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All of the sudden, you see them. They might be taking over bare spots between plants, or even under them. They can grow in the spaces between brick or paver pathways. They sprawl out at astonishing speed. Prostrate or spotted spurge (Euphorbia maculata) is a very low-growing plant, native to Eastern North America. The entire…
Understanding the grasshopper life cycle can help explain why we are seeing high numbers of grasshoppers and why they are so difficult to manage. Grasshopper embryos begin to develop within eggs immediately after they are deposited by adults and they must reach a certain stage of development before entering a period of dormancy in the…
Itâs 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…
âEverything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.â â Jenny Han Squeeze the ice cubes into the water bottle; July is a couple of days away. Many activities await Colorado gardeners in whatâs typically the hottest month of the year, including maintaining, weeding and even harvesting. Lucky us! Early July ⢅
Deer can be a challenge to gardeners in our region. Physical barriers such as fences can be quite effective as long as they are tall enough that deer cannot clear (6-10 feet tall). Smaller barriers can be useful if you make the error of planting in a deer path. Several years ago, I planted a…
Mark your calendars now and plan to attend this yearâs highly acclaimed Colorado Springs Garden Tour. By popular demand, this yearâs tour returns to the Patty Jewett neighborhood (last toured in 2017) and includes the nearby Bonnyville neighborhood. Both have easy proximity to downtown Colorado Springs. In fact, most of the garden tour can be…
As the garden goes to sleep, it’s time to replenish garden supplies, add a house plant or two, and plan for next year. What a great opportunity to peruse the local nurseries and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. Rick’s Garden Center offers tropical plants, a dedicated cactus room, along with plenty of Christmas trees…
With a little planning, you can have a shrub or tree in flower every month of the year. In today’s article, I will expand upon a topic that Dan Mullins wrote about. Mullins is an Emeritus UF/IFAS Horticulture Agent. He suggested that a gardener could observe the natural sequence of flowering throughout the year and…
