The cooler weather is underway and in about two weeks, we will officially welcome the fall season. Still, there are some things we need to do in our gardens. 1. If you have not yet applied fertilizer to your garden in September, it is time to do so. Call us at 303-775-7412 or email us…
The outdoors are full of color, pollen, and life! Summertime in Colorado is a buzzing and thriving as the foothills and plains are fed by afternoon rainstorms and seas of snowmelt finding their way down the mountains. This means great things for your grass and trees and plants… it also provides everything necessary for noxious weeds to…
Most modern hybrid roses need some winter protection because their parents are of subtropical origin. If roses have grown excessively, they may be subject to snow and wind damage. In November, prune all tall plants by one-third of their height. Otherwise, mid-April is best. In December, remove all leaves and debris from the ground. This…
When you think about it, skiers and gardeners have a lot in common. Skiers depend on the mountain snows for good recreation. And gardeners depend on the annual snowpack to water their gardens and yards during the growing season. We thank the ALCC for this tip of the week. Per the reports, skiing isn’t so…
You love plants but don’t know which ones will do well in the different areas of your home? No problem, Plant Select 2015 Flipbook will help you in your decision process. You will beautify your surroundings in no time. Thinking of giving your yard new curb appeal? We are here for you, Green Guys –…
Let’s get planting! At last, spring really is just around the corner and it’s about time to plant the first seeds of this year’s garden. Depending on the altitude and whether you have a warm southern exposure, you could get outside and plant this weekend. Here’s what you need: Soil that’s warm enough…
Aphids are more of a nuisance than a serious threat to plant health. Learn what you can do to get rid of them. Usually mid-June weather takes care of these landscape pests but not this year, so roll up your sleeves and doctor up a quick solution to spray on your plants. Put one tablespoon…
Trees in the Rocky Mountain region must be pruned properly to thrive. Shade trees should be pruned to keep them healthy, to control insects and disease, for safety and to reduce their canopy. Pruning a tree can be thought of as cleaning; broken, dead or diseased branches should be removed. These branches are like open…
Research from the 1970’s proves that wound dressings applied after branch removal do not prevent decay in woody plants. Some even delay development of callus tissue or “woundwood”. The apparent function of wound dressings is cosmetic, perhaps driven by the perception that tree wounds should be treated like human wounds. Some asphalt-based “sealers” are used…
Invasive ornamental weeds, because they are so much more attractive than some of the other noxious weeds, are less likely to be seen as problematic plants. “But they are so pretty,” people cry. Perhaps, but these pretty plants are just as destructive to native ecosystems as their uglier friends There are at least fifteen plants…
Success at starting vegetables from seed outdoors begins with proper soil preparation. After organic material is mixed into the soil, level the surface and remove large clods for a fine bed. There should be no cracks in the surface of the soil where small vegetable seeds can be buried. A rule of thumb is that…
Starting vegetable and flower seeds indoors is easy if these steps are followed. The first is seed selection. Make sure they are high-quality and free from weed seeds. Hybrid seeds generally cost more than non-hybrid cultivars but may have increased vigor, better uniformity, larger yields, resistance to some diseases and other desirable qualities. If…
