Rocky Mountains
April, 2004
Regional Report
In the Garden
The Water-Thrifty Landscape
Landscaping with plants that require little or no supplemental watering has become popular throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Unlike a "zeroscape" that consists of gravel, yucca, and cacti, water-thrifty or xeriscape gardening offers attractive and...
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Resources
Books
Questions Kids Ask About Insects Just for youngsters, budding entomologists, and bugaholics, here's a fun book with some neat...
Favorite or New Plant
Crabapple 'Donald Wyman' With over 400 named varieties of crabapples, it can be hard to make a choice. However, since many...
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Regional Reminders
- Prune Non-Blooming Lilacs
- Plant Container-Grown Perennials
- Fertilize Cool-Season Lawns
- Put up Hummingbird Feeders
- Tidy up Flowering Shrubs
