Perennial gardens can add color, curb appeal and sustainability. Perennials gardens are well-suited for Colorado landscapes for several reasons. They survive for more than two years, can tolerate plenty of sun, and rejuvenate the landscape. Because of their ability to survive our harsh Colorado winters, a thoughtfully designed and properly installed perennial garden will provide…
Continue Reading
Colorado’s climate can be harsh at times, so when it comes to planting beautiful horticulture, you want to make sure you have something you can continue to enjoy year after year. Plants that can handle Colorado’s drought-tolerant landscape and provide your backyard with color comes easy when you use these fail-proof perennials that can provide…
Continue Reading
Perennials suited for the Denver climate provide your garden with year after year of foliage and blooms. Plants that can handle Colorado’s drought-tolerant landscape and provide your backyard with color comes easy when you use these bullet proof perennials. May night salvia These deep violet-purple flowers sprout up to 18 inches with a green foundation….
Continue Reading
A shade-tolerant Colorado landscape design sounds like an oxymoron, right? For the most part, Rocky Mountain gardens need to be designed for well-draining soil, water conservation, and extreme weather conditions. However, the same mountainous geography we know and love has ample north-facing slopes that enjoy more shade than sun, and your own landscape may have…
Continue ReadingA drought-tolerant landscape does not have to be defunct of color! There are several plants native to Colorado that are perfect for xeriscaping and offer year-round visual interest with vibrant colors, engaging textures, and sculptural shapes. Here are five of our favorites that call Colorado home. Rocky Mountain Columbine This beautiful perennial has striking white…
Continue Reading
If you are ready for some fresh new color in your garden, it is still too early for fall color and mums. So what can you plant? Well August is the perfect month for perennials. Here are some great perennials that can be planted in August. Sonoran Sunset. Bright violet flower spikes that grows to 15-18″…
Continue Reading
Now is the time to start planting those annual flowers, tender veggies, perennial herbs and berries. Plus, those beautiful flowering perennial plants that bring the landscape alive with color and texture. Early May is the perfect time to fill your garden with color and flavor! A new trend in the garden is to mix the edibles with…
Continue Reading
Perk up your spring garden with a little color. Take a look at 3 perennials developed by Colorado State University and Denver Botanic Gardens to provide your Colorado garden with vibrant color that is well-suited to our altitude and growing conditions. 1. Remembrance Columbine a.k.a. Aquilegia ‘Swan Violet & White’ The Remembrance Columbine is named…
Continue Reading