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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Two Foothill Gardening Experiences in 2013 by Ed Powers

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In 2013 I started the year where I left off in 2012. In 2012 I had just moved to Evergreen from Detroit, Michigan and was able to start ...
Monday, April 14, 2014

Winter Damage in Colorado Evergreens by Mary Small

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Many conifers aren’t looking too great right now. Much of the problem is related to dry fall and winter weather over the last couple o...
Friday, April 11, 2014

Lilac Ash Borer Does Not Equal Emerald Ash Borer by Mary Small

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  Lilac Ash Borer Damage in Ash I was recently sent this photo and asked if I thought this could be emerald ash borer damage. Apparen...
Saturday, April 5, 2014

Using Potato Grow Bags in Colorado by Ellen Goodnight

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Photo amazon.com I will be the first to confess that I am not an expert potato grower. Further, I will admit that I have tried to grow...
Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Growing Blueberries in Colorado by Carol King

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Photo by Carol King Who doesn't love a blueberry?  They are one of the super foods, filled with antioxidents.  These tiny, round blu...
Wednesday, March 26, 2014

A History of Saving Seeds By Ellen Goodnight

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Saving vegetable and flower seeds is what our mothers and grandmothers did, year after year. Most often it was for economical reasons. If...
Saturday, March 22, 2014

Not So Fast! Gardening Tips for Early Spring by Donna Duffy

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Pasqueflower emerging in March Yes, it does feel a bit like Spring outside. And yes, there are signs of life in your yard and garden. A...
Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Planning for Spring: What Kind of Mulch Should I Use? by Donna Duffy

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--> The benefits of mulch are so well known that the question no longer is “Should I mulch?” but “What mulch is best for my lan...
Sunday, March 9, 2014

Spring is Here! by Carol King

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I went looking for evidence of spring in North Lakewood, Colorado and here's what I found. Yellow crocus Stonecrop peeking up ...
Thursday, March 6, 2014

A Tree in a Tight Spot by Rebecca Anderson

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Winter is the time of year when I'm planning my landscape improvements for spring. This year I've got a new area to design beca...
Monday, March 3, 2014

Keeping Spring Flowering Bulbs Happy by Rebecca Anderson

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This morning I found some crocus (Crocus sp.) leaves peaking through the mulch.  It’s a sure sign spring is on its way when the crocus,...
Thursday, February 27, 2014

Dogwood Bushes Bring Some Bright Winter Color by Joyce D’Agostino

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Winter branch color Summer foliage If you are looking for a “four seasons” plant to add to your landscape, a good suggestion wou...