Amend the Soil – Amending the soil with organic material should always be the first step when planting tomatoes. Before you plant, amend your beds with at least one inch of Colorado’s Choice B.O.S.S. or other organic compost. This will help improve the physical structure of your soil and also introduce beneficial organic material. and organisms. Blossom End Rot – …
Ask a Gardener – Nightcrawlers and Earthworms
Tuesday May 24, 2016
What can be done about nightcrawlers as my lawn has gotten so lumpy? – Pat This is one of those rare “too much of a good thing” occasions in gardening. Of course we all know that earthworms and nightcralwers are beneficial, but too many can dig large mounds of soil, leaving the lawn uneven and lumpy. The trick is to …
HGTV Home Plant Collection
Thursday May 19, 2016
Earlier this month, we were so pleased to have Sarah from HGTV and Thom from Botany Lane at each of our stores to talk about the HGTV Home Plant Collection. “HGTV is known for innovative, on-trend styling,” says Sarah. In fact, they go around the world to discover beautiful new flowers and design trends to bring home to your garden. …
Ask a Gardener – Tulips
Wednesday May 18, 2016
Do tulips have to die completely back before leaves can be pulled off? If they are pulled off too early, will they bloom next year? – Monica In general, it is recommended to let tulips die back all the way before you pull off the leaves. As long as the leaves are green they are still photosynthesizing light and providing …
Ask a Gardener – Hops
Thursday May 12, 2016
Do hops grow well in Denver? Do you sell them? – Kathy We’re so hoppy you asked! With the increasing interest in home brewing, growing hops has become more and more popular, but even a teetotaler can appreciate their beautiful leaves and distinct fragrance. Hops grow as a vine, so you’ll need some kind of support system, like a fence, …