Rocky Mountains
October, 2002
Regional Report
In the Garden
It's Checkup Time for Lawns
If youd rather just sit back and forget about the lawn this fall, dont worry. Youre in good company. However, the time spent now will pay big dividends next spring. Now that the buffalo grass has started to turn brown, we cut it to a height of 1½...
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Resources
Local Buzz
Plant Bulbs Now is the time to dig in spring-flowering bulbs! Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus, and many...
Favorite or New Plant
Schefflera: A Rugged Houseplant. Whether you call it umbrella tree or octopus plant, the schefflera is an easy indoor plant to...
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Regional Reminders
- Compost Annual Plants
- Protect Bulb Plantings From Critters
- Prepare Pumpkins for Halloween
- Naturalize Spring-Flowering Bulbs
- Keep Lawn Mowed, Not Scalped
