Gardens

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 you need to know about soil | Tip of the Week

February 05, 2021
If you're building a house, you need a solid foundation. The same goes for building a landscape. Soil serves as the foundation, so it pays to focus on creating a quality foundation...

Categories: Gardens, Lawn & Garden Care

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

Tip of the Week: Why you should compost your yard waste

October 02, 2020
As the growing season winds down and you prepare your landscape for winter, you may find yourself with a lot of yard waste. Instead of bagging it and tossing it into the garbage, why...

Categories: Gardens

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

4 Tips for Outdoor Water Savings

July 03, 2020
A lot of Colorado is experiencing some form of a drought right now. It's a reminder that water is a valuable and limited resource, especially in our state. Since July is Smart...

Categories: Gardens, Lawn & Garden Care, Irrigation

The Do's and Don'ts of Plant Health During a Heat Wave

June 26, 2020
We've had some hot days lately. As the forecast calls for more days of heat, we need to keep our edible gardens healthy. Here are 3 do's and don'ts for helping your vegetables...

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Invite Pollinators Into Your Yard

June 19, 2020
Next week is Pollinator Week. To celebrate, invite pollinators into your landscape. It's good for them, and it's good for your garden.  What do pollinators do for us?...

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