Hummingbirds are amazing little animals! These “flying jewels” are always welcome visitors in our Front Range gardens. The “gee whiz” facts about these tiny creatures are impressive. They can fly at up to 70 miles an hour. They need to eat half of their body weight in insects and nectar
Every field of interest has its jargon. Work, hobbies, social media… Gardening is no exception. That doesn’t mean these terms aren’t helpful and important. Let’s take a look at some “garden-speak” that even entry-level gardeners should know. Understanding what’s behind these five words and concepts might just change the way
Pruning can be intimidating, especially for newbie gardeners. While now is a great time to prune certain plants, it’s very much the wrong time to prune others. So let’s take a look at some of the do’s and don’ts of pruning and cutting back plants this time of year. If
If you value your landscape, listen up! It’s time to grab the buckets and hoses! You’ve heard me talk about the importance of winter watering. But if you’ve tuned out those warnings before, I’d urge you to listen now! In the past week alone, the warm and windy weather has
Planting bulbs is truly an act of faith. You dig some holes… plant a few bulbs…. cover them up and water them in. And what do you have to show for it? Nothing…. yet. But just when you think spring will never come… Mother Nature delivers! Beautiful, exotic blossoms… sometime
Need some great ideas for late-summer planting? Why not expand your landscape and save money at the same time! Can it really be August? Argh! I’m still planting! Fact is, you should be, too! Sure it’s hot, but if you plant in the cool of the morning or evening (for
Herbs love Colorado, and there are plenty of good reasons why more people should be growing them here. If we meet their basic needs, dozens of different herbs can thrive in Colorado and pay us back with wonderful flavors that enhance our meals and make our world smell sweet and
Question: What you can plant now in Colorado? Answer: Lots of stuff! Probably more than you think! Okay, so gardening in Colorado comes with some challenges. I was born and raised here. I know Mother Nature can be a little fickle. But there are ways to work around most of
I love daffodils! These old-fashioned in-your-face yellow flowers are my favorite. They make me smile every time I see them. But when it’s time to let them go, it’s time. So here’s a spring to-do list tip that will help bring them back better than ever next year. With daffodils
Have you ever really thought about how amazing seeds are? They’re little powerhouses that are clearly one of the wonders of nature. Tapping into that wonder… starting your own plants from seed indoors long before you can be sowing and growing then outside… is a great way to get a
