Tag: gardening
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Year-round gardening: Tips for winter watering
Kim SnowdonColorado Master Gardener “Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.” — William Cullen Bryant Autumn in Colorado has been especially beautiful this year, showcasing leaves ablaze with color. But it’s also been very dry. So winter watering is critical in this region’s arid, high-desert climate. Trees, shrubs, lawns and perennials should be watered one or…
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Year-round gardening: Propagating succulents from leaf cuttings
By Allisa Zurbuchen, Horticulture Specialist The Pikes Peak region’s outdoor gardens are entering dormancy, and, while many gardeners also allow their gardening enthusiasm to go dormant until seed catalogs arrive in the mail, your interests might turn to indoor plants. Many succulent plant species are great beginner-friendly options that can withstand neglect and are easy…
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Year-round gardening: Forcing spring bulbs indoors
By Fredricka Bogardus, Colorado Master Gardener Maybe you bought some spring bulbs this fall and never got them in the ground, or maybe you found some on clearance and made an impulse purchase. Don’t despair; it isn’t too late to use those bulbs even if there is a foot of snow on the ground. Spring…
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Year-round gardening: November checklist for Colorado Springs gardeners
By Kerry Peetz, Colorado Master Gardener As the calendar flips to November, the Colorado Springs gardener faces a stark reality. The blissful days of sun-warmed tomatoes are over, replaced by the steely, grey promise of frost. This month is less about nurturing new life and more about giving our gardens a dignified send-off. Gardening at…
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Year-round gardening: Common mistakes for Colorado gardeners
While preparing your garden for winter, it’s a good time to reflect on what worked well this year and what you might improve upon next year for a more successful and enjoyable gardening experience. Here are some of the most common mistakes made by Colorado gardeners. Watering: Overwatering is the most common mistake. Once a…
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Year-round gardening: Take these steps to ensure dahlia blooms next season
Dahlias are not winter-hardy in our climate so they must be lifted for repeated use. The success of this process involves careful digging, curing, and storage to prevent the fleshy tubers from freezing or rotting.After the first frost, the dahlia foliage will turn black and wilt, indicating the plant has entered dormancy. The following steps…
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Autumn in Colorado should be a busy time for gardeners
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Fall comes knocking on everyone’s front door Sept. 22. It’s time to get your green thumbs set for a season of planting, pruning and preparing. Here’s how to make the most of your autumn outdoor…
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Autumn in Colorado should be a busy time for gardeners
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Fall comes knocking on everyone’s front door Sept. 22. It’s time to get your green thumbs set for a season of planting, pruning and preparing. Here’s how to make the most of your autumn outdoor…
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Autumn in Colorado should be a busy time for gardeners
Fall comes knocking on everyone’s front door Sept. 22. It’s time to get your green thumbs set for a season of planting, pruning and preparing. Here’s how to make the most of your autumn outdoor space: • Tree time: It’s prime time to welcome new trees and shrubs to the landscape — their roots will…
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Year-round gardening: Plant this Colorado Springs native with four-season appeal
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As the season is winding down, gardeners across the Pikes Peak region are experiencing that “go out with a bang” fall-planting euphoria. They’re seeking that one hardy, drought-tolerant plant, a native standout that offers beauty,…