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Trees of Colorado: The Austrian Pine
While its name may evoke visions of the von Trapps singing their way through the Alps, the Austrian pine is most widespread in the higher regions of the Adriatic coast and Turkey. As for Austria, it’s found in the westernmost Alps near the Swiss and Italian borders. A western subspecies also grows in the mountain regions of Spain and Morocco.
Also known as the black pine, it was widely imported to England and North America. An extremely rugged tree, Austrian pines were widely planted as windbreaks in the Dust Bowl areas of the 1930s where they continue to be popular as landscape trees as well. It has naturalized in southern parts of the US Midwest.
Beware of Troublesome Trees
Beautiful landscapes can be doomed by the wrong selection of trees and shrubs. The same characteristics that cause some species to thrive in nature can spell ruin in manicured lawns and gardens.
Many of these plants are chosen because of their rapid growth or showy foliage only to fill their hosts with regret. Some propagate by suckers, others by seed, but regardless of how they spread, they tend to disrupt landscapes with unwanted growth that’s often hard to prevent.
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.
Is This the Year for a Living Christmas Tree?
There’s nothing quite like the scent of a fresh-cut Christmas tree to put you in the holiday spirit. And there’s nothing like cleaning up fallen, dried-up needles and dragging it to the curb to get you out of it.
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.
Trees of Colorado: The Mountain Mahogany
If you’re looking for a small tree to accent your low-maintenance landscape, the mountain mahogany is an excellent choice. Native to Colorado’s rocky slopes, when mature, it has an attractive, twisted appearance that some liken to the African savanna.
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.
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.
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.
September is National Preparedness Month
Winter brings on a host of challenges for homeowners. They range from winterizing your house for comfort and energy savings to maintaining your trees to avoid winter damage and having a plan in case trouble strikes.
The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) designates each September as National Preparedness Month to remind us that we need to plan for the unexpected and be ready to meet the challenges it brings.