CSU Horticulture Specialist Linda Langelo

When considering renovations of your garden, small changes can make a big impact, whether focusing on design or the type of birds, insects, or animals you attract. If you are interested in attracting more birds, such as hummingbirds, understanding the color and forms of the flowers they visit is essential.

Have you ever thought drought can be a winter issue even when there is plenty of snow cover?

Every year plant enthusiasts and gardeners are inundated with new catalogs.

Part One: Just what kind of cactus is it?

The fall garden can be as beautiful as a spring garden. Asters, Chrysanthemums, Sedum, and ornamental grasses are timeless additions.

What are the benefits of companion plants?

Companion Plants for the Vegetable Garden

What is no mow May about? The goal is to allow flowers to bloom in your lawn which benefits pollinators.

Are you chomping at the bit to get started with the vegetable garden? Don’t be too anxious. When was the last time you did a soil test of your vegetable garden soil? If you haven’t had it done for several years, this is a good time to do it. Then you will know what elements are needed to keep your plants healthy.

Birds have different niches in which each family of birds needs shelter and food. The key to developing great habitats for birds is to have a diversity of specific plants for the types of birds that visit your yard. It doesn’t require scrapping what you already have in your landscape. It just means adding a tree or shrub(s) or herbaceous perennials.