Gardening

Fall is here – and that often means raking up all those fallen leaves from the yard. But if you bag them and set them out for the trash, you might be missing an easy – and free – way to keep your yard healthier.

A new library in Thornton allows patrons to check out more than just books. The unusual library was designed to help everyone enjoy access to the outdoors with rentable outdoor gear, and places to hike near the branch.

The Colorado State University horticulture department has some recommendations for your garden now that we’re in spring planting season.

America loves its green lawns. Roughly one-third of water used in U.S. homes is used outdoors, with much of that going to irrigate landscaping dominated by grass. But prolonged drought in Western states has challenged ideas about the "ideal" outdoor aesthetic.

Garden to Table is a non-profit currently connected with 18 Boulder Valley schools. They provide supplies and support for kids to get engaged in their school's garden space.

For people who want to enjoy a beautiful garden without most of the work that goes into it, there's a new trend that’s all over social media. Chaos gardens let you create a colorful flower bed without a lot of design or maintenance. But is it really as easy as TikTok makes it look? A sustainable landscape expert weighs in on the trend.

Since 1975, Master Gardener volunteers have shared their gardening knowledge with more than 170,000 Coloradans.

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Many Coloradans love the idea of having their own vegetable garden — but the sunny, dry climate on the Front Range can make growing your own veggies a challenge. Today on In The NoCo, we hear from a gardening expert with CSU extension about how to get started, and how to help your plants thrive all summer.

Colorado’s summers are getting hotter and drier and our lawns are getting crispier. But you don’t have to give up your lawn altogether, says Colorado State University Extension's turf grass specialist.