Mid to late September is the average first frost date for Northern Colorado’s front range. But is snow right around the corner? It’s hard to imagine after a long hot […]
Category: Seasonal Tips
Don’t let green tomatoes go to waste
- Season: Autumn
As autumn draws in and nights get colder, you may find yourself with loads of green tomatoes left on the vine. Rather than composting them or letting them go to […]
Divide and conquer!
- Season: Autumn
Have your irises grown into huge clumps, but not produced blooms like they used to? Some clumps may also have started to lift out of the soil, which is an […]
Spiders are beneficial insects
- Season: Autumn
Before shooing away cobwebs, consider the benefits spiders provide for your garden. The majority of spiders found in Colorado are not poisonous and help control harmful insects, such as wasps, […]
Extend vegetable season
Harvest time will start slowing down, but the taste for fresh vegetables never really wanes. Extend your veggie harvest with cold crops. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kohlrabi and kale do […]
What to plant in the fall?
- Season: Autumn
Perennials such as mums, asters, hibiscus and ornamental grasses are showing fabulous fall color, shape and texture. Trees and shrubs do very well getting established when planted in Fall. Start […]
Renew garden soil before winter sets in
- Season: Autumn
After a long and productive growing season, most garden soils can benefit from amendments before the ground freezes. Renew organic matter in the vegetable garden and empty flowerbeds while also […]
Bringing plants in for winter
- Season: Autumn
If you are bringing annuals inside for the winter, be sure to check them for pests! Treat any plants exhibiting signs of pest problems before bringing them into your home […]
Autumn Cleanup
- Season: Autumn
This is the time of year to clean up the garden in anticipation of winter and a carefree spring. Fallen harvests attract unwanted pests. Raccoons, mice, insects and fungus take […]
Winterize your lawn, trees & shrubs
- Season: Autumn
Lawns will especially benefit from fall fertilization with a healthier root system, which will mean a dense, green lawn in the spring. In Northern Colorado, lawns can be fertilized right […]