Gardening in Colorado can be challenging. Hot and Dry Due to the high elevation, sunlight is frequently of high intensity and the humidity generally is low. This will require more frequent water applications to your lawn, landscape and flower pots throughout the year. Poor Soils Most population centers are on heavy clay soil. These soils have poor aeration that limits root growth. The best solution... Read More
Starting seeds indoors offers an opportunity to exercise your green thumb before the warm spring weather rolls around. If you have particular vegetable or flower varieties you love, but do not find them at the nursery, consider looking for seed and starting them yourself. Now is the time of the year to plan that out. Starting seeds indoors now also extends your gardening season, allowing... Read More
March is an excellent time to get started on garden cleanup projects. With a little warmer weather, we are anxious to get in the garden and breath in the fresh spring air. But it is too early for planting. So, plan on cleanup projects this month and get them out of the way. Then when the weather really warms up in April, Creek Side Grown... Read More
The “secret” to success with taking care of house plants is to create the same ideal conditions as they would enjoy in their native habitat. Indoor Plant Lighting Wondering what plant to put where? Here’s an indoor plant lighting guide to four categories of light exposure for house plants. Sunny (direct sun) location? Within 2 feet of a south- or southwest-facing window. Window sills flooded... 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
Ssshhh, garden is sleeping… what else can you do in January? January is a nice rest period for the garden, and for we gardeners as well. Your garden is settled in for the winter, but your green thumb may be itching to do something outside in the yard or garden on a beautiful January day in Colorado. Step out into the crisp wintry air and... Read More
Vegetables can be demanding plants. Whereas ‘weeds’ can scratch a living anywhere, vegetables require attention. Most need fertile soil, protection from wind, regular watering, and some help to defend themselves against pests. You cannot simply dig a hole in the ground, plant your veg, and expect it to thrive. A little planning before planting your vegetable garden will go a long way in helping to... Read More
One of the most distinctive aspects of celebrating the holiday season is the look, feel and fragrance of holiday greens used in decorating our homes. There is nothing like the smell of fresh evergreen boughs to remind us that the holiday season is fast approaching. Christmas Trees & Evergreens The most familiar use of holiday greens is of course the Christmas tree. Setting up a... Read More
Winter watering is advisable with late planted perennials, bare root plants, and perennials located in windy or southwest exposures. Newly planted trees, shrubs, lawns , woody plants, and plants with shallow root systems (i.e. groundcovers). The result of long, dry periods during fall and winter is injury or death to parts of plant root systems. Affected plants may appear perfectly normal and resume growth in... Read More
Poinsettia Select plants with colorful bracts covering the top of the plant. Leaves should be uniformly green with no lower leaves missing. Place plants anywhere in your home, will tolerate various light levels throughout the holidays. Keep soil moderately moist with a chance to dry out between applications. Water thoroughly whenever the soil feels dry to the touch and never allow the plant to stand... Read More
