Growing succulents is one of the most popular trends in gardening right now – and it’s easy to see why. Not only do these unusual plants grow in a kaleidoscope of shapes and colors, they are almost completely fool proof! With just a few easy steps, you can grow beautiful succulents and cacti just about anywhere. What is a Succulent …
Seven Steps for Planting Summer Perennials
Thursday July 7, 2016
1. Choose the right plant – Making sure your plant is suited to its new home is always important, but it becomes even more critical in the hot summer. Make sure to select a healthy plant, with green foliage and good roots. Check out the table below for some perennials the bloom throughout the summer. And visit our Perennials page …
Ask a Gardener – Hops
Thursday May 12, 2016
Do hops grow well in Denver? Do you sell them? – Kathy We’re so hoppy you asked! With the increasing interest in home brewing, growing hops has become more and more popular, but even a teetotaler can appreciate their beautiful leaves and distinct fragrance. Hops grow as a vine, so you’ll need some kind of support system, like a fence, …
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 …
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