patchy sod lawn, some flowers and shrubs, and garden bed where grass does not grow. 2026 spring is one to remember. Colorado made history with the driest winter and spring on record. With that comes water restrictions and a focus on low water plants. The Denver district is in Stage 1, and that means reducing the water usage on lawns and landscapes by 20%. Also, the restrictions will not allow residence to water any time they want, they are on a schedule of two specific da

Colorado native Aspen Grove at 9200 in altitude Aspen Trees and Blue Spruces. Colorado is known for the Aspen groves and Blue Spruce trees. I had the privilege of growing up hiking in areas with Aspen trees that had to have been 100 years old, and Spruce trees that looked100 feet tall. The larger the trunk the older the tree, these trunks were showing their age, survival, strength, and maturity. These two types of trees are so famous people request them to be in their la

Each bed can be designated for one kind of plant type like herbs or lettuces. But add pest control flowers around the outside. Growing from seed or starter plants, things to think about. Its February now and as a gardener, I'm sure you're getting eager to start working in your garden. So, to help curb that appetite I encourage you to either start your veggie garden inside from seed or get your outside beds prepped and ready for when you go get your starter plants! If you ha

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