As summer draws to a close your yard becomes worn out from the summer heat and the dry air. It also needs to be replenished with nutrients that can prepare...

Mulch is an easy way to improve the look of your flower beds while providing many benefits to the plants within them. The list of benefits is long and for...

Do you have bad soil in your area? Is it rocky, sandy, or full of clay? If so, no need to worry. The first step in good gardening is having...

Landscaping refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of an area of land, including: Living elements, such as flora or fauna; or what is commonly called gardening, the...

New plantings require additional moisture for two years to become established. Evaluate current and future water availability prior to design. If you decide not to plant this season, you can...

A rock garden, also known as a rockery or an alpine garden, is a small field or plot of ground designed to feature and emphasize a variety of rocks, stones,...

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), detected in Boulder, CO, in September 2013, is a nonnative insect with no natural enemies to keep it in check. EAB attacks only ash trees, and...

Winter Desiccation of Evergreens Typical Colorado Front Range winters include periods of warm, windy, low-humidity days with no snow cover and extended dry periods. Needled and broadleaved evergreens, especially last...

Squeegee. Similar in color to river rock or pea gravel, Squeegee is smaller than Pea Gravel at approximately 1/4″ minus in size. River rock is one of the most popular...

Successful Colorado gardeners learn how to take advantage of the favorable properties of our soil and how to improve it through soil preparation. The most important thing to add to...