Year-Round Colors and Blooms: Your Planting Calendar

Knowing what to plant and when is the ultimate question, especially for residents of Minnesota who can’t always count on consistent weather patterns from year to year. However, there is a typical rule of thumb for growers when planning (and planting) for each new season. The team at Copper Creek’s Garden Center has compiled a bloom calendar, if you will, to help guide you through the process of maximizing plant life while navigating an, oftentimes, unpredictable 12 months of weather.

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Keep Deer Away From Your Minnesota Gardens - Deer Resistant Options

If you live in Minnesota and want to create a beautiful garden with annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, one of the challenges you may face is deer browsing on your plants. Deer can wreak havoc on garden beds, munching on your favorite flowers and decimating your hard work. Depending on the population of deer, food in the area, and other environmental stresses; no plant is completely safe. However, there are several perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, and other plants that deer tend to avoid due to their unpalatable nature or strong scent. In this article, we will explore some of these deer-resistant plants that are suitable for gardens in Minnesota.