
Gardens and Landscapes
Explore the beauty and bounty of Northern Colorado’s gardens and landscapes. North Forty News provides expert tips, seasonal advice, and local inspiration for a range of topics, including backyard gardens, native plantings, sustainable landscaping, and water-wise design. Learn from horticulture experts, discover community gardening projects, and get ideas to help your outdoor spaces thrive in Colorado’s unique climate.
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One Last Bouquet Before Summer Fades
September doesn’t mean the garden is finished. Late-season annuals can provide colorful bouquets right up until Northern Colorado’s first frost,…
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Deadheading in September: What to Cut and What to Keep
September is a good time to rethink garden cleanup. Learn which fading flowers to deadhead, which seed heads to leave…
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Let Your Garden Feed the Birds
Your fading flowers and grasses may be exactly what Northern Colorado birds need. Learn how leaving seed heads, native grasses…
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Give New Trees a Fighting Chance
Newly planted trees need more than an occasional splash from the hose. Learn how slow watering, proper mulch and simple…
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Late-Summer Vegetable Garden Troubleshooting
Heat, inconsistent watering and pollination challenges can leave late-summer vegetable gardens looking a little rough. Here’s how Northern Colorado gardeners…
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Fertilize Smarter for a More Productive Garden
Healthy gardens start with healthy soil—but even the richest soil needs nutrients replenished over time. Learn when to fertilize, how…
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Beat the August Slump: Keep Your Garden Blooming Into Fall
Northern Colorado gardens don’t have to fade in August. These practical tips can keep flowers blooming, support pollinators and extend…
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Rethinking the Modern Lawn in Northern Colorado
Trade high-maintenance turf for water-wise plants, native grasses, and gardens that thrive in Northern Colorado.
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Learning to Live With Wasps
Not all wasps are pests. Learn which species help your garden and how to safely coexist with them this season.
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Gardening Through a Heat Wave
Manage your garden effectively during extreme weather. Discover tips for gardening through a heat wave and support your plants.
