Did you know that roses love Colorado? Our mile-high sunshine and low humidity keep the flower colors rich and dense and the foliage less prone to diseases that plague other parts of the country. And for the record, there’s a reason why the Tagawa logo includes a rose. For several
A good thing to know #1: You’re in Colorado! Much of Colorado gets around ten to 12 inches of moisture every year. That makes us a “high desert,” and we need to garden accordingly. Plants and techniques that might work in other parts of the country may be either challenging
Let’s start with the treats. Remember how crazy it was buying veggie and flower seeds this past spring? Why not “buy it forward?” Tagawa’s has brought in a great supply of 2021 seeds early and they’re in the racks now! These aren’t leftover seeds from this past season. These seeds
Japanese beetles may be the most hated insect in our Colorado gardens, and now is the time to brace for their summer invasion. They’re beautiful little creatures in their way…. about half-an-inch long, have shiny metallic emerald green bodies with bronze wings, but that’s as far as the admiration goes. Japanese beetles
As summer begins, the frenzy of getting our gardens up and running should be easing a bit. That makes this a good time to start playing detective. What problems are you seeing in your landscape? Are they serious or just a nuisance? And what should you do to take care
Return the love with these basic planting tips and techniques. It’s a shame that growing roses intimidates a lot of gardeners. These beautiful flowers aren’t the divas you might think! Sure, they have a few likes and dislikes, but don’t we all?! There are thousands of beautiful roses to choose
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
Return the love with these basic planting tips and techniques. It’s a shame that growing roses intimidates a lot of gardeners. These beautiful flowers aren’t the divas you might think! Sure, they have a few likes and dislikes, but don’t we all?! There are thousands of beautiful roses to choose
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, and
Don’t Miss Your Coupon for a FREE Moisture Meter! at the End of this Article Want to get the most bang out of your gardening buck? Then give your plants some simple mid-summer love! With a little luck, our flowers and veggie gardens are coming into their own as we approach
