Gardens

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...

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’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...

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...

What Do Plants Need Now?

January 17, 2014
A bit of winter-time TLC is good for the landscape During the growing season our plants do talk back.  The length of the grass says, “It’s time to mow” and flowers with...

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...

What Does Your Yard Need Now?

October 25, 2013
Late fall lawn care will reward you next spring   It’s a warm weekend ahead, so get out there and love your lawn.   Halloween is an annual benchmark that before we...

Have You Tucked Your Garden In For Winter?

October 18, 2013
Wrap it up, tuck it in Before calling this growing season quits, we need to clean up the garden and do what it takes to get it properly tucked in for winter – and a strong recovery...

October is About Fall Color

October 04, 2013
October is about fall color  Do you have to look across the street to see the bright and earthy colors that say it’s fall?  If your yard is missing fall color, take note of...

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...

Landscapes in South Metro Denver

September 23, 2013
In April of this year, the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado handed out their annual landscape awards.  Many of the award winning landscapes are located in the South Metro area of...

Is Your Yard Waterlogged?

September 13, 2013
Dealing with saturated soils It’s been a long, wet week that has saturated soils and disrupted plant life.  Here are some tips to help you deal with the fallout in your yard.  ...