June 2025 Plant of the Month for Thornton Colorado area landscapes

Cornelian Cherry Thornton, Colorado area landscapes {Monthly Series} Cornelian Cherry or Cornus mas, is a species of small tree in the dogwood family native to Western Europe, Southern Europe, and Southwestern Asia. Small clusters of yellow flowers appear in early spring prior to the glossy, dark green, oval shaped leaves. Dense, upright branches create a … More June 2025 Plant of the Month for Thornton Colorado area landscapes

May 2025 Plant of the Month for Boulder Colorado area landscapes

Montrose Spire White Boulder, Colorado area landscapes {Monthly Series} Montrose Spire White Spruce (Picea glauce ‘Motrose Spire’) is a beautiful conical shaped or even columnar medium sized Spruce. It is short needled, and has a tight and compact design that makes it a must for small spaces. It is more compact than the cousin Montrose … More May 2025 Plant of the Month for Boulder Colorado area landscapes

April 2025 Plant of the Month for Erie Colorado area landscapes

Corkbark Fir Erie, Colorado area landscapes {Monthly Series} Corkbark Fir or Abies lasiocarpa var. arizonica is a subspecies of Subalpine fir which is a high altitude western North American fir tree. It grows natively in the high altitudes of the southwestern Rocky Mountains in southern Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. It is sometimes used as … More April 2025 Plant of the Month for Erie Colorado area landscapes

Slab Stone Steps add character and functionality for Erie Colorado area landscapes March 2025

Slab Stone Steps add character and functionality Erie, Colorado area landscapes {Monthly Series} Large slab steps are a great feature to add to your landscape. If you have a slope that is difficult to navigate, or even an area off a patio that you frequently jump off of, slab stone steps can make life easier. … More Slab Stone Steps add character and functionality for Erie Colorado area landscapes March 2025

First Thaw Tasks for Longmont Colorado area landscapes February 2025

First False Spring Thaw: Tasks Now for Big Spring Impacts The Chinook winds arrived last night. It was 64 degrees at 10 o’clock and 57 at 6AM today. Banks of drifted snow disappeared over night. The snow eater of February arrived. If you have lived along the Front Range of Colorado for any length of … More First Thaw Tasks for Longmont Colorado area landscapes February 2025