Plants

It’s fall in Colorado, which means mountain roads are filled with leaf-peeping tourists. And it's no surprise that many folks think about planting a colorful aspen tree in their own yard. But horticulture experts say aspens can be more trouble than you’d think.

Scientists in Boulder are testing out an unusual method to measure what plants are thriving in the city, as well as what pollutants might harm the environment. The pollen collected will be tested to help gauge biodiversity in the city.

This summer was brutal for Front Range lawns. But according to experts from CSU Extension, tackling a few tasks this fall is a great way to help prepare your yard for next year.

The warm dry winter Colorado just endured could mean an unusually active summer ahead for bugs. So we’re looking at the grasshoppers, Japanese beetles and other creatures that may pose an unusually big threat to the plants and trees in your neighborhood. And we’ll hear advice from an insect expert with CSU Extension on how to protect your garden.

After this warm, dry winter and spring, the trees in your yard may need a little help right now – even if they’re not showing visible signs of stress. Hear tips on how to keep your trees healthy, and what to plant if you’re thinking about adding new trees to your landscape. Advice from a tree expert with the CSU Extension.

Despite this week’s snowstorm along the Front Range, your plants and garden are going to need extra help to overcome our very dry winter. Hear advice on native, drought-tolerant plants that will thrive even in our arid climate – and how to keep your plants healthy this summer. A conversation recorded at In The NoCo’s recent live event featuring experts from CSU Extension.

Your yard may need a little help right now. Hear tips on how to keep your lawn healthy, and how to water wisely in a dry year. A conversation recorded at In The NoCo’s recent live event, featuring experts from the CSU Extension.

Agriculture officials have recently issued a warning to Coloradans: If you receive an unexpected package by mail that contains a packet of unidentified seeds – do NOT plant them. Learn more about the mysterious seeds showing up in mailboxes – and what to do if you get some.

It’s been one of the warmest winters Denver’s ever seen, setting a record for the most 60-degree days this winter. That’s triggered some early blooms at the Denver Botanic Gardens.

As temperatures increase and snowpack declines, many alpine plants are at risk of extinction. Though adapted to harsh environments, the rate of change occurring in the mountains is concerning for researchers.