Ideas & Inspiration Garden Tips
Whether you are a beginner or veteran gardener, our experts have some how-to tips to keep your garden looking great.
Inspiration
5 Fresh Garden Plans from Our Designers
Looking to bring more beauty, joy, and purpose to your garden this year?
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Inspiration
How to Create a Summer Sun Container Garden
If you’re looking for a container garden that shines in the sun and brings big impact to your porch or patio, our Summer Sun design is made for you.
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Bees & Butterflies
Why Native Perennials Belong in Your Minnesota Garden
If you’re looking for a more sustainable, low-maintenance, and pollinator-friendly garden, native perennials are your new best friend. These hardy plants have evolved right here…
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How to Plant a Tree (The Sunnyside Way)
Whether you’re envisioning fragrant spring flowers, cooling summer shade, or brilliant fall color, planting a tree today means investing in beauty for years to come.
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Holiday
Eco-Friendly Easter Decor: Ditch Plastic Grass for a Greener Easter
This year, make the eco-conscious switch to all-natural Easter grass for a more sustainable celebration.
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Spring
Early Spring Lawn Care: Tips for a Healthy, Lush Lawn
As winter fades and spring approaches, it’s time to start thinking about lawn care. A well-maintained lawn in early spring sets the stage for healthy growth throughout the season. Here are essential steps to kickstart a vibrant, green lawn this year.
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Turning Kitchen Scraps into Compost: A Sustainable Solution
Looking for an easy way to reduce waste and give back to your garden? Turning kitchen scraps into compost is one of the most ethical…
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Spring
Spring Gardening To-Do List: Get Your Garden Ready for a Season of Growth
As the days grow longer and temperatures start to rise, it’s time to shake off the winter blues and get your garden ready for spring! Preparing your garden now…
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Inspiration
A Little Springspiration: Plants that are Ready for Spring
If you need proof that spring is here, just look at the high schoolers waiting at the bus stop in shorts. These fearless trendsetters seem…
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Holiday
Clover vs. Shamrock: What’s the Difference?
If you’re an urban gardening enthusiast looking to bring some festive greenery into your home or garden, here’s what you need to know!
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Houseplants
Pet-Friendly Plants for Safe Green Spaces
March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month, a great reminder to ensure your garden, flower beds, and houseplants are safe for your furry friends. At…
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Bees & Butterflies
Supporting Local Pollinators: Why Bees and Butterflies Matter
Just like we’re coming out of hibernation, so are our native pollinators—bees and butterflies! These small yet mighty creatures play a crucial role in maintaining…
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Houseplants
Air Plant Care: How to Keep Tillandsia Thriving
Air plants (Tillandsia) are unique, low-maintenance plants that don’t require soil to grow—making them a perfect addition to any indoor garden. As epiphytes, they can…
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Winter
Winter Pruning: The Secret to a Stronger, Healthier Garden
Winter is the perfect time for pruning! Learn expert gardening and landscaping tips on how to prune correctly, which plants benefit from winter trimming, and…
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Holiday
Roses & Romance: The Perfect Valentine’s Day Flower
Valentine’s Day and roses go hand in hand—have you ever wondered why? Whether it’s a single red rose or a lavish bouquet, this beloved flower…
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Houseplants
Benjamin Ficus Care-Dropping Leaves
Ficus trees are cherished for their beauty and their foliage, which closely resembles that of outdoor deciduous trees. This similarity brings a touch of natural elegance to indoor spaces, making ficus a popular choice among houseplants. Ficus plants can be a bit finicky, especially during the low-light months of a Minnesota winter. If your plant is dropping leaves, don’t panic! Here are some suggestions to help it bounce back.
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Houseplants
Kokedama Care-Moss Wrapped Roots
Kokedama is a Japanese horticultural art form that involves encasing a plant’s root system in a soil-filled moss ball, secured with string. These unique arrangements can be displayed on flat surfaces or suspended for a striking visual effect. Proper care is essential to maintain their health and beauty. Learn more about how to care for your Kokedama!
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Fruits, Herbs & Vegetables
Herb Care 101: Flavorama!
Indoor Herb Gardening Indoor herb gardening brings fresh flavors to your kitchen, fills your home with delightful fragrances, and adds a touch of greenery to…
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Holiday
O’ Christmas tree…how lovely are your branches.
Christmas Trees Holiday decorating at its best! The Christmas tree is a unique expression of you and your family, with sentimental ornaments hung from every…
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Winter
Fraser, Balsam and Canaan Fir Christmas Trees-What’s the difference?
While debates about real versus artificial Christmas trees continue, true holiday enthusiasts know that a real, fresh tree brings unmatched charm to any home. Real…
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Holiday
Holiday Decorating
Let us introduce one of our favorite little accents: the kissing ball! Made from boxwood and arranged in a sturdy floral foam core, these outdoor…
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Holiday
Evergreen Tree Top Pots: Caring For And Building Your Own
The Sunnyside team shares tips for caring for your tree top pots (ready-to-go or DIY), as well as the basic steps to building your own evergreen pots for the holiday season.
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Specialty Pumpkins and Gourds-How to “Carve”
With their thick, tough outer shells, specialty pumpkins and gourds can be so much tougher to carve than a traditional jack o’lantern pumpkin. But they would look so cool glowing from within! Power tools to the rescue!
