Want Stunning Containers?
May 30, 2014 More than just a pot of petunias
The warming weather says “patio season” – time to dress up the patio with containers full of flowers. To make a stunning...
Annuals & Perennials
Were you hit by hail?
May 23, 2014
The growing season is off to a rough start with hail pelting many areas along the Front Range .
With this being just the beginning of the hail season throughout Colorado,...
Now is the Time to Plant
May 16, 2014 The night-time lows for the next week are up to 40-50 degrees along the Front Range . These warm nights combined with still warmer day-time temps mean the soil is warming up and ready...
Flowering Plants for Mother’s Day
May 10, 2014 Give mom plants for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is traditionally when we give mom flowers and giving her planted ones means she can enjoy them all season long. And remember that...
Create and Protect Spring Color
March 29, 2014 Throughout much of Colorado April is the shoulder season for spring color.
At lower elevations and in protected areas, the early bulbs of spring are popping up to paint the first...
Can You Plant Perennials in March?
March 15, 2014 This week one of our readers wrote and said she’d been to a large warehouse store, saw the big display of packaged bare-root perennials and couldn’t resist the temptation to buy...
What’s The Vibe in Your Yard?
March 09, 2014
Our yards say something to us when we turn into the driveway at night – and they also say something about us to others who drive or walk past. They welcome us home with a...
Have Seasonal Color Deficiency?
March 09, 2014 When the sn ow covers the yard and the sky’s grey as it has been all week, it’s like living in a black and white photo.
If you’re feeling as grey as the sky,...
Are You Ready to Plant?
March 09, 2014 At last, spring really is just around the corner and it’s about time to plant the first seeds of this year’s garden.
Depending on the altitude and whether you have a warm...
What About Snow and Seeds?
January 24, 2014 There’s snow on the ground, but it’s not too early to think about this year’s garden.
Seed catalogs were mailed long ago and the online business is already...
Holiday Plants & Pet Safety
December 16, 2013 Getting a puppy – or have a pet that that loves to chew?
If you are getting a new puppy for Christmas – or have pets that like to chew – it’s a good idea to...
It’s Fall in Colorado!
September 23, 2013 Yesterday, fall is officially here!
Late September is a great time to freshen the containers and beds with brilliant color that says “fall has arrived.”
Plus, recent rains...