Everybody gardens for their own reasons. Some of us just love to have plants and colorful flowers all around us to enjoy during the summer months. Something pretty to look at that makes us feel good. Some of us love to have beautiful flowers around the front of our home to show off a little for the neighbors. Hey neighbors, take a look at what... Read More
One of the many joys of gardening is to enjoy the wildlife that is attracted to our flowers, shrubs and trees. Your garden is their very best friend. Creating desirable conditions in your landscape by providing shelter, water and food sources (flower nectar) will help attract the many wonderful and fulfilling nature sightings right in your own very back yard. Bees Colorado is home to... Read More
Campfire ˈkampˌfī(ə)r / noun an open-air fire in a camp, used for cooking and as a focal point for social activity.. ‘Tis the season for camping, cookouts, backyard barbeques or just settling around a firepit with family and friends. To make these times more memorable, take a daily routine like cooking in the kitchen and move it outdoors. This will set the stage for some... Read More
Just what we have been looking forward to, the middle of summer! Blue skies, warm temperatures, beautiful gardens, summer vacation and the opportunity to enjoy our wonderful Colorado outdoors. It is what we look forward to all year. So let’s enjoy it while we can! Mid-Summer Challenges Mid-summer does sometimes bring some challenges to our flowers and garden however. We feel the same challenges here... Read More
Summer Flowers July is a great month for perennial color. Many plants are in flower now or getting ready to flower! Keep your eyes open around your neighborhood landscape for what you like… Then come into the nursery to check out our nice assortment of Grown Fresh perennials and get planting!! Talk to one of our Green Team garden experts to determine what plants will... Read More
“Those that can have patience can have what they will.” Benjamin Franklin Summer is vacation time for many, whether you embark on a rambling road trip, reach your destination by airplane, or stretch out on the backyard hammock of a stay-cation, it’s time to slow down and soak in a little quiet-a peaceful surrender to a busy life. Life’s sweetest things are often quiet things:... Read More
Our Creek Side Grown Fresh Summer loving, heat tolerant, bloom all summer annual flowers in big 6” pots are bursting with color and ready to fill that empty space on your patio. These particular summer annuals have been chosen for this time of the year for a variety of reasons. Why Big Summer Color? Number one, they are bright and colorful. Number two, they are... Read More
Hot weather tips: When temperatures are over 90 degrees, check flowers twice daily for water, in the morning and again in the evening. Some pots/beds may require additional water applications to fight the heat. Don’t get caught over-watering when temps cool down again. Keep up with your regular fertilizer regime. Flowers that may be struggling in the heat should be moved to a protected location... Read More
In 1969, Red Skelton gave his personal view of the Pledge of Allegiance. Red Skelton, one of America’s best loved Comedians and star of Motion Pictures, Radio and Television, was also a true Patriot. A man who loved his Country, its Flag and the Freedom America stood for. On January 14, 1969, Red touched the hearts of millions of Americans with his “Pledge Of Allegiance,”... Read More
Once summer starts, it is not the end of the season at Creek Side Gardens. It just begins a new chapter. Because you see, we are constantly planting and nurturing Grown Fresh flower crops all year long. As the greenhouses begin to empty out after the busy spring season, we begin to fill them back up again so that you can be assured of finding... Read More
