Color, Texture and Scene for Longmont Colorado area landscapes December 2024

Color, Texture and Scene Longmont, Colorado area landscapes {Monthly Series} There are two difficult concepts and procedures to perfect in order to get a great landscape in Colorado. First, get the water right…..that’s a whole other article. The second things to put together in a landscape is color, texture, and scene. Mixing of colors can … More Color, Texture and Scene for Longmont Colorado area landscapes December 2024

November 2024 Plant of the Month for Erie Colorado area landscapes

Honorine Jobert Anemone Erie, Colorado area landscapes {Monthly Series} ‘Honorie Jobert’ Anemone, or Anemone x hybrida is a late summer to fall perennial bloomer that will add a lush look to a part shade environment late into the growing season, even after first freeze. A medium growing 30-36” tall rhizome spreader, this hybrid of Japanese … More November 2024 Plant of the Month for Erie Colorado area landscapes

October 2024 Plant of the Month for Boulder Colorado area landscapes

Blue Cap Sea Holly Boulder, Colorado area landscapes {Monthly Series} Blue Cap Sea Holly, or Eryngium planum ‘Blaukappe’ is a fabulous perennial flower for your dried arrangements. It has large leafy basal leaves with tall, stiff stems that lead to spiky flower heads. The flower color is light blue, and the tall stems are quite … More October 2024 Plant of the Month for Boulder Colorado area landscapes

September 2024 Plant of the Month for Erie Colorado area landscapes

Summer Sun False Sunflower Erie, Colorado area landscapes {Monthly Series} Summer Sun False Sunflower or Heliopsis helianthoides is a golden, daisy like perennial flower with abundant dark green foliage that grows in clumps about 36”-48” tall and spreads to about 24”. They are native from Ontario to Florida and west to the Mississippi. They have … More September 2024 Plant of the Month for Erie Colorado area landscapes

August 2024 Plant of the Month for Boulder Colorado area landscapes

‘Heavy Metal’ Blue Switchgrass Boulder, Colorado area landscapes {Monthly Series} ‘Heavy Metal’ Blue Switchgrass or Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’ is a beautiful metallic blue ornamental grass that will add color and flair to any backdrop. It matures to about 4’ with spikey pink panicles or plumes in late summer/fall with foliage that matures to a … More August 2024 Plant of the Month for Boulder Colorado area landscapes