Category Seasonal Tips

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4 Ways to Use Those Leaves Laying Around Your Yard

Fall is one of Colorado’s most beautiful seasons, but the mess of leaves left behind can cause some frustration for homeowners who aren’t sure what to do with them. Using leaves in your garden and around your yard can be beneficial to your plants and soil (did you know that in a forest, trees absorb more than half of their nutrients from fallen leaves?), and raking and bagging leaves can be useful around your outbuildings!

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5 Mistakes You’re Making With Mums

Just when other plants seem to call it quits in the cool Colorado weather, mums begin to hit their stride. According to Good Housekeeping, on average, garden mums will not start to set buds until the night lasts about 10 hours – typically sometime between September and October. Blooms will follow in the next six to 10 weeks. And as the colder weather intensifies, mums will keep their colors and blossoms until the first hard frost.

Though they are considered a hardier plant, mums do need specific care to add their brilliance to your landscape. Here are five common mistakes you might be making with these beautiful fall flowers.

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6 Ways To Upgrade Your 4th Of July BBQ

Summer in Colorado means Barbecue season, longer days and more time spent on the patio. Many Coloradans eagerly await this time of year and are ready to trade in their gardening gloves for their favorite set of tongs, a spatula or three, their favorite apron and a cold drink. If you’re planning to host the neighborhood Fourth of July BBQ, here are a few tips and tricks from our experts on how to upgrade your outdoor space.