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To Repel Insect Pests, Consider These Plants

Anywhere there is standing water, mosquitoes will thrive. While chemical repellents are big business, there is a natural alternative. The scent of...» E-Mail This

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For Summer Solstice, Balance Garden Work With Relaxation

There's always something to do in the garden. You can spend the longest day of the year weeding, digging, mowing and pruning. Or you can take time to...» E-Mail This

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Hummingbird Moths: From Pest To Pollinator

It may be early in the summer, but Hummingbird Moths are making their appearance in Colorado gardens. According to CSU entomologist Whitney Cranshaw,...» E-Mail This

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Caring For Heat Stressed Plants In Colorado's Climate

The middle of the summer in Northern Colorado is characterized by sweltering heat, with daytime highs in the 90’s. That means many plants will suffer...» E-Mail This

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Six Easy Steps For Growing Garlic

Garlic planted along the Front Range in the autumn is ready for harvest the following July. Like spring flowering bulbs garlic will set roots and start...» E-Mail This

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Organic Or Not, Local Food is Better For The Environment

Organic produce in the grocery store is labeled as good for the environment. No pesticides on the produce may reduce soil and water contamination, but...» E-Mail This

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The Buzz Of Late Summer Is Here

From birds chirping to the wind blowing through the trees, summer is a great time to kick back and listen to nature. The hot days of late summer also...» E-Mail This

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Grass Clippings: An Environmental And Time-Saving Fertilizer

Instead of breaking your back bagging those grass clippings after mowing, consider the benefits for leaving the cut grass on the lawn as fertilizer. » E-Mail This

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The Extra Challenges Of Mountain Gardening

It may come as no surprise that higher elevations place higher demands on plants. The key is figuring out what plants are appropriate for the cooler...» E-Mail This

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Got Peaches? 3 Easy Steps To Keep ‘Em Longer

Mmm… Colorado Peaches. Early and mid-season varieties are best eaten fresh. Mid-season varieties ripen in August. They include Sullivan, Blake and Globe...» E-Mail This

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How To Diagnose An Ailing Plant

When things go wrong with plants there are steps to get to the root of the problem. Systematic sleuthing considers all of the possibilities when...» E-Mail This

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Spring Is The Status Quo, But Fall Planting Is Equally Effective

Spring may resemble the time when most gardeners commence planting, but autumn is just as good of a time when it comes to ideal conditions for...» E-Mail This

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Fall Preparation For Next Year's Garden

At some point in September, we’re going to have a frost or freeze. That marks the end of most annual flowers and the vegetable garden. As we move into...» E-Mail This

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Unpredictable Fall Weather Challenges Even The Hardiest Plants

To enjoy Colorado is to appreciate summer temperatures even well into the fall. While this weather is wonderful for people, it’s quite confusing for...» E-Mail This

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The Countless Ways To Utilize Winter And Summer Squash

It’s October and that means we’ll begin seeing more and more squash and pumpkins on display. These annual, trailing vines are native throughout the...» E-Mail This

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Fall Garden Cleaning: A Great Time To Make Compost

With the fall garden clean up come piles of yard waste generated from dead-heading, weeding, mowing and moving plants. Tossing all of that organic...» E-Mail This

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Maintaining Soil Moisture For Healthy Plants

One of the joys of horticulture and gardening is it’s a continual learning process. Just when you think you know how a plant is going to react, nature...» E-Mail This

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CSU Announces The Best Annual Flowers Of 2014

One plus for the residents of Fort Collins is that their community is host to Colorado State University's Flower Trial Gardens. Located along College...» E-Mail This

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Protecting Perennials After A Cold Front

A drop in temperature by 60 degrees in just a few days may be damaging to perennials, shrubs and trees. There isn’t a thing we can do about the cold...» E-Mail This

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