I hope it helps, Jodi! I always check out to see what is growing in other peoples gardens when I’m strolling around the neighborhood, it’s the best way to learn.

Hey Allie! I might go with the creeping sedum next if the stuff I have around the tree this year doesn’t take. Thanks for the tip. I know right, those trees! I just hired my five year old to pick the helicopters out of the garden for 1 dollar a day. It worked today, let’s see if he can keep it up – if he does it will be the best solution ever!

Funny you ask, Rosie! I just spent the day tidying up my bachelor-neighbor-guys front garden. He provided the mulch, so I guess he was kind of inspired ;) It would be awesome if we had one of those blocks where everyone had pretty boulevard gardens. Theres a block a few from our house where there are at least 5 house in a row with beautiful gardens – I detour my walks to stop by there about once a week.

Awh, Thanks Shavonda. That’s so sweet of you to say.

I’m in Mpls too, and I agree, no one knows. But I kinda like the term and think it needs more love.

Oh geez Brenda, I have no idea! Those little buggers are the worst, and they are bad right now. I haven’t ever tried prevention or repellants, I just always live with it, but maybe someone reading this has and can offer a little advice.

Yeah Angela! Do it. If you’re local it will be the perfect weekend for it :)

Hey Rachel. Yea, I’ve seen it called the hell-strip online, but it’s not a term we really use here. No one knows what I’m talking about when I say it.

Hey Kathy! Yeah, I know, those maples are the worst. I learned my lesson last year. I too mulched and then the seedlings fell. Yes, those dogs are tricky, but signs seem to help. I like the ideas of Strawberries, I’d have to come over and sneak a few.

Hey Stephanie! Yes, you should. Def try the iris or sedums if you are looking for something that is easy and happy on the boulevard. They are thriving out there, just make sure you get some sun throughout the day.

Emmy! I had no idea about the inoculant – thanks for the tip! I will start doing some research on that right now, and product you recommend?

Awh, Thanks Sheree! I would say that our boulevard is roughly 3.5 feet. I know they vary in sizes though, my friend was just telling me that her boulevard on grand ave is really narrow. I had never noticed! I hope that info helps.

Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

I see a lot of Karl Foerster grass planted that looks good.