It’s that time of the Rocky Mountain growing season where damage to flowers, vegetables, gardens, trees and shrubs due to freezing temperatures could happen at any time. Last weekends frost was not unusual. But it was unique in that the warm temperatures in March accelerated normal plant growth patterns. Which made the plants think it was late May, when a hard frost would be unusual.... Read More
A great gift to both give and receive is a houseplant. Houseplants are beautiful, lush, lively and almost universally adored. When choosing a gift, we can be tempted to choose plants that are striking or exotic or blooming. We can take it a step further and hunt for a houseplant which conveys symbolism and sentiment for the intended recipient. Aglaonema The Aglaonema, or Chinese evergreen,... Read More
Our semi-trailer from Florida pulled in last week delivering our tropical plants. Each season, these tropical selections give we Coloradoans a taste of living in a tropical climate! Here we will highlight our 2026 selections. Hibiscus The hibiscus flower is large, striking, and trumpet-shaped and comes in a range of bright colors. Grows all over in warm climates, such as Hawaii. By watering and fertilizing... Read More
Your head is in a swirl, excited for the upcoming season, what to plant, when to fertilize, what needs pruning, and on and on. Resist planting tender plants too soon Because of the erratic spring weather in Colorado, it is better to be patient and wait for the weather to warm up. Consider planting cool season perennials and annuals that have been hardened-off and can... Read More
While planning your spring garden, consider adding native plants and more diversity to make your yard a haven for pollinators and wildlife. As agriculture has intensified and our populations have grown, a lot of habitat has been lost, so even a pot of flowers on the front porch can make a big difference by supporting hundreds of pollinators. If you’re adding plants with pollinators in... Read More
The Creek Side Green Team knows that Springtime is here, as we have spent the last two months planting in the Greenhouse to get ready. You will see our beautiful annual flower combinations that we have created when you stop by to visit The Greenhouse. Plus our big selection of Grown Fresh perennials available in the nursery – fully hardened-off and ready for planting in... Read More
There are many benefits to using Colorado native and water-wise perennial plants for home and commercial landscapes. Colorado water-wise perennials are naturally adapted to their specific Colorado climate, soils, and environmental conditions. You may create a lush, attractive native landscape utilizing water-wise perennials and shrubs. Another benefit of using Colorado water-wise plants in landscapes is that they may attract a wide variety of wildlife including... 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
The temperatures in April and May read AND feel like a random quick pick from a Lotto Ticket. 65-21-42-10-39-70. What’s a gardener to do? Even though it has been a very warm start to the spring season, April could still be one of our snowiest months so we Colorado gardeners should be patient, however there are some things we can do. While we are waiting... Read More
April and May are terrific months for planting perennials! The cool nights and bright days offer the newly transplanted plants a little time to relax, get situated in their new locale and begin growing roots. Incorporate organic matter like Creek Side’s Natures Yield compost to the soil at planting time to help create a superior rooting environment. Keep watered thoroughly for the first few weeks... Read More
