The need for seasonal garden cleanup can be a controversial subject. How much to do in autumn, and how much to leave for spring, is a question best answered by, âIt depends.â Questions to ask yourself include: ⢠What are you growing? ⢠What insect and animal pests do you want to manage? ⢠What…
As you might be aware, El Paso County and much of Colorado is seeing an uptick in mountain pine beetle (MPB) activity. MPB is a native insect that usually attacks weaker trees as part of a natural cycle of forest renewal. However, MPB can switch from endemic levels to outbreak levels. Parts of the county,…
âNow, let me see … Thereâs the large carpet in the main hall. Clean it! And the windows, upstairs and down. Wash them! Oh yes. And the tapestries and the draperies. Do them again! And donât forget the garden. And scrub the terrace, sweep the halls and the stairs, clean the chimneys, and of course…
Itâs not too late to start waking up to the sound of bird calls in the morning. And itâs 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…
Tell me if youâve ever had this conversation with yourself: Self: âI donât know what color to paint my walls.â âIâll go with a neutral white or beige to play it safe,â you decide. Self: âThen what color sofa should I get?â âBetter be safe and get off white,â you reason. Self: âAnd the area…
When one thinks of using herbs, it is usually for medicinal or culinary purposes. However, whether you have a large garden area or only a few planter boxes and a hodge-podge of pots, you also can enjoy the bounty of your gardening efforts in refreshing, flavorsome summertime beverages. ⢠Basil: Part of the mint family,…
It seems like a dream solution. No more watering, mowing, fertilizing, aerating or raking. Seems environmentally friendly, saves water. Best of all it is green all year! If you think this is a great solution, there are a couple of things you might want to think about before replacing your turf with plastic carpeting (aka…
When my husband and I bought a beach vacation condo last fall, we knew the place needed work. But because our goal was to rent it out to cover the carrying costs and occasionally enjoy the place ourselves, we didnât want to overdo the improvements. We wanted to do âjust enoughâ to spiff up the…
