Are you a Habitat Hero? If you try to landscape or wildscape to attract and benefit birds, pollinators and other wildlife, then you could be a Habitat Hero! A Habitat Hero wildscape supports wildlife by: […]
Late winter, from mid-February until early March, is the best time to prune most trees. Trees are still dormant at this time of year and, unlike in early winter, wound closure will be rapid if […]
Trees in urban and community settings throughout Colorado are now going dormant, and they require care before and during the winter to remain in top health. Homeowners should be taking measures now and through the […]
When my Master Gardener friend, Bill Monroe, mentioned he wanted to gift his worm composter, I jumped at the chance to learn this technique. Here are some secrets I learned: Vermicomposting is a “cool” process, […]
Did you know that you can reduce your winter heating bill by as much as 25 percent, just by using plants? The trick is to put the right type of plant in the right place. […]
As most gardeners know, fall is a good time to analyze the success of gardens, plus note areas which could be improved next year. If you have noticed that there are a few weeks here […]
Dalmatian toadflax, a large yellow snapdragon-like plant, was originally introduced as an ornamental landscape plant. A hardy, Xeriscape plant it promptly escaped from gardens and invaded thousands of acres in the arid West. It has […]
I heard him first — a high-pitched chirping sound that I didn’t recognize. When I looked up from weeding, I was stunned by the zooming creature that was enjoying the nectar from the Sunset Hyssop. […]
Seed saving is as old as gardening. Long ago gardeners considered seed from their favorite plants to be treasured and worth saving from year to year. Today seeds and seedlings are relatively inexpensive and there […]
It’s that time of year when the fruits of your labor may be getting a little out of hand as ripened zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, apples and more wait to be picked. Even if you don’t […]
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