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MARK YOUR CHRISTMAS CALENDAR FOR LABOR DAY ‘22
The snow, well, is anticipated. We are deep into December and some of the most popular holiday attractions around the metro area are Christmas Lights.
Are Your Trees Ready for a Colorado Winter?
Winter brings a new set of concerns for the trees on your property. Cold, snow and ice can damage them, and since they stay active underground, their root systems need protection and nourishment.
PEEPERS, GET READY TO TWEET
There’s likely a tree on your street this fall with vibrant colors, a tree polarizing enough to make you brake your car a bit and stare. Maybe even take a photo to share with the family.
BULB PLANNER
Any minute now, tulips will peek through the soil in enviable gardens across metro Denver. Bummer if you missed the window to plant bulbs.
Fall is Pine Nut Harvesting Time
One of the many joys of fall in Colorado is harvesting pine nuts. Long a staple in native diets, pine nuts have become a popular ingredient in today’s southwestern and Mediterranean cuisine as well as nutritious, high-energy snacks.
Plant in the Fall for Spring Beauty – And Savings
Fall is a great time to plant trees. Roots grow best in cooler soil and shorter days let trees focus more energy on building a strong root network instead of growing leaves and branches.
Plus, bargains abound as nurseries begin clearing out their stock before winter hits.
Trees of Colorado: The Autumn Blaze Maple
Are you envious of the beautiful fall colors of New England? Or do you just want a shade tree that will turn heads with a blaze of color when summer turns to fall? Then the Autumn Blaze Maple is the tree for you.
Colorado’s Fall Foliage—Where and When to See It
The coming of fall signals one of the most beautiful times of year in Colorado’s High Country. Mountain hillsides, parks, and meadows are packed with residents and tourists alike taking in one of the year’s favorite activities—seeing the aspens turn.
Is it Time to Upgrade Your Landscape?
If your home is more than a few years old, your landscaping may be showing its age. This can lead to reduced curb appeal, lower property values, or even serious safety hazards.
Here are some things to consider.
Put Your Fall Leaves to Good Use
Time was the smell of leaves burning was a sure sign of fall. While it was bad for the environment—and the occasional house or garage—the smoky aroma ranked right up with pumpkin pie and warm cider as a favorite seasonal scent until the practice was largely banned.
Today that aroma has been replaced by the ear-splitting sound of leaf blowers gathering leaves in a pile to be bagged and left out with the trash. And while that may be marginally better for the environment, there are far more productive ways to put your fall leaves to a use than slowly decomposing in a landfill.
Make Your Yard Wildlife Friendly for Winter
Invite wildlife to your yard and neighborhood for the winter and keep them coming back year-round. It’s easy, it’s fun, and it helps keep important species thriving. With a few simple steps, you can beautify your landscape while enjoying sharing it with...
There’s Still Time to Plant…and Prices are Great!
Fall is the best time to plant most deciduous (leafy) trees. It gives them a head start on spring growth while they concentrate on building a healthy root system over the winter.
As long as the soil is workable, trees can be planted, and in most lower-altitude Colorado locations that means planting time extends well into late fall and even early winter before subsoil freezing becomes an issue.