Pruning Annual Baskets and Container Gardens Cut back petunias, callies, verbena, scaevola, sweet potato vine and others to refresh your pots. Follow the straggly stems half-way up the side of the pot or basket. Then use a sharp pair of shears to trim the stems all around the container like a bowl cut. Prune off dead foliage or undergrowth that looks bad. Dead head flowers to keep... Read More
Hot Weather Water Tips When the temperature goes over 90 degrees; an extra dose of love and care will help keep your flowers flourishing throughout the summer. Check flowers twice daily for water, once in the morning and again in the evening. Some pots/beds may require additional water applications to fight the heat. In the landscape, any newly planted roses, perennials, shrubs, or trees will require additional irrigation... Read More
Weed/wed/ noun a wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants. A plant out of place. The hard work of plant selection and planting for the season is finished. The lawn is growing. Perennial flower beds are filling in. Vegetable gardens are just beginning to grow. And what happens? The weeds set in. Now is the perfect time to... Read More
Growing small fruits such as raspberries, blueberries, grapes, blackberries, gooseberries or even patio citrus trees are often overlooked as a sustainable addition to your garden. Most varieties do well here in Colorado but often require certain growing conditions for each different fruit. Raspberries, Blackberries and Boysenberries Ever-bearing or Fall-bearing raspberries seem best-suited for the Front Range, according to tests conducted by Colorado State University. Creek... Read More
Powdery mildews are one of the most widespread and easily recognized plant diseases. They affect virtually all kinds of plants. In Colorado, powdery mildews are common on lilac, grape, roses, turfgrass, vegetables (such as cucumbers, squashes and peas), crabapple and Virginia creeper, among others. Identification Powdery mildews are characterized by spots or patches of white to grayish, talcum-powder like growth. Tiny, pinhead-sized, spherical fruiting structures... Read More
Aphids Commonly found on trees, shrubs, and garden ornamentals. Aphids feed by sucking sap from a plants new leaf growth. When populations are severe the damage can cause wilting, leaf curling, and dieback of shoots and buds. The sticky honeydew (aphids waste material) is an attractant for ants, yellow jacket wasps, flies, and bees which can be as much a nuisance as damage done to... Read More
While planning your spring garden, consider adding native plants and more diversity to make your yard a haven for pollinators and wildlife. As agriculture has intensified and our populations have grown, a lot of habitat has been lost, so even a pot of flowers on the front porch can make a big difference by supporting hundreds of pollinators. If you’re adding plants with pollinators in... Read More
A well-designed garden provides interest from early spring through late autumn, and beyond if you also select plants for winter structure. But, for the main growing season, much of that interest comes from flowering and foliage plants. Most perennial plants flower for two to four weeks, but the longest flowering perennials, like coneflowers and catmint, measure their flowering period in months, not weeks. The Longest... Read More
If you love roses, Colorado provides a great growing climate so be sure to include them on your garden list. Because there are so many different types, there are roses to fill nearly every gardeners growing needs. Types of Roses Don’t be confused about all the types available. The main thing is to find a color you like. Then check the general height for that... Read More
Right on schedule, our spring season is moving into the full summer season mode. If you still need flowers, visit Creek Side for the best selection in town of Grown Fresh Container Gardens, Hanging Baskets, annual flowers, perennial flowers, roses, shrubs and trees. We have been taking good care of all our flowers during the ups and downs of this spring season. Plus, we schedule... Read More
