Pots & Planters

What to Look for When Shopping for Annuals

July 31, 2014
Annuals can provide beautiful color and vibrancy to your lawn or garden. However, many people do not know what exactly to look for besides the color of the annual when shopping at a garden...

Is Your Garden getting too Much Water?

July 31, 2014
Many areas across Colorado have recently been experiencing an increase in rainfall. Rainy days are great for conserving water depending upon how much rainfall your area receives. Your lawn,...

Are you tossing your salad when you plant?

June 06, 2014
Take the same basic ingredients as always – basil, tomatoes and lettuce – but this year, toss the salad plants and herbs into a different growing pattern.    Plant...

Want Stunning Containers?

May 30, 2014
More than just a pot of petunias The warming weather says “patio season” – time to dress up the patio with containers full of flowers.  To make a stunning...

Were you hit by hail?

May 23, 2014
The growing season is off to a rough start with hail pelting many areas along the Front Range . With this being just the beginning of the hail season throughout Colorado,...

Now is the Time to Plant

May 16, 2014
The night-time lows for the next week are up to 40-50 degrees along the Front Range .  These warm nights combined with still warmer day-time temps mean the soil is warming up and ready...

Have Seasonal Color Deficiency?

March 09, 2014
When the sn ow covers the yard and the sky’s grey as it has been all week, it’s like living in a black and white photo. If you’re feeling as grey as the sky,...

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 dressing up your front porch after the holidays?

December 20, 2013
Use containers to create quick winter décor The porch containers and planters of summer can be re-purposed for holiday and winter interest.  Fill them with evergreens and other...

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...

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...

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...