Get By With a Little Kelp From Your Friends

Tuesday August 18, 2015

Kelp grows in giant ‘kelp forests’ in the shallow waters of the world’s oceans. Us land lubbers have used kelp for hundreds of years in glass production, soap making and even as a thickener for products such as ice cream and toothpaste. But until fairly recently, though, most people didn’t know about the ways kelp can benefit your garden. According …

Ask a Gardener – Petunias

Sunday August 16, 2015

I have given up on petunias. They just get leggy and look terrible by Aug. 1st even when I trim them back. Do they need a special nutrient? (Someone said more iron?? – do I need a special fertilizer just for petunias??) Or is there a variety that handles the Colorado climate better and won’t do that? I know they …

Ask a Gardener – Colorado’s Choice BOSS

Saturday August 15, 2015

A coworker has been raving about Colorado Choice BOSS. Is it safe for kids and pets?   – Nichole   Nichole,   Absolutely! Colorado’s Choice B.O.S.S. is a 100% organic soil amendment and totally safe to use around kids and pets. B.O.S.S. (Bio Organic Soil Supplement) is a mixture of EKO compost and peat moss. It also contains mychorriaze, beneficial …