Tip of the Week! Perennials That Are More Than Pretty
July 29, 2016 In the heat of the summer, we’re very aware that some plants take the heat better than others – and that some need more water than others to stay perky. Mother Nature reminds...
Annuals & Perennials
Japanese Beetles – The New Plant Invader
July 12, 2016 Close encounter of the most destructive kinds.
Courtesy of Herb Gardens
The Japanese Beetle was first found in the United Stated in 1916 near Riverton, New Jersey. They are...
Tip of the Week! How to Get Your Lawn Through The Heat Wave
July 08, 2016 We’re in the middle of another long stint of 90+ degree days and many lawns are definitely showing signs of stress. But before you pour on more water, make sure you are not already...
Tip of the Week! Beware: Insects are Invading
July 01, 2016
Our run of sunny days hitting 90 degrees and higher plus rainy evenings has created an explosion of insects in...
Tip of the Week! Give Thirsty Pollinators a Drink Without Drowning Them
June 30, 2016 One of the problems that traditional bird baths and outdoor water features have is that bees and other small pollinators try to perch on the sides, and lose their balance. Often their perch...
Green Roofs – Trending in the New Millennium
June 24, 2016
Green Roofs also known as “euro roofs” have been seen gracing industrial buildings dating back as far as 1935. It has...
Tip of The Week! Mulch is Good for Your Landscape
June 15, 2016 As the Front Range heads into the first heat wave of the season, we know our plants will be thirstier and of course, we’ll be watering them more. When we crank up the water, we should...
Is Your Landscaping Tax Deductible?
June 10, 2016
Tax time is generally everyone’s favorite time of the year!...
June – Great Outdoors Month 2016
June 01, 2016 The State and National Park of our country represent our natural heritage. Great Outdoors Month takes place from May to July and is an event filled with fun and exciting outdoor activities...
Tip of the Week! Sometimes it’s OK to Break the Rules
May 26, 2016 We’ve pined away all winter long to see green grass and smell the petunias – and our moment is finally here. We passed the date of last frost a few days ago and now we can get...
Let’s Explore Nature
May 20, 2016 Nature is earth’s natural present to humanity. Our environmental gift sustains animal and plant life depend on all overall conditions of planet Earth. Consequently, human intervention...
Tip of the Week! Be Inspired by Small Spaces
May 17, 2016 Rock and miniature gardening has become extremely popular and there are new, fresh ideas worth trying – even if your growing area is a small one.
For our high altitude...