Species Tulips

Properly cared for, an asparagus fern can live for a long time, becoming an heirloom to pass on to the next generation. Despite the plant's many positive attributes, gardeners should observe some precautions in its use.

Wildlife managers will tell you that diversity is essential for species, like whitetail deer and wild turkeys. The result can be a uniform stand of garlic mustard with greatly reduced species diversity.

The goats are currently at the River Bend Nature Center in Faribault, Minn., where they're eating away at buckthorn, wild parsnip and Canada thistle. “The goats are happy. We're getting some work done and it's a great concept to keep moving.” Visitors...

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We had some wonderful images once again and we hope that you'll take a minute to check them out. We have the County Fair late in the summer and of course, the Annual Photo Contest each autumn with nearly 3,000 entries and the winning images featured on...

Planted in groups, they create a dazzling effect in the garden and it's no wonder why they are so popular. Apricot Beauty Tulips have sturdy stems that keep them erect in gusty spring winds.

Every petal is streaked, striped, and splashed with contrasting colors, which will make these tulips a standout in your garden. SHIPS IN FALL The Rembrandt Tulip has Bright blooms that look as though the Dutch Master himself painted them.

Huge and hardy flowers stand on tall stems. SHIPS IN FALL Snow Peak Darwin Tulips are a pure crystal white that will highlight your landscape and add contrast to other tulips. Snow Peak Darwin Tulips are ideal for bouquets.

The durable flowers are very long lasting in the mid to late spring garden, and make great additions to arrangements. SHIPS IN FALL A real jewel of a tulip, Joint Devision has bright orange flowers with a contrasting golden fringe.

SHIPS IN FALL Queen of the Night is the perfect name for this stunning tulip because its color is such a deep, dark, velvety maroon that it looks black in some kinds of light. These tulips grow 22 to 30 inches tall and bloom in May.

SHIPS IN FALL Golden yellow with bursts of red flames. Grows 16-18" tall.

SHIPS IN FALL Meridas deep wine red flowers are a striking addition to the spring garden and are long lasting in bouquets as well. Grows 16-18" tall.

Grows 16-24'' high in full sun to shade. SHIPS IN FALL Enjoy this new rainbow mix of early, middle, and late season tulips for color all spring long! Easy to grow! For a showy display, plant nine bulbs per square foot.

A bright red Darwin Hybrid tulip! Apeldoorn red tulip is a Darwin Hybrids that offer big, beautiful blooms that stand out in spring gardens. Flowers can reach 6 inches in diameter when fully open! Because of their long stems, lovely pyramid shape, and...

The Red Apeldoorn Tulip is one of the finest perennial tulips available. Magnificent planted in masses. Blooms in April-May. SHIPS IN FALL Brilliant red Darwin Hybrid Tulips are the backbone of any spring garden! Exceptionally long-lasting blooms are...

Large, vividly colored blooms appear in April and May. Just as it's name implies, the Orange Emperor Tulip is a majestic orange beauty that is a smashing addition to your spring landscape.

In South Dakota's Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge, for example, Canada thistle is crowding out native grasses that cattle in the area eat, leaving pastures that can't be grazed. Sustainable farmers face a lot of daily challenges: battling crop pests...

Weather resistant and sturdy. SHIPS IN FALL Unique purple patterns on every bloom. Grows 12-16" tall.

SHIPS IN FALL Sunlover is never boring! This large, peony flowering tulip is an ever changing display of the colors of the sun. As the flower matures, the streaks and broad strokes of golds, oranges, and yellows change so each bloom appears a little different...

Golden, daisy-like blooms illuminate the early summer garden and unlike other Gazania, Colorado Gold is cold hardy. This perennial prefers well-draining soil and is drought tolerant once established.

Anemone canadensis is a large-flowered wildling that spreads in moist spots.

They are a huge help in keeping pest mite species in check. Each mite lives only a few days, so females lay many eggs and populations can quickly spiral out of control if there are no predators to keep them in check.

You've probably heard about these bad actors, but do you know: How to identify t h em Why they're bad What to do when you find them We got some tips during a recent visit with Beverly James (in photo), preserve manager with Floracliff Nature Sanctuary...

This “legacy” can inhibit the growth of native plants, which are vital to forming diversified grasslands and valuable for agricultural landscapes, biofuel feedstocks and other aspects of the ecosystem.

Doing a bit of research, I learned that among invasive plants, apple trees are amazingly resilient to being nibbled on by livestock and wildlife such as deer—and there are certainly plenty of deer around these parts.

A colorful blend of Darwin Mix Tulips! A mix of reds, oranges, yellows, pinks and bi-colors. Extra large, bold blooms are great for yard borders, in front of shrubs or companion planting.