There’s no denying that petunias and geraniums are real workhorses in an annual bed or container… tough and beautiful at the same time. But I wanted to know what members of the Tagawa’s Annuals crew took home for their own gardens other than these two tried and true plants. I
We can all admire the big containers of flowers that are so popular at Tagawa Gardens this time of year. But with a few tips and tricks, you can make these beautiful overflowing flower pots yourself! Friends and family will think they’ve been done by a pro! Choose plants that
One of my delights of summer is fresh homegrown tomatoes… often right off the vine. I routinely grow a dozen varieties or more. Being drawn to gardening more than to cooking, “dinner” often consists of a plate of sliced tomatoes with little sea salt, fresh ground pepper, and maybe some balsamic
Hanging baskets overflowing with flowers just seem to be getting more and more popular every season. And no wonder! Colorful annuals spilling down like fountains make a perfect statement: healthy, vigorous plants that just can’t help themselves! BOGO Baskets at Tagawa’s are a tradition! For years now, Tagawa’s has welcomed
With hundreds of trees in the Tagawa Nursery already available, choosing a tree is the easy part. Planting them properly can be another issue. Do it right, and your tree will get off to a great start. Skip or ignore some of the basic “rules,” and your tree could be doomed. We put
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
Did you know that now is exactly the right time to begin paying it forward for a thick, healthy lawn that’s just perfect for outdoor barefoot fun this summer? John is Tagawa’s top lawn care advisor. He’s developed the “Grey Kitty Lawn Care Program.” It’s all laid out, step-by-step, in
We all get itchy to start planting this time of year. Bright smiling pansies and ornamental cabbage are a welcome sight, to be sure. But don’t stop there! Tagawa’s has a terrific selection of spring-planted bulbs that need your attention now! I thought it would be fun to ask some
A great way to bring your senses alive this summer is to grow herbs.. lots of herbs, and you don’t need an elaborate garden to do it! There are plenty of herbs that are right at home in containers. Your deck, patio, or balcony can become an herbal oasis… a
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
