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Penstemons Provide Native Flower Power 20 Jul 2013 | 03:05 am
One of the joys of gardening in Colorado is discovering beautiful North American native plants that thrive in our challenging growing conditions. A group of perennial flowers that are great for a low...
Photo of the Day – Succulents and Cacti 28 Jun 2013 | 02:40 am
Succulents and cacti are amazing plants that are under-utilized in Colorado landscapes. These photos are from a trip I took last week to Southern California. While many of these plants would not be ...
Three Great Antioxidant Fruits to Grow in Colorado 13 Jun 2013 | 03:08 am
Red Lake Currant (Ribes rubrum) is possibly the best choice for Colorado gardeners who are looking for a mild-tasting red berry. It prefers full sun, but benefits from some afternoon shade in hot summ...
Photo of the Day – Spanish Gold Broom Ready to Burst into Bloom 23 May 2013 | 01:33 am
Have you noticed how amazing the Brooms around Denver are looking right now? This one I photographed in Aurora is about to explode into bloom. Sadly, many of the flowering trees and Lilacs along the f...
How Long Should You Run Your Lawn Sprinklers During the Drought? 17 May 2013 | 03:30 am
You may be aware that watering restrictions mean you can only water two days per week, but how long should you run your lawn sprinklers on those days?
Grow Your Own “Super Berries” 15 May 2013 | 09:04 pm
Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) shows one of the highest values of antioxidants ever recorded by researchers. In fact, scientists have placed its antioxidant powers above blueberries and cranberries.
Photo of the Day – Barberry Berries 22 Apr 2013 | 10:03 pm
The small red berries of this Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) stand out against last week's gray snowy weather. The berries have persisted all winter, providing a food source for birds long af...
An Old-fashioned Shrub for New Gardens 18 Apr 2013 | 01:28 am
As the common name would imply, Beauty Bush provides a stunning display of gorgeous bell-shaped pink flowers with yellow throats in late spring. The habit of Beauty Bush is vase shaped with sprawling,...
Lessons from the Desert – What Principles Can We Apply in Colorado? 5 Apr 2013 | 01:39 am
One thing that really strikes you as you drive through Phoenix (and it is a very automobile dependent city) is the large swaths of roadside landscaping along the highways. Most of these areas are high...
Low Water and Edible Too 14 Mar 2013 | 03:19 am
A less drought tolerant group of herbs but that are still hardy and a nice addition to small pockets in flower beds are the chives. Regular chives and garlic chives are easy to grow and provide edible...
