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It may come as no surprise that higher elevations place higher demands on plants. The key is figuring out what plants are appropriate for the cooler…
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Instead of breaking your back bagging those grass clippings after mowing, consider the benefits for leaving the cut grass on the lawn as fertilizer. A…
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From birds chirping to the wind blowing through the trees, summer is a great time to kick back and listen to nature. The hot days of late summer also…
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Organic produce in the grocery store is labeled as good for the environment. No pesticides on the produce may reduce soil and water contamination, but…
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Garlic planted along the Front Range in the autumn is ready for harvest the following July. Like spring flowering bulbs garlic will set roots and start…
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The middle of the summer in Northern Colorado is characterized by sweltering heat, with daytime highs in the 90’s. That means many plants will suffer from…
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It may be early in the summer, but Hummingbird Moths are making their appearance in Colorado gardens. According to CSU entomologist Whitney Cranshaw,…
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There's always something to do in the garden. You can spend the longest day of the year weeding, digging, mowing and pruning. Or you can take time to…
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Anywhere there is standing water, mosquitoes will thrive. While chemical repellents are big business, there is a natural alternative. The scent of several…
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Here in Colorado’s extreme climate, we want a shrub that’s hardy, blooms most of the season, tolerates pretty much any soil type, and doesn’t get many…