Apr 5April 2024 NewsletterI am loving this so-far cool, wet spring. The bees are visiting all the cheerful blue chionodoxia flowers that have spread around in my...
Apr 4Year-Round Gardening in ColoradoYear-Round Vegetable Gardening in Colorado is Possible with a Cold Frame or Hoop House By Idelle Fisher Cold Frames are basically a...
Apr 4When should grub killer be applied to control Japanese Beetles?By Keith Funk A: April and May are excellent months for controlling Japanese Beetle grubs that overwintered from last fall. My personal...
Apr 4When and how often should I feed my perennials?By Keith Funk A: My first application of plant food on my perennials is in early April. I prefer a granular fertilizer with an analysis...
Apr 4Are there any flowers I can plant outside in April for some extra spring color?By Keith Funk A: Yes. There are several cold-tolerant annuals and perennials that will flower beautifully during our cool/cold spring...
Apr 4What should I do when my early spring flowering bulbs are finished blooming?By Keith Funk A: Remove spent flowers but keep all the foliage to rebuild the bulb’s strength to rebloom again next year. Show them...
Apr 4When do I prune my flowering shrubs?By Keith Funk A: Shrubs that flower before Memorial Day can be pruned immediately after flowering. These shrubs include lilac,...
Apr 4When is the best time to lift and divide perennials?By Keith Funk A: That depends on the plant. Most perennials can be lifted and divided now, in early spring as you see new growth...
Apr 4When should I prune my raspberries?A: Now. For fall-bearing raspberries like Fall Gold, cut all canes to within 6-8” of the ground. This type of raspberry produces fruits...