Identifying Ash Trees
The spread of emerald ash borer (EAB) is a growing concern here in Colorado. This…
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Xeriscaping
Water is a precious resource in Colorado, and one way you can help conserve water is to plant a xeriscape garden. Xeriscaping uses plants that can survive without the need for supplemental irrigation.
Colorado State University’s Flower Trial Gardens
Which flowers grow best in Colorado’s specific environmental conditions? Our dry climate, higher elevation, soil…
Time Machine Tuesday: Victory Gardens
Victory gardens were a part of life on the home front during World War II….
Time Machine Tuesday: Denver's Trees
Friday, April 27 is Arbor Day, a day for encouraging the planting of trees and…
Call 811 Before Digging
Gov. Hickenlooper has proclaimed April 2018 as “Dig Safely Month in Colorado.” The Colorado Public…
Time Machine Tuesday: Rydberg's Flora
One of late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century America’s greatest botanists extensively studied the flora of Colorado,…
Butterfly Migration
If you love butterflies, this week has been an absolute delight along the Front Range…
Japanese Beetles
While gardening last weekend I discovered that my trees are being eaten by Japanese beetles;…
Caring for Storm-Damaged Trees
Spring snowstorms and freezes like those experienced in Denver metro area this weekend can cause…
Spring is Here!
Hooray, today is the first day of Spring! Are you interested in learning about the…
Gardening with Native Plants
Spring is coming, and as you begin planning your yard and garden, consider the benefits…
Garden Pests
If you’re experiencing some unwelcome visitors in your yard or garden, you can use information…
Planning and Planting Trees and Flowers
The season for planting trees and flowers has arrived. If you’re planning a garden, or…
Noxious Weeds in Colorado
The Colorado Department of Agriculture has a Noxious Weed Program whose mission is “to control…
Time Machine Tuesday: Dandelions
Dandelions everywhere! They spring up along ditch banks, crowd into open places in alfalfa fields,…
Organic Fertilizers
It’s that time of year where many homeowners’ thoughts turn to lawn and garden care. …
Caring for Colorado Lawns
Maintaining green grass can sometimes be a challenge in Colorado, which is prone to drought. (In…
Growing Roses in Colorado
Now is the time of year when most Colorado rose gardens are in full bloom. …
Emerald Ash Borer
An invasive species that could mean the death of numerous trees has been found in…