Want to install a Kentucky bluegrass or tall fescue lawn? Do it in August. Despite the fact that most people seed or sod a lawn in spring, August is a much better time to tackle this type of project. Why? When you’re seeding or sodding a lawn, there are a couple of things you want […]
Back in May, I wrote my first post about determining if a plant was a weed or wildflower. You might have 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?” […]
July is the month for summer vacations. Trips to the mountains, visits with relatives and out of state vacations fill space on our calendars. It’s a good time to take a break from yard work. But what can we do to make sure our landscapes are okay while we’re away? One of the best things […]
There are a lot of fantastic plants out there, but Moonshine yarrow (Achillea x ‘Moonshine’) is one of the best perennial flowers for Colorado Front Range landscapes. Here are several reasons why: Eye-Catching Want colorful flowers in your yard that come back year after year? Moonshine yarrow could be a great choice for you. Beginning […]
While mid-summer thunderstorms bring a welcome relief from the heat, they also spur the growth of summer weeds. In July and August, weeds like spotted spurge, purslane, redroot pigweed and lamb’s quarters threaten to take over, often seemingly overnight. Sometimes it’s satisfying to pull a few weeds. But spending the whole summer weeding can be […]
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 […]
While northern Colorado was blessed with lots of spring moisture, southern Colorado was not so fortunate. The persistent drought is still affecting southern Colorado lawns. Many lawns in the southern part of the Front Range are turning brown and patchy. Lawn problems are widespread throughout our community. As we enter the warm mid-summer months these […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]