If you're planting new trees in the late summer and fall, Minnetonka officials say you need to act now to prevent any damage from deer.

Trees should be protected with hardware cloth, welded wire or a plastic guard from mid-August through April.

The deer like to rub their antlers on the stems of deciduous trees and can shred the tree trunk, killing the tissue under the bark.

Folks are tweeting about the amazing tulip display at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska this year.

Nearly 32,000 tulips were planted last fall and most of them are open, arboretum officials say, thanks to the slow, cool spring.  They tweeted Thursday that its the "best ever."

The flower display includes rhododendrons, magnolias and hyacinths.

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The deadline for Carver County residents to pre-order rain barrels and compost bins is coming up fast.

In order to guarantee a barrel or bin will be available, residents must pre-order them by April 15 by calling 952-361-1800.

Rain barrels are being sold for $45 each, and compost bins are $35. Payment is due upon pickup on April 30.