These warm fall days and cool nights make it the perfect season for planting grass and trees, and replanting shrubs and flowers – giving them time to settle in and sink their roots before going dormant for the winter. Moderate temperatures make it easier on the gardener, too, without having to contend with blistering heat and scorching rays from the sun!
Compost is what you get by combining yard and garden debris, kitchen scraps, grass clippings and other organic materials. The result when these items have completely broken down into a rich, dark, crumbly material call humus that will feed your plants, bushes and trees exactly what they need to grow lush and lovely!
Not only does new mulch look attractive in your garden and around your bushes and trees, its benefits far outweigh the effort it takes to dump and spread! And there are pros and cons to both the wood and the rubber variety – or as they say in the biz, organic vs. synthetic.
Looking for something to do this weekend? In the year-long tradition of virtual events comes this bit of inspiration at your fingertips: the Northern Colorado Home & Garden VIRTUAL Show.
March ushers in the first signs of spring: days are getting longer, the sun is rising earlier and setting later, and even with snow in the forecast, we know that planting season is just weeks away.
While we wait for the weather to warm up – and according to Punxsutawney Phil who saw his shadow last week, it will be at least five more weeks – terrariums are the perfect craft project. We’ve collected tips and how-to advice so you can be prepared for the next snow day or weekend window of opportunity to garden indoors!
Though it’s exciting to finally be entering pumpkin spice latté season, we’re a little sad to say goodbye to summer. Never fear, there’s one surefire way to keep summer in your heart and in your home — indoor plants! We’ve compiled a list that will make even non-gardeners happy to bring more plant life into their homes.
And you thought planting season was over! For the new or nearly new gardener, these easy-to-grow “cool season” crops are the kind to plant in mid-summer for a successful harvest this fall. Unlike the veggies that are sensitive to frost (“warm season” crops), most fall vegetables will continue to produce until the first freeze. But, you have to plant now to reap the bounty!
Three miles west of I-25 at exit 232 (Erie Parkway). Just 20 minutes from downtown Boulder and 25 minutes from downtown Denver.
