Our semi-trailer from Florida pulled in this week delivering our tropical plants. Each season, these tropical selections give we Coloradoans a taste of living in a tropical climate! Here we will highlight our 2025 selections. Hibiscus The hibiscus flower is large, striking, and trumpet-shaped and comes in a range of bright colors. Grows all over in warm climates, such as Hawaii. By watering and fertilizing... Read More
Plant Pansies and Annual Flowers To be successful with outdoor flowers and plants at this time of the year, consider plants that naturally like cool temperatures. Pansies and violas love our cool bright spring weather conditions. They are very cold temperature tolerant and will withstand pretty much whatever Mother Nature throws our way. Freezing temperatures, snow, rain and wind in April will not kill them. ... Read More
‘THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX’ – OR RATHER… IN THE BOX. RAISED BEDS Raised bed gardening, or container gardening is a growing trend. People are using more and more horse troughs, whiskey barrels or even an old tub to create a raised garden that is fully contained. This season at Creek Side Gardens we have some raised bed kits that would be a perfect addition to... Read More
Around Creek Side, we know Springtime is really on the way, when the Green Team has spent the last two months planting in the Greenhouse. The Greenhouse planting is mostly completed as we have created our beautiful combinations of colorful annual flowers and garden perennials. Not only are we planting but, serious decorating is taking place in the Gift Shop and Glasshouse as new gift,... Read More
April and May are terrific months for planting perennials! The cool nights and bright days offer the newly transplanted plants a little time to relax, get situated in their new locale and begin growing new roots. Incorporate organic matter like Creek Side’s Natures Yield compost to the soil at planting time to help create a superior rooting environment. Keep watered thoroughly for the first few... Read More
Knowing which plants grow well together is helpful. This is a tried-and-tested way to reduce pests, attract pollinators, and boost growth! Here are common examples. Tomatoes and basil are natural companions in the kitchen and garden. Basil repels certain insect pests, such as thrips, and also disorients moths that lay tomato hornworms. Aphids severely crimp your crop! But aphids can’t stand garlic! With this in mind, garlic... Read More
The temperatures in April and May read AND feel like a random quick pick from a Lotto Ticket. 65-21-42-10-39-70. What’s a gardener to do? April can be one of our snowiest months so we Colorado gardeners must be patient, however there are some things we can do. While we are waiting for the weather to stabilize, we can continue to focus on preparing our gardens... Read More
Garden seeds offer gardeners of all interests and abilities a simple and cost-effective method of growing new plants. Whether it is the latest and greatest new garden flower variety or a tried-and-true vegetable variety, seeds are an excellent option for starting new plants for your garden. Outdoor Garden Seed Sowing Outdoor garden seeds may be planted directly into the garden soil at the appropriate time... Read More
Old-fashioned annual flowers like nasturtiums and zinnias have made a huge comeback in gardens and containers. Because of an increased interest in supporting pollinators and butterflies, the popularity of cut flowers, and because they’re beautiful and easy to grow, this group of annual flowers are gaining in popularity. Not to mention, growing flowers from seed is a great budget choice as well! Quick Growing from... Read More
Indoor Living Gift Shop with spring themed gifts and décor. Nice selection of colorful porch coir doormats to choose from. Check out spring napkins, dish towels, candles, cards, porch flags. ‘Cool Wave’ pansy baskets are a great pop of color to your outdoor living space. Pansies are cold tolerant and hardy. Pansy Bowls and Container Gardens ready for the season! Plant your own 6-pak pansy plants. ... Read More
