Author: By Amalie Fellini Colorado Master Gardener
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Year-round gardening: Attracting birds to your Colorado garden
It’s not too late to start waking up to the sound of bird calls in the morning. And it’s not too early to prep your garden to entice birds this coming spring. In Colorado, 519 species of birds have been documented as of September 2022, according to the Colorado Bird Records Committee of Colorado Field…
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Year-round gardening: How to attract bees to your garden
It’s no secret that pollinators are the key to plant survival. For those who have an appreciation for our buzzing brethren, there are various options to attract them to your home. With almost 1,000 native species of bees in Colorado, creating a hospitable space for them can be relatively easy. Some gardeners might hesitate to…
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Year-round gardening: How to attract butterflies to your garden
With spring fully in bloom, butterflies will be popping up everywhere soon. While picking the right plants is a great start, there are additional ways to attract these fluttery pollinators to your yard. • Keep your plants insecticide free: Insecticides are a threat to butterflies in every stage. A great start is ensuring none of…
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Year-round gardening: Want to garden, but don’t want to spend your life savings?
Gardening is very fulfilling, but the sticker cost to get started can seem a bit overwhelming. Regardless of where you are in your gardening journey, here are a few tips to keep your plants — and your wallet — happy. Save water One of the more costly aspects of gardening is water. Save money by…
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Year-round gardening: Want to garden, but don’t want to spend your life savings?
Gardening is very fulfilling, but the sticker cost to get started can seem a bit overwhelming. Regardless of where you are in your gardening journey, here are a few tips to keep your plants — and your wallet — happy. Save water One of the more costly aspects of gardening is water. Save money by…