by pleasantview | Aug 1, 2018 | Garden Tips, Pollinators
We all know that native plants serve many great purposes. They filter groundwater and remove contaminants, they provide habitat and food for birds, and they help prevent erosion. But there are several native plants that benefit our native pollinator populations as...
by pleasantview | Jul 1, 2018 | Garden Tips
Succulents have become the new craze in the plant world. Their easy care and interesting foliage make them attractive to gardeners and plant novices alike. We often get asked, “What is the best way to care for a succulent?”. Here are a few tips. Use a...
by pleasantview | Jun 20, 2018 | Garden Tips
As home gardening becomes more popular, small fruit trees are also gaining popularity. Apples are wonderful first trees to start in your yard-so this blog post focus will be on tips and information to help you understand and care for your trees. PLANTING – When...
by pleasantview | Jun 1, 2018 | Garden Wildlife, Pollinators
Pollinators are essential to the food we eat, and the flowers we love. Without them, we wouldn’t have coffee, apples, chocolate, grapes, tomatoes, and the list goes on and on! So how do pollinators go about this daily task? Watch this short video clip to see...
by pleasantview | May 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Herb gardens and vegetable plots have been popular in the gardening scene for hundreds of years. However, not everyone has time to tend a full-scale garden or the space to do so. No need to worry- growing herbs and veggies count be more easy or convenient! Try...
by pleasantview | May 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
…PLEASANT VIEW GARDENS!!!! Pleasant View Gardens was recently honored with an MNLA Award for Excellence in Garden Landscape. A panel of practicing professionals in landscape education, landscape architecture and horticulture judged each entry based upon quality...
by pleasantview | May 1, 2018 | Garden Pests & Problems
The Japanese Beetle is a copper colored beetle most commonly seen on plants starting in late June to early July and spanning well through August. The adults particularly love Lindens, Roses, Grapes, Canna Lily, Raspberries, and Apple Trees. They devour the leaf...
by pleasantview | Apr 15, 2018 | Garden Services
Gardening Services Offered By Pleasant View Gardens-612-978-3487 Ever wonder what services Pleasant View Gardens offers? Wonder no more — below are a list of services that we provide, should you need assistance on any of these feel free to call and schedule a...
by pleasantview | Mar 20, 2018 | Garden Tips
Different types of mulch and what is best for your garden There are a number of different opinions about using mulch in the garden, but in all honesty it comes down to your personal preference and the type of plants, soil, and moisture you have in your garden. For...
by pleasantview | Sep 29, 2017 | Fall Season
The end of fall can be a bittersweet time for Minnesotans who have gardens. With a long winter ahead it’s hard to say goodbye to precious plant material until the following, highly anticipated, spring season. Did you know that winter can be equally forbidding...
