Rocky Mountains
June, 2001
Regional Report
In the Garden
Old-Fashioned Shrub Roses
No matter where we've lived, we've always planted roses in our yard. Growing them on the High Plains, however, is proving a bit more of a challenge than growing them in the foothills. Our area is noted for its continuous winds, dry, sandy soils, and...
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Resources
Books
Taylor's Guide to Roses We hope that we've inspired you to try some old-fashioned roses in your Rocky Mountain and High...
Local Buzz
An Abundance of Sphinx Moths Often mistaken for tiny birds, white-lined sphinx moths ( Hyles lineata ) are appearing in...
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Regional Reminders
- Pull Young Weeds
- Control Lilac Blight
- Maintain Seedy Lawns
- Control Mites on Aspens
- Use Herbicides Correctly
