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On the forest and the trees

By: angiehongmn October 11, 2021

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Take a break from raking leaves and get involved in efforts to create more resilient woodlands this fall.

Wildlife-friendly fall gardens

By: angiehongmn September 23, 2021September 21, 2021

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In the coming weeks, there are several steps you can take to prep your yard and gardens for winter and continue to support pollinators, birds and other wildlife.

Where the land is neither wet nor dry

By: angiehongmn September 2, 2021August 31, 2021

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Dave Medvecky’s project in Isanti County will restore approximately 13 acres of wetlands that have been lost to farming for nearly a century.

Hard Fescue and SMART Controllers Allow for Green Grass with Less Water

By: angiehongmn August 26, 2021

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At the end of a long, hot summer with no irrigation or rain, the plot with 100% hard fescue grass was still lush and green, while the one with Kentucky bluegrass was almost entirely dead.

Tree care and woodland management

By: angiehongmn August 16, 2021

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If you are working to remove large areas of buckthorn, MyMinnesotaWoods staff advise that late summer and fall are the best times to cut and treat buckthorn stumps with herbicide in order to prevent regrowth.

Bee Lawns are Green Lawns

By: angiehongmn July 22, 2021July 22, 2021

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Unlike typical lawns, bee-friendly lawns feature a mix of drought-tolerant fine fescue grasses and low-growing flowers such as Dutch white clover, creeping thyme, and self heal.

Feeling parched in the Land of 10,000 Lakes

By: angiehongmn June 17, 2021June 18, 2021

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According to the University of Minnesota, approximately 20% of all treated drinking water in the Twin Cities metro area is used outdoors, with a majority of this being used on lawns and landscapes.

Create pockets of habitat with native plants

By: angiehongmn June 3, 2021June 3, 2021

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Minnesotans can help to restore habitat for wildlife by planting native flowers, shrubs and trees in our yards to create pocket oases and connected corridors near larger parks and natural areas.

Cheap Trick Remix (the lawn version)

By: angiehongmn May 27, 2021May 25, 2021

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Five cheap tricks for a beautiful, healthy lawn that is safe for your kids and pets.

Marine community works to revitalize village center and protect the St. Croix River

By: angiehongmn May 13, 2021

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On Saturday, May 1, volunteers in Marine on St. Croix planted 1,500 native plants along a wetland to create a natural buffer that will help to hold the soil in place and guard against erosion.