If you’re looking to plant a low maintenance, good xeric rock garden plant, the Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia ternata) is a good choice for Spring. This plant can adapt to many different soil types and can handle drought conditions very well. In the first month of early Spring, the barren strawberry bears several yellow flowers among its basil-like evergreen leaves. Plus, this plant likes shade to partial sun and forms a groundcover mat at six inches tall. The Barren Strawberry gets its name from its “strawberry like” growing patterns, spreading by runners and covering a space relatively quickly. This plant makes a great edging plant as well, growing along paths and between step stones too.
Creating a vibrant, colorful landscape doesn't have to mean using large amounts of water. In fact, many of the most beautiful plants for Colorado landscapes are naturally adapted to thrive in our semi-arid climate. By choosing the right mix of low-water plants, you...
If you've noticed shiny, metallic green beetles chewing through your roses, grapevines, or ornamental plants, you're not alone. Japanese beetles have become one of Colorado's most destructive landscape pests, causing significant damage to residential gardens and...
If your roses suddenly have holes in the leaves or your linden tree looks like it has been stripped almost overnight, Japanese beetles may be the culprit. These metallic green beetles have become an increasingly common sight along Colorado’s Front Range. While they...