Lawns Hand rake lawns to remove leaves and encourage air movement in roots. Top dress with uneven spots with top soil and/or peat moss. Reseed bare spots. Aerate lawn with a minimum of 2” plugs (not too dry). Leave plugs on top of lawn. Apply Turf Food 1 lb. of high nitrogen fertilizer per 1,000 sq ft. of turf. Water in well. Planting Beds Remove... Read More
If you can’t bear to part with your outside plants, there is hope! The plants listed below will not survive outside during Colorado’s winter weather. But with a little care, can be nurtured inside and then placed back outside next year: Begonia, Bougainvilla, Citrus, Coleus, Ficus, Gardenia, Geranium, Hibiscus, Impatiens, Mandevilla, Dipladenia, Passion Flower, Pentas, Rosemary Location Many gardeners know that heartbreaking feeling that comes... Read More
Healthy soil is the heart Colorado gardens. Whether you’re growing vegetables, herbs, or flowers, the condition of your soil determines how well plants can access water, nutrients, and oxygen (yes!). For home gardeners, improving soil health is one of the most impactful steps you can take to boost productivity and create a resilient garden. Soil is a Living Ecosystem Soil is more than just dirt,... Read More
Selection The earlier bulbs and corms are purchased in the fall, the better the selection. Select the largest bulbs of a variety, because there is a direct correlation between bulb and flower size. Generally, a gardener selects the site before purchasing bulbs. This site usually is conspicuously located to show the flowers off to their best advantage. If the bulbs will remain in this location... Read More
Beautiful fall weather conditions are in store for the next couple of weeks. The warm soil temperatures will make your landscape shrubs and trees grow nicely. Let’s make our landscape beautiful! Landscape planting Creek Side is now offering a wide variety of shrubs and trees. Lots of new growth this summer. See lists below for current selections. It is not too late to plant trees... Read More
Fall is for Planting! Perfect time to plant trees, shrubs, perennials, vegetables. Soil is warm until early November to help grow new roots. Get a head start for next season. Take advantage of sale prices from suppliers. Find the right plant for the right location – sun or shade, tall or short, early-mid-late season etc. Plant fall bulbs – tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus Plant trees... Read More
Many of your perennial plants would benefit from a little bit of maintenance. Deadheading through the summer months will encourage new flowers. Shearing or cutback of certain perennials in late summer is helpful later in the plants development to help get your garden bed cleaned up efficiently and to bulk up the crown of the plant in preparation for over wintering. Shearing Shearing is a... Read More
There is nothing like featuring Fall Flowers on your porch, patio and landscpe decor to create and capture the flavor of shorter days, cooler temperatures (to come…), kids going back to school and the change of seasons. Keep the flowers watered. Dead-head past flowers to encourage new buds and flowers. And they will keep going all season long. Rudbeckia/ Blackeyed Susan –... Read More
August Garden Planning You might think that we have lost our minds but…now is the perfect time in the season to begin planning or make additions/changes to your garden and landscape for next year. Look at your garden. What do you see? Every day that you walk through the garden or relax on the patio you are making small observations about your flowers and landscape.... Read More
Number one August tip is to sit back, relax and enjoy your summer garden in all its glory! Invite friends and neighbors over to show off and celebrate all your hard work! You deserve it! If you can’t sit back and relax…there is plenty to do…. Consider seeding a fall crop of lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, beets, peas etc. Basil and cilantro may also be... Read More
