SARGENT'S ON 2ND GARDEN CENTER
Rochester, MN:
Ornamental Grass Education, Labor Day Sale, & More!
Ornamental grasses are a great way to extend the garden year. Their color, texture and movement are wonderful additions to our landscapes. Many grasses come into their full beauty by early fall and can be left standing throughout the winter.
Some of the best ornamental grasses are Midwestern natives. An increasing number of tidy and colorful native species are becoming more available. Mary Meyer (professor and Univ. of MN extension horticulturist) says these are not hybrids but rather variations that have come about naturally.
Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium): An extremely drought-tolerant grass, 3 to 3 1/2-feet tall with fine foliage…
How To Make An Amazing Grass Day Bed
Jason Hodges has a neat idea that shows that even in the barest space you can still have a grassy bed, perfect for a backyard picnic or a an afternoon nap. W...
Good Day Gardening Tips with Hershey Gardens: Ornamental Grasses
Hershey Gardens joined us outside to tell us how certain grasses add texture and color to any fall garden. Benefits of Ornamental grasses They come in all heights and colors They can really add to…
10 Beautiful Yard Ideas Without Grass
Plants dying, grass wilting? Connect your garden to the web
If you want to be a green thumb but don’t actually like getting down and dirty in your garden, just let the web do the work.
Why is the grass so good, but the soil test results so bad?
I've been asked this question more times than I can remember. It usually goes something like this. "The grass at this golf/park/lawn/sports facility is performing really well. But we had the soil tested, and it turns out we are quite low in P/K/Ca/Mg. How can that be? And do we really need to add that element?" The answer is, maybe it is not really low, and you may not need to add it. The reason is simple. Conventional soil testing guidelines for turfgrass…
How to Create a Grass-Covered Spring Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
What You'll Be CreatingSpring is in the air! And in celebration of that, we're going to create a spring-inspired text effect, similar to the text effects that can be purchased on Envato Market,...
What holds the grass in place?
Grass, Weed or Seedling?
One of the hardest things in the Grass Collection at the Arboretum is weeding good grasses from the weedy ones. And when seedlings are added to the mix, this is what you get: in the photo, there is…
How to Design a Meadow Garden Everyone Will Love
Petite grasses or sedges plus flowers make for a manageable landscape that welcomes wildlife
Five Ornamental Plants You Didn’t Know Were Edible
Dirty Fingernails: Some tips on improving your garden's soil
Q: I am starting a brand new garden in a place that has been grass, not garden. How can I get it off to a good start?
100 Wonderful Evergreen Grasses Landscaping Ideas
Landscaping is fantastic means of creating your garden area look picturesque. There are a number of advantages to getting a evergreen grasses landscaping design
5 Edible Landscaping Ideas for Your Yard
A grass lawn, trees and flowers all look wonderful in a yard—if they’re properly maintained. All...
How do you make grass grow yellow and not green?
STEAM and Invention Night at Bonny Kate Elementary School features hands-on projects and presentations
Gardening Etcetera: Learn about native grasses that may be foreign to you
Step-by-Step: Modeling Nature with Static Grass
Gregor shows how to create realistic grass, weeds, and wild areas on your layout using static grass through photos of nature, his layout, and the step-by-step process to layer static grass.
3 Reasons Why We Need Artificial Grass for Playgrounds
Fall injuries, scrapes, and cuts are not a typical picture of having fun. When it comes to our childrens safety, we always want to remove challenges as much as we can. Pain is an inevitable part of life, but suffering is optional. You cant control the weather, but you can save a few scraped knees. You cant stop kids from being impulsive, but you can give them a soft place to fall.
Artificial Grass with Woven Fabric Geotextile Backing Installation Guide
Most turf products have a double backing system made of latex or urethane, but some consist only of woven fabric backing or geotextile. This type of backing adds enhanced elasticity and drainage, weigh significantly less than heavy perforated urethane, yet, its not as popular as heavy-duty backings, and more challenging to install.
How do you join two pieces of artificial grass?
I want to know how I can join two pieces of artificial grass.
Fun Ways to Grow Your Own Easter Grass
Cute ideas for growing your own easter grass. Lots of fun tips, ideas and tutorials.
