A well-designed garden provides interest from early spring through late autumn, and beyond if you also select plants for winter structure. But, for the main growing season, much of that interest comes from flowering and foliage plants.  Most perennial plants flower for two to four weeks, but the longest flowering perennials, like coneflowers and catmint, measure their flowering period in months, not weeks. The Longest... Read More

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

Are you interested in eating healthy and nutritious food?  And saving money on groceries?  What could be more nutritious and healthier than growing your own herbs and vegetables in your own backyard?  Or even in a container on your patio or balcony? Creating your own herb garden or vegetable garden can be a very satisfying experience, although it is not a no-maintenance activity.  But with... 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

To reproduce, most flowering plants rely on animals to move their pollen. In turn, pollinators rely on flowers for food, including both nectar and pollen. If you’re a gardener, you might want to support this partnership by planting flowers. But if you live in an area without a lot of green space, you might wonder whether it’s worth the effort. Research shows that bees don’t... 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