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Gardening Resources
Find what you need to succeed. Stop in today or view our Garden Resource Sheets and Useful Links below. Sargent’s…It’s your garden, our passion!
Annuals (general information for the northern gardener)
University of Minnesota Yard & Garden – If you need help diagnosing plant problems or figuring out if you have a weed or insect in the garden, stop into the garden center or check out this link.
Save Our Monarchs Foundation – One milkweed at a time, one backyard at a time. Milkweed seed packets available in Sargent’s Garden Centers now for a $2 donation. Learn all about this gardener lead initiative.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Monarchs – With Monarch Butterflies, Service and Partners Hope to Replicate Success of Bald Eagle Recovery
Feeding Birds – Information Sheet from the Northern Gardener
Native Plants for Every Location – Planting natives in your landscape attracts and supports pollinators. View Sargent’s Native Plant List by best planting location.
North American Butterfly Association – Find answers to your questions at this link about butterflies and how to lure them into your garden.
Plants to Attract Hummingbirds – A list and tips from Sargent’s
Plants to Attract Butterflies – A list and tips from Sargent’s
Pollinator Partnership – Enter your zipcode to find out how to attract pollinators in specific ecoregion with our Planting Guides in PDF format and app to download! Plus find pollinator facts and information on global pollinator protection efforts.
Sargent’s Goes Neonicotinoid Free – Sargent’s Grown Perennials and all annuals sold by Sargent’s are neonicotinoid free. View our 6.10.14 Press Release. Learn how individuals can protect the pollinator here too.
The Butterfly Website – A fun, whimsical window into the world of butterflies and butterfly gardening.
Guide to Butterfly Watching From Your Window– A website full of tips for butterfly watching
USDA Bee Watch – Offers extensive information on how to garden for pollinators and plus bee facts
Frequently Asked Questions – Find Sargent’s answers to frequently asked garden and landscape questions.
Fruit Trees (general information for the northern gardener)
University of Minnesota Yard & Garden – If you need help diagnosing plant problems or figuring out if you have a weed or insect in the garden, stop into the garden center or check out this link.
University of Minnesota Soil Testing – Take the guess work out of fertilizer recommendations. Ensure fertile soil without over fertilizing. Understand how best to amend soil for particular plants.
Perennials (general information for the northern gardner)
Perennial Resource – Link provides an excellent source of “inspiration and information on perennial gardening.
Perennial Plant Association – Link is an excellent source of information on the Perennial Plant of the Year and past winners.
America Iris Society – Interesting hints for planting and growing iris.
American Hemerocallis Society – Check out “Frequently Asked Questions” to learn about this fantastic perennial.
American Peony Society – Useful information about planting and growing beautiful peonies.
American Clematis Society – Descriptions and photos of more than 300 varieties of this vine, as well as excellent tips for the clematis grower.
American Hosta Society – Interesting background information on this popular perennial.
University of Minnesota Yard & Garden – If you need help diagnosing plant problems or figuring out if you have a weed or insect in the garden, stop into the garden center or check out this link.
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Discover gardening programs and leisure activities offered by the arboretum.
United States National Arboretum – Link here to find useful horticulture information and a schedule of gardening demonstrations and workshops at the arboretum.
Minnesota State Horticultural Society – From the publishers of “Northern Gardener” magazine.
American Horticultural Society
American Rose Society – Learn about the Rose Society, the many varieties of roses, and how to best care for them.
Sargent’s Plant Specific Perennial, Tree and Shrub Specification and Care Sheets
Tree and Shrub Planting/Care Instructions
SULIS – Link to Tree and Shrub Planting Instructions
Pruning – Links to The University of Minnesota Extension Service’s recommendations for pruning tools, timing, and techniques.
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Discover gardening programs and lesiure activities offered by the arboretum.
United States National Arboretum – Link here to find useful horticulture information and a schedule of gardening demonstrations and workshops at the arboretum.
Apple Scab of Ornamental Fruit Trees
Trees (general information for the northern gardener)
Tree and Shrub Planting/Care Instructions
SULIS – Link to Tree and Shrub Planting Instructions
Rochester Park & Recreation Department – Visit this site to find boulevard tree recommendations.
Water Gardening (general information for the northern gardener)
