People are discovering clever ways to garden anywhere and everywhere. In a tiny yard, or no yard at all. Whether it is a container garden, a raised bed or a traditional in-ground bed, all gardens provide significant benefits, helping you discover health and community right in your own backyard. Vegetable Gardens What do you want to grow? Herb and vegetable gardens are more popular than... Read More
Design and Care Grasses add variety to many types of gardens adding two elements to the garden experience that are not readily obtained from many other plants: movement and sound. Grasses look well against a dark background and placed to catch morning or evening light. Vertical Presence & Winter Interest Grasses also add a significant vertical presence to the winter landscape and are commonly left... Read More
There are many benefits to using Colorado native shrubs for home and commercial landscapes. Colorado native shrubs are naturally adapted to their specific Colorado climate, soils, and environmental conditions. You can create a lush, attractive native landscape utilizing native shrubs and perennials. Another benefit of using Colorado natives in landscapes is that they may attract a wide variety of wildlife including mammals, birds, and butterflies.... Read More
Early spring is a wonderful time of the year to begin gardening. Go with what Mother Nature offers and the types of plants that appreciate the early, Cool Season Gardening conditions in March and April. Don’t worry about your warm season plants like geraniums and tomatoes until mid-May. Plant any of the following suggestions for cool weather gardening success. Improve your soil Whether you have... Read More
New Flowering Tropical Plants and Houseplants Creek Side has brought the tropics to Colorado! Stop by to review our big selection of summer flowering tropical house plants like Hibiscus, Gardenia, Mandevilla, Dipladenia and Lantana. Large tree forms, trellises and small bushes available. For best selection, take your tropical plants home now. Keep them in front of a bright window for a month and then take... Read More
There are many benefits to growing herbs in containers. Having access to fresh herbs near the kitchen is the obvious benefit. In addition, different herbs have different moisture needs and growing them in pots is an easy way to control soil moisture. Successful herb growing in containers is easiest outdoors, but can be successful indoors with bright light conditions as well. Basil Basil is the go-to herb in... Read More
Spring is the time to get your lawn ready for another season. Creek Side Gardens promotes the Fertilome® – 4-Step Lawn Care Program with the premise that regular fertilization, along with aeration, good mowing and watering practices, is key to maintaining a strong, healthy lawn. A healthy lawn is more resistant to weeds and disease problems. Step 1 – For All Seasons II –... Read More
Summary at the Top Improve your garden soil for better plant root growth by adding Organic Matter Use Natures Yield Organic Compost 1-2″ deep tilled or spaded into a depth of 6-8″. Or incorporate compost into soil at planting time – hole by hole/ plant by plant. Use Natures Yield Outdoor Planters Mix for planting in raised beds or large outdoor containers. Annuals, perennials, vegetables... 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
Vegetable gardening is one of the most popular pastimes in the home garden. If you have never grown a tomato plant or sown some lettuce seeds in the spring, you are missing out on one of the most gratifying aspects of gardening. Grow it yourself, harvest the fruits of your labors and serve the bounty to your family. How satisfying! Vegetables can be demanding plants.... Read More
