Extra heat and sunshine calls for dutiful attention to watering in the month of August. Although your landscape's lush greenery and bountiful harvests may still be your landscape's focal point, autumn's chill is actually just around the corner. Here is a brief...
Whether you're growing a vegetable garden or want to cultivate a landscape full of greenery and beautiful blooms, a special satisfaction comes with watching your landscape thrive. When starting anything new, it's always helpful to receive some advice from the...
A Colorado garden can look and feel like a natural haven, but many landscapes are not as earth-friendly and sustainable as they appear. Your gardening practices, such as the types of plants you choose and the details you focus on, can make a huge difference on your...
Kale is one of the most nutrient dense plants you can introduce to your garden; and many people enjoy growing it for these very benefits. However, kale also holds interest for many gardeners beyond its culinary properties. Here are five reasons to consider adding...
If you've spent any amount of time gazing at our beautiful Colorado landscape, no doubt you've noticed a couple of fiery spots of color dotting the hillsides and valleys from March through September. If so, there's a good chance you've spotted stands of Indian...
Virtually all private home landscaping was sustainable up until the post-war era when everything became "revolutionized." This included the pesticide and herbicide boom, expansive green lawns, genetically modified plants with no ability to re-seed themselves and so...
If you speak with any long-time gardener, you'll hear stories of trial-and-error, great ideas gone wrong and accidental happenings gone right. Take advantage of this wisdom, and apply these Colorado gardening tips to your own landscape design. Learn New Colorado...
Garden paths are more than just functional landscape design elements -- they can alter the flow, aesthetic appeal and energy of your Colorado garden design. Indeed, a winding "natural" path has a much different visual impact than a straight line of pavers or a...
A shade-tolerant Colorado garden might sound like a contradiction, but it’s entirely achievable. While the Rocky Mountain region is known for its well-draining soil, water conservation practices, and intense sun exposure, there are plenty of pockets of shade waiting...
July is a month in which your Colorado landscape may require a little extra planning and attention. While your landscape transforms into a colorful oasis, most of your gardening tasks may entail an early morning wake up call so you can head outside before the summer...