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
Creek Side Garden Terrarium Kits include all the materials needed to construct a terrarium except plants. Terrariums plants of your choice are available and sold separately. Materials Needed: clear glass or plastic container (kitchen canister, jar, fishbowl or tank, etc., and lid), clean and dry pea gravel or polished rocks activated charcoal sphagnum moss small, slow-growing plants that tolerate low light and have similar water... Read More
As of the forecast Friday Sept. 4, be prepared for freezing temperatures and snow next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Sept. 8-10. It is not the snow we are concerned about; it is the freezing temperatures. What does this mean for Colorado Gardeners? Get Indoor plants ready to come inside. Acclimate indoor plants that have been outside all summer by moving them to a full shade... Read More
Take time to sit back, relax and enjoy your late summer garden in all its glory! Big beautiful hanging baskets and container gardens on the patio. Late summer blooming perennials in the gardens. Gather your family together and celebrate this beautiful summer season as it draws to a close. Normally at this time we would encourage you to invite friends and neighbors over to show off... Read More
Hot Weather 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. Apply enough water so that the water is coming out the bottom of... Read More
New Tropicals and Houseplants We are sorry if you have had to cancel your spring trip break to Florida this year, so Creek Side has brought the tropics to you! Stop by to review of big selection of summer flowering tropical house plants like Hibiscus, Gardenia, Mandevilla, Dipladenia and Lantana. Large tree forms, trellises and small bushes available. Take them home now while the supply... 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
Home vegetable gardeners love Creek Sides vegetable plant program! All our herbs and vegetables are Grown Fresh™ in the Creek Side greenhouse under our watchful care to help ensure you receive the best plants available. Many of you are familiar with our Burpee varieties like Tomatoes Baby Boomer, Happy Day and Bush Steak. The Burpee varieties are In addition to many of the tried and... 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
Poinsettia Select plants with uniformly green foliage and no lower leaves missing. Moderately moist soil; water thoroughly whenever the soil feels dry to the touch. Ideal temperatures are 60F to 70F. Poinsettia plant parts are not edible, and they are not poisonous when eaten. Those whom are sensitive to latex sap, may develop a skin irritation when handling poinsettias. Christmas Cactus Let the plant dry... Read More
