Western Mountains and High Plains Regional Report http://www.garden.org/regional/report/current/15 en-us Crabapples for the Low Maintenance Landscape http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4357 Whether it's the soft pink blossoms and attractive weeping habit of 'Louisa' crabapple, the canopy of deep pink blossoms of 'Indian Magic', or the cheery fragrant blooms of the 'Donald Wyman', spring-flowering ornamental crabapple trees are delightful...
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Resources

  • Composting
  • Snapdragon

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Reminders

  • Control Bulb Flies
  • Reduce Thatch
  • Control Miller Moths
  • Protect Plant from Flea Beetles
  • Deadhead Lilacs

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]]> Crabapples for the Low Maintenance Landscape http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4357 Whether it's the soft pink blossoms and attractive weeping habit of 'Louisa' crabapple, the canopy of deep pink blossoms of 'Indian Magic', or the cheery fragrant blooms of the 'Donald Wyman', spring-flowering ornamental crabapple trees are delightful...
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Resources

  • Composting
  • Snapdragon

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Reminders

  • Control Bulb Flies
  • Reduce Thatch
  • Control Miller Moths
  • Protect Plant from Flea Beetles
  • Deadhead Lilacs

Read More

]]> Be a Caretaker of the Life in your Yard and Garden http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4349 We are all caretakers of the earth. But as gardeners, we are most intimately caretakers of the life in our yards and gardens, of the many creatures that come by to visit and perhaps to stay, including the abundance of crawling, creeping, flying insects....
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Resources

  • Penstemons
  • Design Landscape with Appropriate Lawn Areas

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Reminders

  • Make Your Landscape Water Thrifty
  • Hang Out the Hummingbird Feeders
  • Fertilize Cool-Season Lawns
  • Prune Non-Blooming Lilacs and Forsythia
  • Trap the Bad Bugs

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]]> Be a Caretaker of the Life in your Yard and Garden http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4349 We are all caretakers of the earth. But as gardeners, we are most intimately caretakers of the life in our yards and gardens, of the many creatures that come by to visit and perhaps to stay, including the abundance of crawling, creeping, flying insects....
Read More

Resources

  • Penstemons
  • Design Landscape with Appropriate Lawn Areas

Read More

Reminders

  • Make Your Landscape Water Thrifty
  • Hang Out the Hummingbird Feeders
  • Fertilize Cool-Season Lawns
  • Prune Non-Blooming Lilacs and Forsythia
  • Trap the Bad Bugs

Read More

]]> Grow Nutritious Vegetables http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4338 Homegrown vegetables are loaded with vitamins and minerals and are easy to grow. All it takes is a little planning ahead. I prefer to grow vegetables organically, avoiding pesticides in or around the garden. Start with the Soil Soil management is...
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Resources

  • Gardening in the Rocky Mountain Region
  • Ninebark

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Reminders

  • Get Ready for Planting
  • Prune Ornamental Grass Clumps
  • Make Trellises for Peas
  • Grow Your Own Potatoes
  • Inspect for Early Signs of Insect Pests

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]]> Grow Nutritious Vegetables http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4338 Homegrown vegetables are loaded with vitamins and minerals and are easy to grow. All it takes is a little planning ahead. I prefer to grow vegetables organically, avoiding pesticides in or around the garden. Start with the Soil Soil management is...
Read More

Resources

  • Gardening in the Rocky Mountain Region
  • Ninebark

Read More

Reminders

  • Get Ready for Planting
  • Prune Ornamental Grass Clumps
  • Make Trellises for Peas
  • Grow Your Own Potatoes
  • Inspect for Early Signs of Insect Pests

Read More

]]> Houseplants Help To Clean Indoor Air http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4324 A house would not be a home without living houseplants. They add color, beauty, dimension, and warmth and are helpful in the household cleaning. That's right; houseplants play an important role in cleaning the air we breathe. As plants produce...
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Resources

  • Homemade Garden Remedies: Fact or Fiction
  • Water in Winter to Keep Plants from Perishing

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Reminders

  • Sanitize Seed-Starting Supplies
  • Test Leftover Seeds for Viability
  • Start Cool-Season Crops
  • Inspect the Outdoor Landscape
  • Keep Indoor Containers Clean

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]]> Houseplants Help To Clean Indoor Air http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4324 A house would not be a home without living houseplants. They add color, beauty, dimension, and warmth and are helpful in the household cleaning. That's right; houseplants play an important role in cleaning the air we breathe. As plants produce...
Read More

Resources

  • Homemade Garden Remedies: Fact or Fiction
  • Water in Winter to Keep Plants from Perishing

Read More

Reminders

  • Sanitize Seed-Starting Supplies
  • Test Leftover Seeds for Viability
  • Start Cool-Season Crops
  • Inspect the Outdoor Landscape
  • Keep Indoor Containers Clean

Read More

]]> Starting From Seed -- Easy, Inexpensive, and Fun http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4315 The beginning of a new year is a good time to think about new beginnings. Even in the depth of winter's cold and shorter days, I'm already planning the coming season's garden. Starting your own plants from seed is inexpensive, easy, and fun for all...
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Resources

  • All-America Rose Selections
  • Keep A Garden Record

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Reminders

  • Tidy the Perennial Garden
  • Clean and Sharpen Garden Tools
  • Prune Shrubs and Trees
  • Patrol Landscape for Problems
  • Inspect Houseplants

Read More

]]> Starting From Seed -- Easy, Inexpensive, and Fun http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4315 The beginning of a new year is a good time to think about new beginnings. Even in the depth of winter's cold and shorter days, I'm already planning the coming season's garden. Starting your own plants from seed is inexpensive, easy, and fun for all...
Read More

Resources

  • All-America Rose Selections
  • Keep A Garden Record

Read More

Reminders

  • Tidy the Perennial Garden
  • Clean and Sharpen Garden Tools
  • Prune Shrubs and Trees
  • Patrol Landscape for Problems
  • Inspect Houseplants

Read More

]]> Crabapples for the Low Maintenance Landscape http://www.garden.org/regional/report/arch/4357 Whether it's the soft pink blossoms and attractive weeping habit of 'Louisa' crabapple, the canopy of deep pink blossoms of 'Indian Magic', or the cheery fragrant blooms of the 'Donald Wyman', spring-flowering ornamental crabapple trees are delightful...
Read More

Resources

  • Composting
  • Snapdragon

Read More

Reminders

  • Control Bulb Flies
  • Reduce Thatch
  • Control Miller Moths
  • Protect Plant from Flea Beetles
  • Deadhead Lilacs

Read More

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