Hello Fellow Gardeners! Now that we’re into our first real week of spring weather, it’s time to start thinking about what we need to tackle in our yards next month.
May is my absolute favorite month of the year along Colorado’s Front Range. It’s when trees and shrubs push out their new leaves, grass begins to really grow and gardeners can finally plant. It’s the first month when landscapes are truly green after a long, brown winter. To get you started on the right foot, here’s a video I made that covers what to do to take care of your yard in May.
For those of you looking for a little fun and beauty, I made a video that covers how to create a delightful pansy pot. This is a very simple project– perfect for newbie gardeners or someone who’s yearning for outdoor color.
It’s also a great way to get a few blooms into your yard before our true planting season begins. Since pansies are cold-tolerant to 15 degrees, they’re perfect for our crazy Colorado spring weather. There’s also a second video linked at the end that covers how to care for potted pansies. I hope these resources help you turn inspiration into successful growing.
One important thing to note: It looks like we’re in for warmer weather this week. If so, then be sure to water your trees, shrubs and lawn more frequently. It’s easy to get behind on your watering during rapid weather changes. It’s critical for our plants to have enough moisture as they come out of winter dormancy. So get out your hose this week, but be sure to disconnect it just in case we get an unexpected cold snap.
Hope you have a wonderful last week of April. Summer will be here before you know it. 🙂
Hi, I live n Utah and I love Mexican feather grass and I have heard it can be very invasive. Have you had this problem in Colorado?
Hi Shari, great question. It does spread by seed, especially in areas with landscape rock or gravel. I’ve talked to a few gardeners in Colorado who said it eventually became problematic and removed it, but I don’t think this is a widespread problem in our state. At our elevation of 6,200 feet in Colorado Springs, some gardeners have trouble getting it to overwinter. In my experience, the seedlings are very easy to remove and so I view it as a maintenance consideration when installing this grass. What have you heard from gardeners in Utah?