Here in Colorado, we do love our doggies, But they can be hard on our lawns, especially when they decide a certain corner of the lawn is now their personal restroom. Dog urine contains excess amounts of nitrogen and salts that can affect your grass. Sometimes this can actually stimulate grass growth, causing little patches of tall green grass. After …
Five Amazing New Annuals from Hardy Boy
Monday April 23, 2018
Earlier this month, we were so happy to have Giovanna Romero from Welby Gardens at all three of our open houses to share with us some of the most exciting new annuals from their brand Hardy Boy Plants. Started with a horse-drawn plow in 1948, Welby’s Gardens has grown into one of the best producers of annuals, perennials, herbs and …
Ask A Gardener – Trees and Shrubs for Containers
Friday April 20, 2018
A nice trim tree or shrub in a handsome pot makes an elegant statement on a porch or patio. Growing trees and shrubs in containers can be a little bit more challenging than planting them in the garden, but it can be done if you pay close attention two main factors – water and temperature. Water When they are planted …
Weed Watch – Early Spring
Wednesday April 18, 2018
When it comes to weeds in the garden, most of us just want to know when they’ll be gone. But they say "know thy enemy" for a reason. Learning a little bit about the weeds in your garden will help you make better choices on how to control them. This will result in longer lasting and safer control. It may …
Ask A Gardener – Lilacs
Monday April 9, 2018
Lilacs, stalwart members of the olive family, are a classic garden staple, especially in colder climates ours. They absolutely thrive up and down the Front Range, all the way up to elevations of 10,000 feet. Lilacs prefer the full sun and well-drained soil, so don’t forget theB.O.S.S. Lilacs do like moderate water but are fairly adaptable once established. Lilacs bloom …
Attracting Hummingbirds
Monday April 2, 2018
Over the next few weeks, we’ll start to see hummingbirds return from their winter homes in Mexico and Central America. Hummingbirds sometimes travel hundreds of miles to reach their Colorado breeding grounds. They generally pass through the Denver area around early to mid-April on their way to higher elevations. Males come first, to stake out a territory and be ready …