Tag: watering
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Year-round gardening: Tips for saving water in dry year
By Kim SnowdonColorado Master Gardener “When the well is dry, we learn the worth of water.” — Benjamin Franklin Colorado set lots of precipitation records last winter, and most were bad from a gardening standpoint. Record-low snowpack and record-high temperatures mean the region is likely facing strict water restrictions this summer. Many communities have already implemented…
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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…