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Karl Foerster Cut Too High

Update on Karl Foerster

Back in March I wrote a post about cutting back Karl Foerster feather reed grass. Just like those television shows that follow up with child actors later in life, let’s take a look at how these ornamental grasses are doing today. After all, which actions you take in spring will affect how healthy and attractive […]

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Pruned Russian sage

Update on Russian Sage Pruning

In April, I covered three different methods to prune Russian sage. Pruning method is important to consider because different methods yield different results. Be sure to watch my video that shows you the two best methods to prune Russian sage in spring. To help you decide which method to use in the future, I’ve taken […]

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Spirea with dieback

How to Prune a Shrub with Dieback

Due to the dry winter and cold spring we experienced, many shrubs died back more than they normally would. So, how should you prune a shrub with a lot of dieback? Here’s a four-step pruning approach for shrubs with thin stems. This approach will work for shrubs like potentilla, dogwood and any of the small […]

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Weeds in thin wood mulch

Time to topdress mulch

If you have areas of your yard that are mulched with a wood chip or bark product, now is a great time to topdress it. Here are a couple of reasons to tackle mulching soon. Take advantage of free mulch while it lasts. Some communities only offer free mulch in the spring. If you live […]

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Frost damaged daffodils

How to care for frost-damaged daffodils

If you’re a daffodil fan, this has been a disappointing spring. Just as the flowers of early-blooming daffodils were opening in April, winter decided to have an epic battle with spring. As a result, we experienced major temperature fluctuations along Colorado’s Front Range. The daffodils definitely suffered. What is normally a cheery harbinger of spring […]

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Prune blue mist spirea

How to cut back blue mist spirea

Blue mist spirea (Caryopteris x clandenosis) is a wonderful small shrub for Colorado Front Range landscapes. It’s drought tolerant, deer-resistant, and produces beautiful deep blue flowers in late summer. Bees love to visit blue mist spirea when it’s in flower. Despite its widespread use, blue mist spirea can be puzzling when it comes time for […]

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Which lawn fertilizer should you choose?

Once your grass has turned and green and spring is here to stay, fertilizing will help your lawn take up needed nutrients. Smart fertilizing will help your lawn be green, thick, healthy, and drought-resistant this summer. If you have a lawn, you need to fertilize it. Keep in mind there’s more to it than just fertilizer. […]

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Pinyon pine with spring snow

More Snow? Seriously?

It’s May first. The lawns and gardens are covered with snow. Are you wondering what the late spring snow means for our landscape plants? Here are some of the possible effects snows and cold temperatures might have on our trees, shrubs, lawns and flowers: Green grass For those of you who live in the Denver […]

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Russian sage in Colorado landscape

How to cut back Russian sage

Russian sage is a beautiful plant that has gorgeous purple flower spikes in July and August. Not only is Russian sage attractive, it’s extremely drought tolerant. It makes a fabulous low maintenance addition to Colorado landscapes. It’s also pretty commonly used. How should you cut Russian sage back in the spring? Be sure to watch […]

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