Help Plants Survive the Snow
February 23, 2015 The heavy snowfall predicted this weekend is a reminder that we’re heading into the season of heavy spring snows when plants may need extra TLC from their human caretakers.
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Lawn & Garden Care
Are Your Plants Dry? Probably.
February 06, 2015 This weekend marks the midpoint between two weeks of almost spring-like weather throughout much of Colorado. This weekend could also be a critical time to water plants as warm temps and...
What Do Plants Need in January?
January 16, 2015 Even in winter, plants need TLCEven in winter, plants need TLC
If you look across your yard during the dormant season, an overgrown lawn isn’t crying out to be mowed and there...
How Do You Mulch?
December 16, 2014 Written by Soils Matter
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Soil is science and what you put on top of soil matters. If you need to get that point across to clients, you can lean on...
Post Halloween Landscape TLC
December 16, 2014 Once the Halloween treats have been handed out to the ghosts and goblins, make a note that it’s time to give the lawn it’s biggest and final treat of the season. That would be...
Planting Your Next Plant Oasis
December 16, 2014 It may be only months, but it feels like an eternity ’til we see the peonies bloom again.
That’s a sad thought for many, but the good news is that we can use the nice weekend...
What About Those Leaves?
October 24, 2014 Did you know that leaves really don’t “turn” color per se? The colors we see in fall leaves have actually been there all season long!
In the fall when the...
Pumpkins, the Quintessential Fall Vegetable
October 17, 2014 When many people think of the Fall season they think of carving pumpkins, spooky Halloween costumes, and brightly colored trees. Pumpkins are an essential part of the Fall season. Besides...
Time to Tuck Your Garden in For Winter
October 10, 2014 Veggie growth in most edible gardens is about done because of the cooler night-time temps and fewer hours of daylight. With less going on, it’s time to think about fall clean-up....
Fall Composting
October 08, 2014 With the Fall season well underway many people are setting aside their weekends to clean up their gardens and prepare their home for cooler weather. When you are cleaning up your garden it...
Dip, Duck, Doge, and Divide!
October 07, 2014 The Fall season is a great time to divide the beautiful perennials in your garden. Dividing your perennials is a great way to revive older plants while at the same time creating brand new...
Fall is When you Need to Love Your Lawn
September 26, 2014
Our bare feet enjoy it. The dog rolls around on it. The soccer kids kick it. But as long...