Plant & Gardening Trends

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

Right on schedule, our spring season is moving into the full summer season mode. Visit Creek Side Gardens 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 a new crop of... Read More

What to consider when planting a Tree, Shrub, Rose, or Perennial – Planning Preparation (of area) Purchasing Planting Materials to have on hand for planting a Tree, Shrub, Rose or Perennial – Hand Trowel/ Spade/Shovel or Garden Fork Nature’s Yield Organic Compost Ferti-Lome Root Stimulator or Espoma BioTone Mulch Garden Hose/Watering Can Tape Measure Plan: Measure the bed area, the amount of sunlight the area... Read More

It’s that time of the Rocky Mountain growing season where damage to flowers, vegetables, gardens, trees and shrubs due to freezing temperatures could happen at any time.  Last weekends frost was not unusual. But it was unique in that the warm temperatures in March accelerated normal plant growth patterns.  Which made the plants think it was late May, when a hard frost would be unusual.... Read More

Your head is in a swirl, excited for the upcoming season, what to plant, when to fertilize, what needs pruning, and on and on. Resist planting tender plants too soon Because of the erratic spring weather in Colorado, it is better to be patient and wait for the weather to warm up. Consider planting cool season perennials and annuals that have been hardened-off and can... 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

There are many benefits to using Colorado native and water-wise perennial plants for home and commercial landscapes. Colorado water-wise perennials are naturally adapted to their specific Colorado climate, soils, and environmental conditions.  You may create a lush, attractive native landscape utilizing water-wise perennials and shrubs. Another benefit of using Colorado water-wise plants in landscapes is that they may attract a wide variety of wildlife including... 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

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 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 weeks... Read More