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Succulents
Chinese Money Plant–Pilea Peperomiodes
The sometimes hard to find, Chinese money plant, or Pilea has become a hit in the gardening and home decor world.
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Passport to the 44th and France Shopping District
Pick up a passport at any participating 44th and France business and stop in to say hello all around the neighborhood. We want to encourage…
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Critter Control
Mosquito-Repellent Plants
No one likes having to share their patio with mosquitoes. Keeping them away is as simple as growing mosquito-repellent plants! You can plant mosquito repelling…
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Fruits, Herbs & Vegetables
What to do with all that Basil?
I love basil, the smell reminds me of my great-grandmother’s kitchen and always makes me hungry. Yet, aside from a couple caprese salads, I never seem to use much and always end up cutting down a giant plant in the fall.
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Annuals
July in the Garden: Tips to Beat the Heat
July is for patriotic porch time, hot lazy days spent listening to the cicadas, and shaded evenings staying up late on the deck or patio.…
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Critter Control
Top 9 Perennials You Can Use to Start a Perennial Garden
Looking to grow a garden but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place! Read about the top nine perennials you can…
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Summer
Smart Summer Watering Tips for Healthy Plant Care
Summer is peak season for growth—and stress. High temperatures, intense sunlight, and unpredictable rainfall mean your garden needs thoughtful attention. The most important aspect of…
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Annuals
Fertilizing Annual Plants
Just like humans, your annual plants are living things that need food to help them grow. Along with sunlight and water, it is important that…
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Bees & Butterflies
Pollinator Week: Creating an Eco-Friendly Garden
At Sunnyside Gardens, we’ve always loved planting flowers that attract beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds—but now, we’re turning our focus to one of the most important…
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Inspiration
Frost-Free at Last! What the Last Frost Date Means for Your Garden
Frost-Free at Last, Minnesota Gardeners! It’s official—the average last frost date has come and gone, and we’re heading into prime planting season! For most of…
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Inspiration
How to Create a Stunning Container Garden
Custom containers are an easy way to add color and personality to your garden, patio, or landscape. Whether you prefer bold and creative designs or…
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Fall
Gardening Maintenance Schedule
Do you strive to have the perfect garden year round? Our garden maintenance schedule can help you do just that! Use our calendar and gardening…
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Inspiration
Classic Geranium Container Recipe with a Bold Twist
Geraniums are back in a big way—and if you don’t already love them, this recipe might just change your mind. Our Classic Geranium with Bold…
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Fruits, Herbs & Vegetables
Vegetable Gardening: How to Grow Your Own Groceries
Whether you’re working with a large backyard or a sunny patio, urban vegetable gardening makes it easy to enjoy delicious homegrown produce all summer long.
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Spring
What is a Spring Clean up?
Clean up your garden and get ready to start growing! The purpose of a spring clean-up is to prepare the garden for the upcoming growing season.
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Spring Sweet Spring
The challenging Spring weather can make it hard to get out and enjoy your garden. But here at Sunnyside we kick off the early season…
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Spring
Start Your Spring Garden Now: Indoor Seed Starting Guide
Spring is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to start seeds indoors so your plants are strong and ready for the…
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Houseplants
Blooming Basket Care
Care Instructions for Your Indoor Blooming Table Arrangement Thank you for bringing home one of our beautifully designed blooming table arrangements! Each piece is carefully…
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Fall
Planting Tulips in Fall: Spring Starts Now
Tulips are one of the first signs that spring has arrived—and the best time to plant them is in the fall.
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Annuals
Late Summer In the Garden: Everything You Need to Know
Late summer is a busy time for most, between some of the hottest weeks of summer and busy schedules, it can be easy to overlook…
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Weeds & Plant Health
Plant Fungus Prevention & Treatment: Tips for Powdery Mildew and Black Spot
In mid to late summer, some plant problems—like fungus—can start to become noticeable. Fungal diseases can look ugly, but don’t worry: they are not fatal…
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Annuals
Support Your Garden’s Ecosystem with Pollinator-Friendly Plants
This week, take a moment to recognize the pollinators that help keep our gardens thriving! By planting nectar-rich plants, you can create a welcoming habitat…
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Critter Control
Fall Clean-Up Checklist: How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
By taking time to tidy your garden in autumn, you can prevent pests and diseases from overwintering and set your plants up for success in spring.
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Spring
Early Spring Container Refresh: Stylish Ideas for a Seasonal Transition
While we wait for the final snowfall of spring—because in Minnesota, it’s inevitable!—it’s time to refresh our outdoor containers. If you’re itching to swap out…
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Fruits, Herbs & Vegetables
Spring Fever: Seeds to Start Outdoors
Late April & Early May in Minnesota There’s nothing quite like getting your hands in the soil on a crisp spring morning. As the ground…
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Houseplants
10 Best Air-Purifying Houseplants for a Healthier Home
Looking to decorate your home and improve indoor air quality at the same time? Houseplants do more than just add greenery—they also help remove toxins…
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Fall
Fall Container Recipe – Simple & Stunning
As the temps cool and the leaves start to turn, fall container gardens bring warmth and color to your doorstep. This design is proof that…
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