1305 – Bromeliads
The bromeliad is a member of a large plant family that is native to the warmer climates of America. Its two best-known members, pineapples and Spanish moss, give an idea of the diversity of this group of plants. Bromeliads can be found growing in three different ways. Terrestrial species grow with their roots in the […]
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1334 – Azalea, Cineraria, Primrose & Ranunculus
Azalea, cineraria, primrose and ranunculus are cool-loving, indoor, decorative flowering plants that generally are available from garden centers and florists in winter and early spring. They do best on a very bright north or east windowsill with some direct morning sun, and must be kept cool to maintain longevity. Only temperatures that approach freezing are […]
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1208 – Strawberries
What are the different types of strawberry plants? Strawberry plants are either June-bearers, ever-bearers or day-neutrals, depending on when the fruit is produced. June-bearers fruit over several weeks in the spring, usually in June. Guardian and Honeoye are good June-bearing varieties. Ever-bearers have two major fruiting cycles with additional limited fruit production throughout the growing […]
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1056 – Indoor Herb Garden
Do you want herbs year-round? Plant an indoor, winter, herb garden. Select a container that will hold several plants with similar water requirements, and provides good drainage. Clay, wood or ceramic pots work well. Or, use multiple containers, each with a different kind or herb. If you have herbs in your garden, fall is a […]
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1050 – Russian Sage
Russian sage, Perovskia atriplicifolia, is a plant that was tailor-made for Colorado’s climate and growing conditions. An import from central Asia, Russian sage thrives in our high, dry climate, bright sunshine and alkaline soils. What does Russian Sage look like? This sturdy plant is characterized by its upright and shrub-like shape, slender stems and finely-cut […]
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1094 – Planting Dahlia Tubers
Adapted from the CO-Horts blog originally authored by Alison O’Conner, Larimer County Is planting dahlias simple? Planting dahlias is no different than a daffodil or tulip. Yes, they do need to be dug from the ground in fall (they are not winter hardy in Colorado), but properly stored and cared for, dahlias (and other summer-blooming […]
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1017 – Perennials: When and How to Plant
Hardy perennials, grown outdoors or in cold frames can theoretically be planted whenever you can work the soil. Actively growing plants from greenhouses are best planted after the danger of frost has passed in the spring, or no less than one month before the first autumn frost. Plants that are marginally hardy, or are situated […]
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1048 – Leadwort
What is a leadwort? Leadwort, sometimes called plumbago, is a late summer and fall gem that is easily forgotten the rest of the year. Its green foliage is fairly nondescript until the blue flowers open on red stems in late August. The plant blooms through and beyond light frosts. Frosts only add to its interest […]
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1303 – Amaryllis
Amaryllis are popular houseplants with massive 6 to 10 inch trumpet shaped flowers and 1 to 2 foot tall stalks. The blooms come in a variety of colors including red, pink, orange, salmon, white and bi-colors. Doubles and miniatures are also available. Because they can produce flowers in mid-winter, they are prized for the color […]
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Weeds & Cultural Problems
Abnormal & distorted plant growth Bindweed Control in Lawns Blue mustard control Canada thistle Colorado noxious weeds Controlling bindweed Desiccation in woody plants Dwarf mistletoe Edema Factors Affecting Iron Availability to Plants Herbicides: pre-emergent Invasive saltcedar Iron chlorosis Iron chlorosis in trees Kochia & Russian Thistle Landscape weeds: basics Landscape weeds: control Leaf Scorch of […]
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