Look Forward to Spring
January 08, 2016 In Colorado we live in two worlds. The world of the growing season that is vibrant – and the world of the dormant season, which in contrast, is almost lackluster. Both have their...
Lawn & Garden Care
Using Ice Melt?
December 18, 2015 Snowy days, holiday parties and ice on the sidewalks are the perfect set-up for slip-and-fall accidents. No one wants the festivities ruined with a sprained ankle or worse – and...
Are your plants set for winter?
December 14, 2015 Winter officially begins in 10 days. With the cold snap this weekend, it will feel like winter has arrived ahead of schedule. If you haven’t yet done a great job of tucking your...
What’s your best gift?
December 14, 2015 It’s time to revisit fruit cakes and fudge. Fruit cakes are not friendly to gluten intolerant folks. And fudge and other sweet treats aren’t friendly to anyone who wants to...
What’s in your yard?
November 22, 2015 Repurpose, recycle, reward
In the fall, the cozy indoors invites us to circle up around the football game and with comfort food. Now is the down season to unwind from a busy summer and...
Putting Up Holiday Lights?
November 22, 2015 As soon as the Thanksgiving dinner is done, many people are ready to throw the switch on their outdoor holiday lights. If that’s your plan, get organized now. Here are a few tips...
Are Your Trees Ready for Winter?
November 07, 2015
The shoulder season between fall and full-on winter can be damaging for trees when snow falls before they’ve dropped all their leaves. The snow clings to every leaf, weighs...
Want to Stop Raking Leaves?
November 07, 2015 It’s OK to run over the leaves that have fallen on your lawn with a mulching lawnmower. Seriously . The horticulturists at Colorado State University say so – and they site...
Planted Your Tulips Yet?
October 16, 2015 r fall landscaping chores aren’t really complete unless we’ve planted bulbs that will show up as early spring flowers next year. When they pop up through the snow they tell us...
Ready for Frost?
October 07, 2015 Fall has officially arrived. We are now a few days beyond the average first date of frost which occurs around September 20th. While the forecast still shows several nice days...
When Will it Freeze?
October 07, 2015 Protect your sprinkler system from an early freeze.
We’ve enjoyed a record-breaking warm September throughout much of Colorado and even though it’s October, we’re...
Tired of Petunias?
September 18, 2015 By mid-September, the flowers that thrived in the summer heat can start to look a little tired. With fall in the air, it’s time to bring fresh seasonal color into our containers...