The Buzz - Gardening - Sargent's - Rochester, MN

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raised bed landscape watering can

Water Wise – Keeping Flowers Blooming in Summer Heat

June 4, 2026

Thrillers, Fillers, & Spillers: Arranging Your Annual Plantings

May 18, 2026

The Spice of Life: Easy Herbs

May 13, 2026

Top 10 Early Blooming Plants for your Minnesota Garden in 2026

April 23, 2026

Soil being handled by a person's hands

Soil Success: The Secret to Thriving Gardens Starts with Soil

March 26, 2026

Preparing for a summer garden by prepping seed trays with labels

Seed Starting in Minnesota: Your Guide to a Strong Summer Garden

February 25, 2026

A black-cropped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) sitting on a crabapple tree branch in winter

Creating a Bird Haven in Your Garden

January 29, 2026

Landscaping with winter grasses

5 Tips to Prevent Winterkill this Season

October 22, 2025

Mum Care Made Easy

September 20, 2025

Sedum autumn fire plant in bloom

Old Favorites, Fresh Faces: Comparing Classic and New Plants in the Garden

September 3, 2025

A landscaping layout of planted nepeta cats pajamas flowers

Where Have All the Perennials Gone? A Look at Winterkill in 2025

July 24, 2025

A staff hand sprinkling plant fertilizer onto the soil around freshly planted flowers.

Feeding Your Garden Right: A Complete Fertilizer Guide

June 11, 2025

The Scoop on Mulch

May 7, 2025

A magnifying glass showcasing a flower bud growing and getting ready to bloom

Beneficial Insects: The Bug Bouncers of Sargent’s Production Greenhouses

April 30, 2025

Landscaping using various shrubs and trees featuring a Globosa Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens 'Globosa')

Adding Texture and Interest: Top 10 Evergreens in 2025

March 17, 2025

A blooming Turtlehead plant (Cherlone Obliqua) or nicknamed 'Tiny Tortuga'

Top 10 Shade Perennials for your Minnesota Garden in 2025

March 11, 2025

Garden center staff Tami and Beth

Perennials – Tami and Beth’s Top Picks

August 5, 2024

Japanese beetles are an invasive species that cause damage to trees and gardens.

Controlling Japanese Beetles in Your Garden

July 5, 2024

Fresh strawberries in small little fruit baskets

Simple Strawberries

April 29, 2024

Enhancing Landscape Design with the Power of Plants: Color, Privacy, and Pollinator Sanctuary

July 5, 2023

The Best Tomatoes and Peppers for Your Garden

May 17, 2023

Top 4 Ways to Prepare your Garden for Winter

September 26, 2022

ZZ Plant

Supporting Minnesota’s Pollinators

June 21, 2022

Top 10 Sun Perennials for your Minnesota Garden

June 8, 2022

The 7 Most Colorful Annuals for your Yard and Patio

May 11, 2022

Using Beneficial Insects to Cultivate a Brighter Future

April 27, 2022

Guide: Best Tomatoes for Containers and Small Spaces

March 9, 2022

Fall Planting and Winter Interest in Minnesota Gardens

October 6, 2021

Getting a Jump on Jumping Worms

September 2, 2021

The Perennial Bouquet

August 17, 2021

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