Pet-Friendly Tips for Water Features
August 01, 2014 Many people think it wouldn’t be wise to put man’s best friend in the same back yard with a water feature. Dogs being dogs, after all, there could be some damage.
Yet, it is...
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Tips for Dealing with Blight
July 31, 2014 The heat combined with higher humidity this year is leading to blight – a fungus problem.
It is most common on tomatoes, but can also impact peppers and eggplant. It shows up...
What to Look for When Shopping for Annuals
July 31, 2014 Annuals can provide beautiful color and vibrancy to your lawn or garden. However, many people do not know what exactly to look for besides the color of the annual when shopping at a garden...
Unwind at the Denver Botanic Gardens
July 31, 2014 The Denver Botanic Gardens is hosting a new series titled, Unwind: h2o on Thursday, August 7 th . The special event will begin at 6 p.m. and will run until 9 p.m. This special event is meant...
Is Your Garden getting too Much Water?
July 31, 2014 Many areas across Colorado have recently been experiencing an increase in rainfall. Rainy days are great for conserving water depending upon how much rainfall your area receives. Your lawn,...
Why are There so Many Spiders?
July 31, 2014 The middle to end of July marks the beginning of monsoon weather in Colorado. This year, the El Nino cycle will force moisture from coastal regions up over the mountains creating massive...
DIY Composting
July 22, 2014
Colorado’s poor soil conditions can make gardening a challenging task. One of the best ways any gardener can improve their garden’s soil conditions is to add organic...
Free Days in Denver
July 22, 2014 The Denver Botanic Gardens were formed in 1951 by the Denver government and in 1952 100 acres were designated for the Botanic Gardens. From its’ infancy the Botanic Gardens of Denver set...
Yard Safety Tips: For You and Your Pets
July 18, 2014
We think of our yards as the safe haven: It’s where the dog romps and the kids can run barefoot in the sheer delight of summer. This safe haven for your family...
New to Colorado Gardening? What You Need to Know
July 18, 2014 If you are a newcomer to our beautiful state we would like to welcome you with a little advice that may help ease you into gardening in Colorado.
The Weather: Colorado has lower levels of...
It’s Time to Check Out the Sprinklers
July 18, 2014 Most of us run our sprinkler system overnight, so we never really see whether the system is operating properly or not.
With temps about to hit the 90-degree range, it’s a smart...
Is Your Landscape a Wildscape?
June 18, 2014
You might not want to coax a bumblebee onto your finger like you would a ladybug
--> – but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t invite Mrs. Bumblebee into your yard....