Temperatures are rising in Colorado, and our plants will be thirstier. If you got a late start on your garden due to the late-spring storms, you will need to water regularly to be sure plants are established and healthy. The drought is over—for now—but doesn’t mean we shouldn’t still try to conserve water. Give the plants the water they need and don’t waste a drop. One way to save water and dress up the landscape in the process, is to…
Welcome the birds and bees to your landscape! Colorado is growing by leaps and bounds, and with new development we can lose natural habitat for pollinators. But you can provide habitat with your own pollinator-friendly landscape. You may already have some in your garden but planting more can make your mini-habitat more appealing to birds, bees, butterflies, beetles, and more. Next week is Pollinator Week – a good time to think about ways to welcome pollinator bees and butterflies into…
Rocky Mountain Columbine is an easy-to-grow perennial that blooms from late spring to early summer, reaching a mature height of 18” tall by 15” wide. Its flowers attract hummingbirds, and it is somewhat resistant to deer and rabbits. As the name suggests, it is well-suited to Colorado landscapes in the high country and along the Front Range. Though it is a native plant and often grows along hiking trails without irrigation, columbine in your garden will need regular summer water.…
As scientists at CSU tell us, your grass is in a critical time right now. Spring is when it grows its feeder roots that capture water all season long. Turf scientists will tell you that too much water can spoil your lawn—especially in the spring. Don’t let your lawn’s roots get used to over-watering. Over-watering can cause turf roots to remain shallow in the top inch or so of soil. Shallow roots dry out sooner, causing stress and brown spots…
Discover how to create curb appeal through color coordination, impactful containers, lighting, and fragrance that welcomes neighbors, friends, and family to your home. When: Tomorrow, May 18th Time: 10am – 11am Cost: FREE Location: Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, Aurora CO 80016 | map Looking forward to seeing you there!…
Now is the time to get ahead of the weeds! As the season warms up and our landscape plants are growing and blooming, they’re joined by weeds. By weeds, we mean unwanted plants—especially those that have the potential to outgrow and displace the plants we put in our landscape on purpose. Now is the time to get ahead of the weeds to prevent a larger problem later. Put an end to them when they first appear can prevent them from…
Flowers and plants are traditional Mother’s Day gifts, but consider a plant that offers more than just a pretty look when putting together a hanging basket or container of plants for Mom this weekend Pollinator-friendly flowers Who wouldn’t enjoy looking out at their flowers and seeing adorable little hummingbirds? To attract these pollinators, try salvia greggii Furman’s Red. It has beautiful magenta-red flowers, can bloom from June to October, and can provide food for hummingbirds and other pollinators all summer.…
Growing Floral Arrangements in your Landscape May 4 10am – 11am Learn about plants (trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowers) that can provide materials for great floral displays for every season, inside and out. Lasting Impressions: Creating a Memorable Front Entry May 18 10am – 11am Discover how to create curb appeal through color coordination, impactful containers, lighting, and fragrance that welcomes neighbors, friends, and family to your home. Tea Gardens: Growing Your Own Tea June 1 2pm – 3pm Learn…
After three seasons growing in the challenging conditions of the Rocky Mountains, five perennial plants have been named “Top Performers” by researchers at Colorado State University. See them here.…
Your lawn has been resting all winter, and now is a good time to help it get in shape for the summer season. Aerating, a process of removing “cores” of soil from your turf, is a beneficial “exercise” as part of your landscape’s spring conditioning program. Spring snowfall has left the soil full of moisture, which makes it easier for the aerator’s tines to sink in and pull out plugs of grass and soil. The holes created allow water, nutrients,…
