More snowfall than average so far for January and February. Everything in the landscape will appreciate the moisture. Had our share of polar temperatures as well. And we know we have more cold temperatures and snow ahead. So, what do we early gardening enthusiasts do? Let us do what we know works for early to mid-March gardening and landscape care in the Rocky Mountain region. ... Read More
When we think of eating healthy, it may be the thought of eating organic produce or fresh home-grown organically grown vegetables. Because we would like to know where our food comes from and that it has not been sprayed with chemicals. Plants that have not been sprayed with chemicals is an important component of organic growing. But another component of the organic equation is how... 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
Springtime is arguably the most exciting of all the seasonal changes because it really feels like a new beginning. We can scratch last year’s gardening experiences off the map and begin anew. So, let’s begin preparing now for a successful season. Planning Begins Now! But before the planning begins, take a few minutes and review your successes and failures in the garden and landscape last... Read More
A little understanding of our weather conditions and working in our drier, sometimes limiting soil properties will help you improve your garden soil and make smart plant choices this gardening season. Whether your soil is hard, rocky and full of clay. Or soft and sandy, the best way to improve it is to add organic matter (OM), which eventually becomes humus. Humus is the result... Read More
Colorado is a semi-arid state, averaging 10”-16” of precipitation per year! Waterwise landscaping, also known as xeriscaping, is planning and designing your landscape for low water usage, rethinking the use of turf grass and it’s huge water requirements, improving porosity of soil for more efficient water applications, selecting plant material by paying attention to their water requirements, reducing water waste with correct irrigation installations, applying... Read More
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
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
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
Selection Poinsettias do well in the home and keep their color sometimes until mid-March. The showy red, pink, white, yellow, bicolored or speckled modified “leaves” are called bracts. With proper light and temperature, they accumulate the anthocyanin pigments that give them their color. The flowers (cyathia) of the poinsettia are in the center of the bracts. Male and female parts are present, along with a... Read More
