Our house plants don’t just look nice. They make us happier and healthier. Why it matters Many of our jobs keep us indoors — away from nature — and the pandemic magnified that problem. All of us have an intuitive appreciation for plants and nature. Researchers increasingly point to the physical and psychological necessity of connecting our human well-being with nature and the outdoors. Some... Read More
Most people miss the abundance of color that we have 9 months out of the year here in Colorado during the winter months. Winter has its own charm and if you look close enough you might be surprised what you see. Grab a camera and take a field trip along the riverbed, greenbelt or along the foothills and see the beauty of winter. Listed below... Read More
For many people, the holidays are more than presents and time with family and friends; the holidays are a time to decorate your home with the beauty of their favorite plants. This is a history of holiday plants and why they were used originally–we often forget these traditions have origins and it is worth exploring why we kiss under mistletoe or why poinsettias are so... Read More
Noble Fir These needles turn upward, exposing the lower branches. Known for its beauty, the noble fir has a long keep ability, and its stiff branches make it a good tree for heavy ornaments, as well as providing excellent greenery for wreaths and garland. Long considered an excellent Christmas tree because of its beauty, stiff branches and long keepability, the species is growing in popularity... Read More
Pat yourself on the back. We made it through the May snowstorm. We made it through the 95-degree days of July. Then we made it through a few rainy monsoon days. Now we are back to the 95 degree days. But next week will bring a cool down, including night temperatures which will take us through the end of the month. Don’t give up on... Read More
To help develop the best control measures for your landscape, it is important to understand the life cycle of this destructive insect pest. Japanese beetle has a one year life cycle. Adults begin to emerge from the soil from late June through early August. As adults, Japanese beetles are found mid-summer feeding and mating on foliage and flowers of their host plants, especially roses, grape... Read More
Because Japanese beetles have a flight area of several miles, they will be swarming in from all over very soon or maybe already? Adults feed on leaves, buds and flowers of many common garden and landscape plants, especially roses, grape vines and Virginia Creeper vines. On leaves, feeding is usually restricted to the softer tissues between the larger leaf veins, which results in a characteristic... Read More
Successful gardening always begins with choosing the right plant for the right location. Of course, gardening involves trying new things, trial and error, a willingness to be creative but in the end, we can’t force mother nature to respond in a manner that is inconsistent with evolution. No matter how much we would like our favorite sun-loving geranium, petunia, rose, salvia or sedum to grow... Read More
Now is the time to begin treating for Budworm. Life Cycle The adult stage is a moth with a wingspan of about 1 1/2 inches. The wings are light green with brown overtones and a few wavy, cream-colored bands. In the early evening, females lay single eggs on buds or leaves. The eggs hatch into little light green worms. They have two cycles per summer... Read More
Everyone needs support in their lives and so do your plants. As your perennials, vegetables, vines, and roses begin to grow, you will realize very quickly that they will need support which will help your plants reach their full potential and improve the appearance of your garden. Here at Creek Side Gardens, we have several different types of support for all different types of plants.... Read More
