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When to Prune Flowering Shrubs
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Apr 5

April 2024 Newsletter

I 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 4

Year-Round Gardening in Colorado

Year-Round Vegetable Gardening in Colorado is Possible with a Cold Frame or Hoop House By Idelle Fisher Cold Frames are basically a...

Apr 4

When 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 4

When 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 4

Are 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 4

What 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 4

When 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 4

When 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 4

When 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...

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COLORADO GARDENER HAS GONE DIGITAL IN 2024 THE 2023 HARVEST ISSUE WAS OUR LAST PRINT ISSUE SO SUBSCRIBE TO GET OUR E-MAGAZINE!

When to Prune Flowering Shrubs by Keith Funk

Cold Frames for Year-Round Gardening by Idelle Fisher

The Untapped Power of Gravel Gardens by Kenton Seth