u/aardvarkgecko

MNDOT needs to somehow re-educate drivers that slowing down on on-ramps is dangerous. Seeing this behavior more and more recently - not only hazardous to the person doing it, but it also puts vehicles behind them in danger.

Been recently seeing a lot of restaurants around the Cities tacking on a "credit card fee" that is in the 3% - 5% range. So now, if you eat out and don't have cash, you're paying an additional ~4% in addition to your tax (~9%) and tip (~20%). So at least 33% extra, effectively making a what's $20 dish on the menu a $26.66 dish.

I know that was a thing especially in small mom-and-pop takeout places etc (incentive to pay cash), but it's more widespread now (eg: Earl Giles). I get why they're going it though. Capitalism and mega corps. I'm just venting.

I know nothing about gardening, but want to try to build a flowering garden. Experienced gardeners of minnesota, what plants have you found that are perennials and low-maintenance for a hopefully one-and-done garden?

My wishlist/criteria:

• Plentiful colorful flowers
• Will work well planted in the ground (not flowerpots, not a garden bed)
• Mostly sunny area
• Will flower throughout spring and summer (fall would be great)
• No maintenance
• hardy perennials

Thank you for your advice and expertise!