Gardens & Landscapes

By Tessie Walters, Horticulturist, The Gardens on Spring Creek             Taking a new approach when looking at your landscape may be difficult for many. Most of us grew up with the concept of a finely […]

Alex Tisthammer | Fort Collins Nursery   In our extremely arid high plains climate, staying on top of winter watering is a critical task to keep your landscape looking healthy. Beware, though, as there are […]

By Kelly Kellow, Greenhouse and Butterfly House Horticulturist at The Gardens on Spring Creek  A lot is going on in the garden between September and November. There are leaves to pick up, plants to rip […]

by Chelsea McLean, Horticulturist, The Gardens on Spring Creek   The vibrant foliage of the summer months has cleared away, leaving brittle skeletons. We horticulturists prepare our gardens for the afterlife — ushering leaves into […]

Indigo Deany | North Forty News   Summer daytime temperatures are still lingering, but there is no denying that fall is squarely upon us. While you may associate fall gardening with tedious cleanup and mourning […]

The presence of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive pest affecting ash trees, was confirmed in Fort Collins in May of 2020. As of July 2024, EAB has been found well within Fort Collins city […]

  By Mary Miller | The Gardens on Spring Creek, Senior Coordinator, Community Gardens and Outreach   Autumn has officially arrived!  The waning daylight, cool nights and crisp blue skies create a backdrop for tending […]

  By Eri Matsumura | Fort Collins Nursery   Have your neighbors stopped waving back to you on your morning walks? Do they close the blinds as you pass by their house? Has even your […]

  By Laurel Aiello | Fort Collins Nursery   As temperatures dip, warm-weather crops produce their final harvest and cool-season crops begin to thrive. Plants that prefer lower temperatures (mid-50s to mid-60s) include broccoli, cauliflower, […]

Perennial gardens have so much to offer, including the perfect habitats for local birds.  Perennials, trees, and grasses play a vital role in local bird habitats because of the berries, seeds, and nectar they produce.  […]