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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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.
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Explore Beautiful Backyards at Fort Collins Garden Tour
Tour private Fort Collins gardens, enjoy family activities, and support local community programs this Saturday.
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Wait for the Harvest
Removing the first blossoms from tomatoes, peppers and eggplants can produce healthier plants and bigger harvests later in the season.
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Easy Maintenance for Annual Flowers
Mid-summer annuals looking tired? These simple pruning, watering, fertilizing, and pest-control tips can restore healthy blooms.
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Gardening Success in Northern Colorado’s Dry Shade
Dry shade can be one of the toughest gardening challenges in Northern Colorado. Learn which native plants thrive beneath trees…
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Five Garden Tools That Save Time
The right garden tools can save time, reduce strain, and help Northern Colorado gardens thrive all season long.
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5 Annual Flower Themes to Inspire Creativity
Get inspired with 5 annual flower themes that will add vibrance and whimsy to your garden. Transform your space this…
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Plants That Help Keep Mosquitoes Away
Learn about plants that help keep mosquitoes away from your patio. Use nature to enjoy your summer evenings without pests.