We garden in Colorado! We know the heartbreak of the 5 or 10 minute storm that can undo 500 hours of hard work. When hail strikes—what’s a gardener to do? […]
Category: Seasonal Tips
Preventing Blossom-End Rot in Tomatoes
By Paul Battafarano Tomatoes are the king of the vegetables for many gardeners. However, these sweet fruits are susceptible to many issues. One of these issues is the dreaded blossom-end […]
Watering During the Dog Days
- Season: Summer
Indigo Deany Welcome August – welcome heat waves, fiery air, crispy edges, languid and listless stirrings. This is the solar season, where the smoldering sun bests even the most committed […]
Water-Wise Solutions for Dry Times
Water is precious, scarce, and expensive here in the arid Rocky Mountain region, especially following one of the driest winters on record. So how do we keep our gardens thriving […]
A Guide to Composting
- Season: Summer
By Laurel Aiello DIY composting turns organic waste into nutrients for your garden while reducing your carbon footprint. It also saves you money on store-bought garden amendments, which add up […]
Japanese Beetle Prevention
Overview Japanese beetles undergo complete metamorphosis, starting as grubs in your lawn and developing into round, metallic- sheened, hard bodied beetles. These hungry beetles enjoy a wide variety of plants […]
Watch for Signs of Heat Stress
- Season: Summer
As the summer temperatures start to rise above 85 F., many of our plants will inevitably start to feel the adverse effects of heat stress. Heat stress occurs when temperatures […]
5 Tips for Peach Success
Nothing defines these hot lazy days of late summer better than a sweet juicy peach. Did you that the only thing better than a Colorado-grown peach bought at a farmer’s […]
Add a Splash to Summer
- Season: Summer
Now that most of the planting has been done, summer blooms call us to linger in the garden a little longer. As you’re relaxing outdoors, it’s a great time to […]
Caring for your lawn
The recommended height for blue grass lawns is 2 ½”-3″. Mow frequently so that no more than 1/3 of the grass height is removed during a single mowing. With this […]