Gardens

How to mulch leaves | Tip of the Week

October 01, 2021
Forget the dreaded feeling of dragging out the rake and trash bags to clock in some hours to get rid of those crunchy fallen leaves. What if we told you that the leaves will improve your...

How to get your lawn ready for fall | Tip of the Week

September 17, 2021
It's a good time to put in some work to help your landscape stay healthy as it heads into dormancy for the winter. It's still warm, but autumn begins next week and we look forward to...

How to plant a fall container garden | Tip of the Week

September 10, 2021
Last week we talked about planting now for next spring. If you want some seasonal color now, try a fall-themed container garden. You can make your own decorative creation with traditional...

How to Create A Pet Friendly Yard | Tip of the Week

August 26, 2021
It’s August 26 when dog lovers celebrate National Dog Day! While we’re feeling the love for man’s best friend, we should also make sure our landscapes love our pets so...

What you need to know about fall planting | Tip of the Week

August 20, 2021
Want your harvest to continue into the fall? Start some leafy greens, herbs, broccoli and root crops now. These plants aren't made for the long and intensely hot days of summer....

Heat Safety tips for veggies and gardeners | Tip of the Week

August 13, 2021
Record breaking high temperatures aren't the best conditions for growing vegetables. The heat, and smoke from wildfires, aren't good for the gardener, either. Take care of your garden...

What is grass cycling | Tip of the Week

July 23, 2021
Emptying your grass catcher can be a hot, messy job in the heat of the summer. Save yourself the work and improve your landscape in the process by grasscycling. Leaving your grass clippings on...

How to care for your plants in the Colorado heat | Tip of the Week

July 09, 2021
The Front Range is hot right now, and your plants might be feeling it a little too much. In this blog, we will give you a few tips for helping your landscape cope with high temperatures and...

How to incoporate native grasses | Tip of the Week

June 25, 2021
Turf serves an important purpose: it provides recreation areas for adults, kids, and pets alike. But native grasses bring a character all their own, with the added bonus of being low-water...

Celebrate Pollinator Week | Tip of the Week

June 18, 2021
Next week is Pollinator Week,  when we celebrate all that the many types of pollinators -- bees, butterflies, birds, bats, flies and more -- do for us. Remember that when it's hot...

5 Benefits of Mulch | Tip of the Week

June 04, 2021
It's getting warmer across Colorado, and our plants will need more water. But just because the drought is over on the Front Range -- for now -- doesn't mean we shouldn't still try...

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...