Rocky Mountains
July, 2003
Regional Report
In the Garden
The Essence of Mulching
Summer is the season of mulching. The idea is to apply a protective layer around plants to reduce evaporation, prevent erosion, maintain even soil temperatures, reduce the invasion of weeds, and in the case of organic mulches, enrich the soil....
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Resources
Recipes
Cheese and Beef Tortilla Wraps Here's a quick, easy, and cool summer snack: Ingredients 4, 10-inch flour tortillas 8...
Favorite or New Plant
Golden Raintree If you're limited on space but want a relatively small ornamental tree, plant golden raintree (...
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Regional Reminders
- Aerate Dry Spots
- Harvest Zucchini Frequently
- Freshen Up Container Gardens
- Continue to Deadhead Perennials
- Plant Cool-Season Vegetables
