Visit the MN Arboretum this Week

Yesterday was a bit cool and windy but that weather was easily trumped by the beautiful trees, bulbs and perennials that are in bloom at the MN Arboretum right now. The Minnesota Arboretum (or Artabreedum as Jean insisted) is a great place for Property Managers to discover plants they might want to incorporate in their landscapes or just leave that to me and enjoy the beautiful walk. Here are some pictures from yesterday:

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Have a great day!

Brad

Early spring is full of promise but a little ugly. We can help!

Good morning –

Yesterday morning, I left the house and was greeted by beautiful crocus blooming in my frontyard! Early spring is one of the most promising times of the years but is one of the least attractive. Everything is dirty and still dormant.

Question: What can a property manager do to make your sites more appealing in this time of year before the trees burst into color and the grass greens up?

Answer: Plant bulbs and install spring color in containers

It is too late this year for bulbs, but if you are loving the little hints of color you’re seeing right now with crocus and snowdrops to be followed very quickly by daffodils and tulips plan now to install them next fall. They are fairly cheap and most bulbs come back every year. Here is a quick rundown.

Crocus

Crocus (photos)

A very early-blooming bulb. Grows about 3-4″ tall and comes back every year. It will multiply and spread through the landscape. Resistant to deer and rodents.