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Plant Care Guides for Minnesota Yards

Real-world advice from the Three Timbers crew on what works in the Twin Cities โ€” winter prep, what to plant where, and how to keep your yard looking its best year-round.

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Plant Care Guides

The Best Flowering Shrubs for Twin Cities Spring Color
The Best Flowering Shrubs for Twin Cities Spring Color
A pick of the best flowering shrubs for spring color in Minnesota โ€” all zone 4 hardy and proven across hundreds of Twin Cities installs. Read more...
12 Deer-Resistant Plants for Twin Cities Suburban Yards
12 Deer-Resistant Plants for Twin Cities Suburban Yards
Twelve deer-resistant plants we trust for Twin Cities suburban yards โ€” proven against local deer pressure and reliably zone 4 hardy. Read more...
How to Water Newly Planted Trees Through Minnesota Summer Heat
How to Water Newly Planted Trees Through Minnesota Summer Heat
How to water a newly planted tree through Minnesota summer heat โ€” frequency, depth, drip irrigation, and the warning signs you should never ignore. Read more...
Deer-Resistant Plants That Actually Work in Minnesota
Deer-Resistant Plants That Actually Work in Minnesota
Twin Cities deer pressure is real. Here are the plants we sell that deer actually leave alone โ€” plus the ones marketed as deer-resistant that aren't. Read more...
Best Trees for Twin Cities Yards (And Which to Avoid)
Best Trees for Twin Cities Yards (And Which to Avoid)
Our top tree picks for Twin Cities yards by purpose โ€” shade, privacy, fall color, native, and ornamental โ€” plus a few we never recommend. Read more...
12 Foundation Plants That Survive Twin Cities Winters
12 Foundation Plants That Survive Twin Cities Winters
Reliable, attractive foundation plants for Twin Cities yards โ€” compact, hardy, evergreen-or-flowering, and easy to maintain. Read more...
The Twin Cities Plant Care Calendar โ€” Zones 4b to 5a
The Twin Cities Plant Care Calendar โ€” Zones 4b to 5a
Month-by-month plant care for Twin Cities yards โ€” when to plant, when to prune, when to mulch, and what to leave alone. Read more...
The Twin Cities Privacy Hedge Buying Guide for 2026
The Twin Cities Privacy Hedge Buying Guide for 2026
Everything you need to choose, plant, and maintain a privacy hedge that thrives in Twin Cities zones 4bโ€“5a โ€” sizing, spacing, and the species we actually recommend. Read more...
10 Minnesota Native Plants Every Twin Cities Yard Should Include
10 Minnesota Native Plants Every Twin Cities Yard Should Include
Ten Minnesota native plants every Twin Cities yard should include โ€” proven hardy, low-maintenance, and built for our local soil and pollinators. Read more...
The Complete Guide to Privacy Hedges for Twin Cities Yards
The Complete Guide to Privacy Hedges for Twin Cities Yards
Choosing the right privacy hedge for your Twin Cities yard โ€” fast-growing varieties, spacing, mature size, and local installation tips that actually work. Read more...
Best Trees to Plant in Minnesota This Spring
Best Trees to Plant in Minnesota This Spring
A Twin Cities pick of the best trees to plant in Minnesota each spring โ€” zone 4 hardy, fast to establish, and proven reliable for decades. Read more...
Winter Interest Plants for Minnesota Yards (5 Months of Beauty)
Winter Interest Plants for Minnesota Yards (5 Months of Beauty)
Minnesota winter lasts five months. From the first hard freeze in early November until new leaves emerge in late April, most Twin Cities yards look dead โ€” bare sticks, brown... Read more...
Minnesota Native Plants: A Complete Guide for Twin Cities Yards
Minnesota Native Plants: A Complete Guide for Twin Cities Yards
Minnesota's native plants built the state's landscapes before European settlement, supported generations of pollinators and wildlife, and remain the most reliable, lowest-maintenance options for Twin Cities yards. This guide covers... Read more...
Deer-Resistant Landscape Plants for Minnesota (What Actually Works)
Deer-Resistant Landscape Plants for Minnesota (What Actually Works)
Minnesota's deer population has expanded dramatically in the Twin Cities metro over the last two decades. Homeowners in Wayzata, Chanhassen, Excelsior, Minnetrista, Deephaven, and the western exurbs watch deer destroy... Read more...
Replacing Ash Trees in Minnesota: The Best Native Alternatives
Replacing Ash Trees in Minnesota: The Best Native Alternatives
Emerald ash borer (EAB) has killed an estimated one billion ash trees across North America since its 2002 arrival, and the Twin Cities metro has been hit hard. Millions of... Read more...
The Best Time to Plant Shrubs and Trees in Minnesota (Complete Guide)
The Best Time to Plant Shrubs and Trees in Minnesota (Complete Guide)
Minnesota's planting season is short. Between ground thaw in late April and ground freeze in mid-November, homeowners get roughly six months to plant shrubs and trees successfully. Within that window,... Read more...
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