Who Grows Your Garden?
March 17, 2015 Did you know that 98 percent of kids who grow their own vegetables will actually eat them? That means kids will want to eat peas, carrots, tomatoes, broccoli and maybe even spinach! This is...
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Getting Ready for Spring?
March 09, 2015 Lingering snow and cold temps tell us our yards are still down for their long winter’s nap. Thankfully, that hibernation will soon end. Spring is just weeks away and gardeners with...
Got Seeds?
March 03, 2015 Spring planting is just around the corner, so now is the time to sort out the old seeds and order new ones. Popular varieties can sell out, so the early bird will catch the best seeds....
Keeping Rain In Your Yard
February 23, 2015 How to save some rain. One approach to cutting water use is to collect rain that runs off the roof into a rain barrel. Residents in dry areas around the country collect rain to water their...
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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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...
Are You Growing Clean Air?
February 06, 2015 It has long been said that plants are the lungs of the earth.
They produce oxygen and clean the air of toxins. Those of us who love the outdoors often report the beneficial impacts that...
What’s Alive Under Your Feet? Soil Matters.
February 06, 2015 The two most critical elements to sustaining life as we know it are water and soil.
But when it comes to which one gets the spotlight, water always seems to win. It keeps the upper hand if...
Add More Light and Still See the Stars
January 16, 2015 Brighten the sky without hiding the stars
We’re still in the long, dark days of winter. In the morning when we pull out of the driveway, it’s dark – and often the same...
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...
Protecting Your Trees from Winter Damage
December 16, 2014
The first big snowfall of the season is always a wake-up call to prepare the landscape for the winter ahead. Winterize the sprinkler system, mulch around perennials – and protect...
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...