Annuals & Perennials

How to get rid of Aphids and Japanese Beetles in your garden | Tip of the Week

August 06, 2021
Recent hot days and precipitation are a perfect combination for insects in our gardens and landscapes. Keep an eye on your garden, especially edible plants, and act on pests as soon as you...

Categories: Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Annuals & Perennials

Sunflower Facts | Tip of the Week

May 28, 2021
There's still time to plant some sunflowers in your landscape. The National Garden Bureau named   2021 the Year of the Sunflower, and with good reason. This cheerful plant is...

Categories: Gardens, Lawn & Garden Care, Annuals & Perennials

How to prepare for hail | Tip of the Week

May 21, 2021
Late spring is hail season in Colorado. In this blog post, we will share with you what precautions you can take ahead of time and what you can do for plants after hail has dealt its...

Categories: Gardens, Lawn & Garden Care, Annuals & Perennials

3 Tips on Planning a Water-wise Landscape | Tip of the Week

March 19, 2021
It's too early to start planting, but it's a good time to make a plan for a successful landscape this year. Recent heavy snowfall was much-needed, but it has not eliminated drought in...

Categories: Gardens, Lawn & Garden Care, Irrigation, Annuals & Perennials

5 Tips on how to protect your plants in a deep freeze | Tip of the week

February 12, 2021
The forecast predicts overnight temperatures in the single digits this weekend. Are your plants protected? In this blog, we will share tips on how to protect your indoor and outdoor plants...

Categories: Gardens, DIY, Lawn & Garden Care, Annuals & Perennials

What are plant hardiness zones | Tip of the Week

January 29, 2021
It's often said that the key to successful, sustainable plants is putting the right plant in the right place. But first, you need to know your place. In this blog post we will tell you...

Categories: Gardens, Design, Annuals & Perennials

Why you should plan your spring garden now | Tip of the Week

January 15, 2021
Winter officially began just a few weeks ago, but it's already time to think about what you want in your garden this summer. In this post, we will tell you why you should start...

Categories: Gardens, Pots & Planters, Lawn & Garden Care, Annuals & Perennials

2021 Plants of the Year | Tip of the Week

January 01, 2021
The National Garden Bureau once again chose five plants of the year. For 2021, they have chosen hibiscus (shrub), monarda or bee balm (perennial), hyacinth (bulb crop), garden bean...

Categories: Gardens, Design, Annuals & Perennials

How to incorporate 2021's Pantone Color of the year into your landscape | Tip of the Week

December 11, 2020
This week, Pantone announced that it had chosen two colors for 2021 Color of the Year . Pantone chose them as colors of a solid foundation (Ultimate Gray, reminiscent of rocks or...

Categories: Gardens, Annuals & Perennials

Tip of the Week: Did you plant your spring bulbs yet? Here are some bulb planting tips.

October 16, 2020
This fall's mild temperatures gives us an opportunity to plant now for a beautiful landscape next year. It's a good time to get bulbs into the ground for spring color. Choose...

Categories: Gardens, Lawn & Garden Care, Annuals & Perennials

4 things you should do to prepare for Denver's temperature shift on Tuesday, September 8

September 04, 2020
Denver's weather officials are calling for an extreme weather shift starting Tuesday, September 8. In some areas, lows are expected to be in the upper 20's. This 60...

Categories: Trees, Lawn & Garden Care, Annuals & Perennials

Planting Mid-summer in Colorado

July 31, 2020
Now is a good time to refresh those annuals that have likely begun to fade. For the hot days still ahead, choose perennials that will tolerate the heat and bring color to your harden...

Categories: Gardens, Lawn & Garden Care, Design, Annuals & Perennials