There is nothing more exciting in the spring than the greeting from a spectacular show of tulips, daffodils and other bulbs.  That early burst of color warms us as Mother Nature shakes off those last remnants of winter air.  Spring comes alive with the burst of purple and white crocus.  They are quickly followed by the cheery yellows of daffodils.  In May, the tulips make their show-stopping debut in a variety of colors.

Why are you getting this blog message in the now when the bulbs come up in spring?  Well, fall is the time of year to plant spring blooming bulbs.  We will be putting in our bulb orders soon and will plant in early October.  This is enough time to get the bulbs established before they go dormant for the winter.  After planting, all we have to do is wait patiently for the spectacular spring show!

Please give us a call if you would like an estimate for adding bulbs to your gardens.  They are a fabulous way to add early spring color to your landscape while you wait for your perennials to awaken.  Please contact Carolyn at 612-554-8179 or carolyn.fieldcare@gmail.com , if you would like to schedule our services.

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The calendar has turned once again and we at Field are ready to welcome the change of seasons and cooler weather.  It’s time to pluck those tired annuals out of their summer containers and window boxes and add some new life to those same containers.  Showcase Fall with a gorgeous combination of mums, asters, grasses, gourds, and maybe even a few “surprises” thrown in.  Our talented Fieldcare team loves to play with color and texture and can’t wait to help you bring in the new season!

Please contact Carolyn for an individualized price quote.  We will be planting fall containers the week of September 12th and you don’t want to miss out!

Carolyn Johnson
1209 Tyler St NE, Suite 250
Minneapolis, MN 55413
P 612.554.8179
F 612.353.4961
carolyn.fieldcare@gmail.com

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By Carolyn Johnson & Ann Davenport

During those first few warm days of spring (yes, those days will actually come to us here in Minnesota) we all have the urge to get out into the sunshine and do some work in the yard and garden.  As tempting as that is, your patience will pay off in the end.  One of the first things people want to do in the spring is rake the yard.  Raking is healthy for lawns.  It helps to loosen matted down grass, allowing air and light to reach the soil surface.  However, doing this too early when the soils are still cold and muddy can cause more harm than good by compacting the soil.  As a rule of thumb, stay off the lawn as much as possible until it is has begun to dry out and is no longer muddy and soft under foot.  The same rule applies to working in the garden.  Each lawn and garden will differ on how long it takes to warm up and dry out.  Keeping an eye on it and checking every few days will allow you to determine when it’s ok to begin walking on and raking your lawn.

Once the garden has dried out, it’s time to remove winter protection from tender perennials.  Remove burlap from evergreens and tree wrap from tree trunks.  Clean out remaining leaves from garden beds.  This is a great time to pick up leaves, trash, fallen limbs and any other materials that have accumulated over the winter.   It’s good to evaluate any structural changes you would like to make too.  Now is a good time to take a look at the garden and think about what may need to be divided or moved and where you might have space for new plants.  Spring is also the perfect time to cut back dead foliage of perennials and grasses before new growth starts and tangles with the old.  The removal of dead foliage will improve your gardens chances of a healthy start.  The chances of becoming susceptible to pests and diseases are greatly reduced.   Finally, pruning dead branches promotes healthy new growth on trees and shrubs.

At Field our primary focus is the health of your garden.   We want your garden off to a healthy start whether you do it yourself or call us to help.   As always, we are available for questions so please don’t hesitate to call.  Contact Carolyn at 612-554-8179.

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Well, its official: spring has arrived. We were able to get a crew out on Thursday and two crews out on Friday starting on garden clean-ups. Its exciting to start a new season. We have a GREAT group of employees and, as always, great clients who provide us the opportunity to beautify their landscapes and gardens.

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We are currently scheduling spring garden clean-ups. If you would like us to come out and cut down last year’s perennials, lift out mucky old leaves, remove winter protection or get a water-feature started, please give us a call. If the weather holds out we’ll be out getting to work soon.Call us at (612) 789-9381 to schedule.

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