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Colorado State Publications Blog

Japanese Beetles

While gardening last weekend I discovered that my trees are being eaten by Japanese beetles;…

Amy Zimmer, July 31, 2017
Colorado State Publications Blog

Caring for Storm-Damaged Trees

Spring snowstorms and freezes like those experienced in Denver metro area this weekend can cause…

Amy Zimmer, May 1, 2017
Colorado State Publications Blog

Spring is Here!

Hooray, today is the first day of Spring!  Are you interested in learning about the…

Amy Zimmer, March 20, 2017
Colorado State Publications Blog

Gardening with Native Plants

Spring is coming, and as you begin planning your yard and garden, consider the benefits…

Amy Zimmer, March 3, 2017
Colorado State Publications Blog

Garden Pests

If you’re experiencing some unwelcome visitors in your yard or garden, you can use information…

Amy Zimmer, July 6, 2016
Colorado State Publications Blog

Planning and Planting Trees and Flowers

The season for planting trees and flowers has arrived.  If you’re planning a garden, or…

Amy Zimmer, April 20, 2016
Colorado State Publications Blog

Noxious Weeds in Colorado

The Colorado Department of Agriculture has a Noxious Weed Program whose mission is “to control…

Amy Zimmer, February 1, 2016
Colorado State Publications Blog

Time Machine Tuesday: Dandelions

Dandelions everywhere! They spring up along ditch banks, crowd into open places in alfalfa fields,…

Amy Zimmer, June 9, 2015
Colorado State Publications Blog

Organic Fertilizers

It’s that time of year where many homeowners’ thoughts turn to lawn and garden care. …

Amy Zimmer, April 1, 2015
Colorado State Publications Blog

Caring for Colorado Lawns

Maintaining green grass can sometimes be a challenge in Colorado, which is prone to drought. (In fact,…

Amy Zimmer, June 5, 2014
Colorado State Publications Blog

Growing Roses in Colorado

Now is the time of year when most Colorado rose gardens are in full bloom. …

Amy Zimmer, June 2, 2014
Colorado State Publications Blog

Emerald Ash Borer

An invasive species that could mean the death of numerous trees has been found in…

Amy Zimmer, September 30, 2013
Colorado State Publications Blog

New Website for Colorado Watering Restriction Information

Are you confused by your local watering restrictions, which keep changing based on the state’s…

Amy Zimmer, July 8, 2013
Colorado State Publications Blog

Drought Resources

Explorer Stephen Long called Colorado “the Great American Desert,” and true to his observation, the state is currently experiencing…

Amy Zimmer, June 25, 2013
Colorado State Publications Blog

Water Conservation

Denver Water is talking about possible watering restrictions in the midst of this drier-than-usual spring. …

Amy Zimmer, April 30, 2012
Colorado State Publications Blog

CSU Flower Trials

Having trouble deciding which flowers to plant in your garden this year?  Colorado State University can…

Amy Zimmer, April 23, 2012
Colorado State Publications Blog

Hooray! It’s Spring!

Spring has sprung and there are many things to do now that the weather is…

Amy Zimmer, March 20, 2012
Colorado State Publications Blog

PlantTalk Colorado

Colorado State University has teamed up with the Denver Botanic Gardens to offer the website…

Amy Zimmer, October 1, 2009
Colorado State Publications Blog

Garden Butterflies

This is the time of year when yards and gardens are filled with bees, birds,…

Amy Zimmer, July 1, 2008
Colorado State Publications Blog

Plant Grafting and Other Garden Tips

Working with our collection today I ran across a document that caught my eye –…

Amy Zimmer, July 26, 2007
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