Yards and Landscaping – East Metro Water

Native Gardens for Sun and Shade

By: angiehongmn May 18, 2023May 16, 2023

Yards and Landscapingfeatured, gardening, gardens, native plants, pollinatorsLeave a Comment

This week, I’m sharing two of my favorite “recipes” for gardens that are sure to attract butterflies and bees.

Anti Being “Anti No Mow May”

By: angiehongmn May 9, 2023

Yards and Landscapingbee lawns, featured, gardening, lawns, native plants, No Mow May5 Comments

There seems to be an “anti” No Mow May movement underway and I fear we are missing a golden opportunity to ride the wave of public enthusiasm and begin breaking the green grass chains that bind.

Prairie rising

By: angiehongmn April 28, 2023May 1, 2023

Wildlife, Yards and Landscapingfeatured, native plants, prairie, volunteeringLeave a Comment

Cheer for bison returning to the prairie at Belwin Conservancy and Spring Lake Park, volunteer for one of three native planting projects in May, or enjoy an “Evening in the Prairie” to learn more about this special ecosystem.

The world comes back to life

By: angiehongmn April 13, 2023April 12, 2023

Yards and Landscapingfeatured, spring yard careLeave a Comment

As you cast an appraising eye toward your yard, here is some advice on which chores to tackle now, and which to delay for later.

A healthy shore is a happy lake

By: angiehongmn April 6, 2023April 5, 2023

Aquatic Biology, Keeping water clean, Yards and LandscapingChisago SWCD, featured, lakes, lakeshore, Minnesota lakes, native plants, shorelineLeave a Comment

Shoreline landscaping workshops: April 18 and May 8

In the Land of 10,000 lakes, more and more lakeshore landowners are turning toward natural solutions that combine bio-engineering with deep-rooted, native plants to stabilize the land along the water’s edge while also maintaining connected corridors of habitat for beneficial insects, fish, birds, frogs, turtles, and other kinds of wildlife

Bee Lawns and Slow Mow Summer

By: angiehongmn March 30, 2023March 30, 2023

Yards and Landscapingbee lawn, bees, featured, lawns, No Mow May, pollinators1 Comment

A movement is underway to transform our residential landscapes into something that is a little softer, a little wilder, and much better able to support wildlife and clean water.

Busy buzzing bees and such

By: angiehongmn February 23, 2023February 23, 2023

Yards and Landscapingbees, butterflies, featured, native gardens, pollinators, waspsLeave a Comment

It is said that one out of every three bites of food we eat is created with the help of pollinators. Unfortunately, many species of pollinators are declining due to loss of habitat and the use of insecticides, including neonicotinoids. Happily, regular people like you and I can help to create pockets of biodiversity and protect pollinators, simply by incorporating flowering native plants into our yards to provide blooms throughout the growing season.

Planning for pollinators on a dreary winter’s day

By: angiehongmn January 12, 2023January 11, 2023

Yards and Landscaping1 Comment

If your spring dreams happen to feature a lush and lovely pollinator garden, there are numerous resources available to help you in your planning.

Numbers for the New Year

By: angiehongmn December 29, 2022December 20, 2022

Local Achievements, Yards and Landscapingconservation, featured, gardening, Homegrown National Park, native plants, Washington Conservation DistrictLeave a Comment

Since 2009, Washington County landowners have completed 5325 conservation projects ranging in scale from tiny front-yard pollinator gardens to large-scale conversions of cropland to native prairie.

Kristina Smitten and Jackson Meadow recognized as 2022 Community Conservationist

By: angiehongmn October 27, 2022October 27, 2022

Partners and Updates, Yards and Landscapingconservation development, featured, Marine on St. Croix, Washington Conservation District, wildlife habitatLeave a Comment

Over the past decade, Smitten has acted as a connector and motivator within her community and has led stewardship efforts not only on the protected natural areas within Jackson Meadows, but also on adjacent properties that are owned by the City of Marine.