Our recent monsoon rains have helped ease the blast of heat that came with the first half of our summer, but we all know there are more sizzling days ahead. To help your garden thrive during our ninety-plus-degree days, why not choose from some of the heat-tolerant perennials that are
Do you have a sunny spot in your garden that is more than just sunny? Maybe it’s downright roasting? In these challenging locations, choosing plants that lap up the sun may not be enough. You might need to focus on plants that actually thrive in the heat. I asked some of
Which eye-catching annuals would you choose if your garden covered an entire park and you could select from thousands of plants? The question isn’t as far-fetched as you might think! Wander for a few hours through the Trial Gardens at Colorado State University and you’ll see what I mean. The
Every summer I’ve been blaming grasshoppers for ruining the leaves on my late-blooming anemones. And the ‘hoppers are definitely not off the hook. But when I heard that the folks at Dick’s Corner at Tagawa’s have been diagnosing lots of damage from blister beetles, I got to thinking. And looking. And
One of my favorite things about gardening in my back yard is listening to the buzz of the bees as they come and go from the flowers or the bird bath, where they’ve stopped for a drink. I’m a beekeeper, so the bees I hear and see most often are
Planting a tree is a terrific way to celebrate Earth Day or Arbor Day… or just about any day, for that matter. Even if you have a small yard, as many homes do, Tagawa Gardens has lots of trees that can be a purr-fect fit for your landscape. If you’re
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
If you’ve lived or gardened here for a while, then you know that “springtime in Colorado” can look an awful lot like winter. But at Tagawa Gardens, we can help you work with that! We have lots of plants that are ready for your garden now, in spite of the
Tagawa Gardens has had Grey Kitties in residence since 1986. It’s part of who we are! Our current Grey Kitties are a brother-sister act, “Lady Grey” and “Earl Grey.” They came to live with us in the fall of 2015, when they were only two months old. They needed
Tagawa Gardens has had Grey Kitties in residence since 1986. It’s part of who we are! Our current Grey Kitties are a brother-sister act, “Lady Grey” and “Earl Grey.” They came to live with us in the fall of 2015, when they were only two months old. They needed
