Have you noticed an annoying visitor that you haven’t been able to get rid of? We’re not talking about a relative that’s overstayed their holiday welcome … we’re talking fungus […]
Category: Seasonal Tips
Winter care for woody shrubs, trees
- Season: Winter
Don’t forget to water your woody trees and shrubs! Pick a day through the winter that is over 40 degrees and water thoroughly through the winter. Late winter is also […]
Winter herb gardening
- Season: Winter
Indoor herb gardens are a great way to extend the growing season and spice up culinary dishes. Choosing individual pots for herbs help control the moisture needs of particular plants. […]
Winter Watering for Houseplants
- Season: Winter
Plants need water – just not as much as you’d think. Many people stick to a watering schedule of about once a week for their houseplants. While this is generally […]
Wrap Trees to Protect from Sun Scald
- Season: Winter
Bright, cold days of winter can cause sunscald on thin-barked woody plants such as willows, aspen, mountain ash and maple. The warmth of the sun heats the bark, essentially waking […]
Winter Care for Trees & Shrubs
- Season: Winter
By Jesse Eastman Winter along the Colorado Front Range is defined by dry air, minimal precipitation, low soil moisture, fluctuating temperatures, the occasional heavy wet snow, and intense sun. It’s […]
Indoor Herb Gardens
- Season: Winter
by Laurel Aiello Summer is still almost six months away and if you’re itching to get back out in the garden, you aren’t alone. Many of us battle the winter […]
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 […]
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 […]
Exploring Garden Styles for Spring Inspiration
- Season: Spring
By Indigo Deany It’s spring: we creak our gazes upwards towards the sun like a crocus through the snow and begin to itch for life again. Every year, the same […]