone: 952-361-9954 Email: Info@TheMustardSeedInc.com Website: www.TheMustardSeedInc.com 6055 Hwy 212,Chaska, MN 55318 The Mustard Seed is rooted in integrity and founded on faith in Christ. We combine ideas, products and services, expertly crafted, into unique landscapes that grow and enhance your lifestyle and property! See our ad on page 14 & 27 Tonkadale Greenhouse Contact: Jessie Jacobson Telephone: 952-938-6480 Email: jesseli.richards@gmail.com Website: www.tonkadale.com 3739 Tonkawood Road, Minnetonka, MN 55345 Tonkadale Greenhouse is open all year. We grow our own annuals, perennials and roses. We specialize in indoor and outdoor decorating for all seasons. See our ad on page 32 University of Wisconsin - River Falls Contact: Terry Ferriss Telephone: 715-425-3345 Email: terry.l.ferriss@uwrf.edu Website: www.uwrf.edu/pes 410 S. Third Street; 306 Agriculture Science Bldg., River Falls, WI 54022 Our BS-Degree in Horticulture prepares students for a dynamic career in commercial horticulture including environmental landscaping, public gardens, garden centers, turf, and sustainable greenhouse /nursery / fruit and vegetable production. See our ad on page 25 Wagner Greenhouses, Inc. Contact: Nola Wagner Telephone: 612-922-1262 Email: nolaw@wagnergreenhouses.com Website: www.wagners.biz 6024 Penn Ave So, Mpls, MN 55419 Wagners has been growing a garden of ideas since 1901. We offer Minnesota grown annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, patio containers and nursery stock too. See our ad on page 29
Petunia Supertunia® ‘Bubblegum Pink’ mixed with vinca vine and verbena Sarah’s Cottage Creations Contact: Sarah Buerkley Telephone: 651-261-6409 Email: Sarah@SarahsCottageCreations.com Website: www.SarahsCottageCreations.com We are the landscapers/gardeners you are looking for! 30 years of combined experience in design, new construction and landscape renovations. This is our passion! See our ad on page 25
Waldoch Farm Garden Center Contact: Mary Joyer Telephone: 651-780-1207 Email: Mary@waldochfarm.com Website: Waldochfarm.com 8174 Lake Dr. Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Our Garden Center carries new and unique varieties of annuals, perennials & shrubs, as well as our old favorites. Be inspired by our creative mixed containers. See our ad on page 25 Yellow Brick Road Pavers & Landscapers L.L.C Contact: Kevin Brandt Telephone: 763-315-9090 Website: www.PaverInstaller.com We are an established quality-oriented company whose main goal is customer satisfaction. Experience why our work is featured in so many magazines and brochures. See our ad on page 25
Southview Design Contact: Karen Filloon Telephone: 651-455-8238 Email: kfilloon@southviewdesign.com Website: www.southviewdesign.com Southview Design will lead you through a design experience that makes creating outdoor spaces easy and exciting. Find inspiration and ideas at www. southviewdesign.com. See our ad on page 25 Stone Creations Landscaping and Design, Inc. Contact: Jeff & Nicole Nute Telephone: 612-735-3336 Email: stonecreations@visi.com Website: stonecreationslandscaping.com We are a design/build company who loves to amaze their clients with sincere customer service that demonstrates great quality and value. Let Us Amaze You! See our ad on page 24 Terra Forma Design Contact: Craig Trenary Telephone: 612-366-3002 Email: craig@terraformadesign.net Website: www.terraformadesign.net An experienced and trustworthy resource for all of your residential landscaping, we take pride in listening to your needs and suggesting thoughtful yet creative solutions. See our ad on page 10 & 25 TerraVista Landscape and Design Contact: Eric Baldus Telephone: 612-788-7500 Email: Terravista@mac.com Website: TerraVistaMN.com We are an MNLA Award winning firm specializing in creating unique outdoor environments. We work on projects of all sizes; from cozy urban yards to installations at the Walker Sculpture Garden. See our ad on page 14
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