Colorado Yard Care
Helping you create a more beautiful, functional and sustainable yard along Colorado's Front Range
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 […]
Back in May, I wrote a post about three common methods used to prune blue mist spirea in spring. Let’s take a look at some plants that were cut using each of the three methods. Be sure to check out this video about how to cut back or prune blue mist spirea in spring Not […]
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 […]
Have you ever been out in your yard and come across a plant that strikes you as pretty, but you don’t remember planting it? The thought may cross your mind, “Is this a weed or a wildflower?” In other words, “Should I be nurturing this plant or killing it?” One such plant you may have […]
Five years ago, I planted a dwarf Balaton cherry tree along with three other fruit trees in my yard. I read about it in a list of recommended fruit trees, authored by a fruit expert at Colorado State University. Today, the Balaton cherry is by far my favorite fruit tree out of the trees I […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Break out the pruners. It’s time to get busy! Karl Foerster feather reed grass (Calamagrostis x acutifolia ‘Karl Foerster) is the most common ornamental grass planted in Colorado landscapes. It’s upright, tidy form and blonde seedheads make it a very popular plant. Since it’s so common, it’s helpful to know how to care for Karl […]
If you are like most Coloradoans, the first flowers of the year are the ultimate sign that winter is finally ending. There is hope that warmth and green will return! Snow crocus are the perfect omen of spring. These teeny tiny flowers would go completely unnoticed if they bloomed in the middle of summer. But […]