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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Houseplants That Are Hard to Kill
Think you kill every houseplant? These five forgiving plants can handle missed waterings, imperfect light and a learning curve.
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Not All Potting Soil Is Created Equal
Choosing the right potting mix comes down to balancing moisture and airflow. Learn what different houseplants need around their roots.
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Is It Time to Repot Your Houseplant
Learn the signs that your houseplant really needs repotting — and why moving to a bigger container too soon can…
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Stop Watering Your Houseplants on a Schedule
Stop watering houseplants by the calendar. Learn how soil, pot weight and seasonal changes can tell you when plants need…
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Let Winter Do the Work
Put winter to work with simple seed-starting techniques that can give next year’s Northern Colorado garden a head start.
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CSU Experts Share 8 Ways to Prepare Yards for Winter
Colorado State University Extension experts share eight practical ways homeowners can prepare lawns, gardens, trees and shrubs for winter, from…
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Save This Year’s Garden for Next Spring
Before fall cleanup sends dried flowers and seedpods to the compost pile, take a closer look. Saving mature seeds from…
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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…