Gardens & Landscapes

Plant Life in the Dead of Winter

by Andrew Scott | The Gardens on Spring Creek Horticulturist Many, many studies suggest that just being in nature can reduce stress, lift one’s mood, and generally improve mental health in addition to bulking up […]

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Blooming Success: Larimer County Master Gardeners Study the Top Tomatoes and Perfect Peppers for Northern Colorado

For five years, the Colorado State University Extension Master Gardeners in Larimer County conducted variety trials to determine which tomato and sweet pepper varieties perform best in Northern Colorado.   Larimer County Extension provides practical education […]

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How to Plant for Winter Interest

by Andrew Scott, The Gardens on Spring Creek Horticulturist Although we’re a few months out from the beautiful blooms that come with the warming days, it doesn’t mean your garden has to be drab until […]

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Trees For High Wind Locations

  by Shannon Moreau | Fort Collins Nursery   When planting in extremely windy locations, the best starting point is to look for trees that are hardy and exceptionally drought-tolerant. I recommend going for lower […]

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History of the Christmas Tree 

By Jessica Clarke, Horticulturist | Gardens on Spring Creek The tradition of the Christmas tree is quite peculiar; participants go out of their way to bring a huge, water-dependent plant indoors, knowing that it will […]