Emerald Ash Borer Has Arrived: Here’s What Colorado Gardeners Need to Know If you’ve got ash trees in your yard or even on your block, this is one of those topics you do not want to ignore. The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is no longer “coming soon.” It’s here, it’s...
🌱 The Garden Wise Journal — July 2026 "Gardening is more than a hobby; it is a lifestyle." Welcome to The Garden Wise Journal July is one of those months when the garden asks for your full attention. The heat has settled in, everything seems to be growing at...
Every garden needs a little drama. Now, I'm not talking about the kind your neighbors create over a property line dispute. I'm talking about the kind that stops visitors in their tracks and makes them say, “Wow...what IS that plant?” One of my favorite perennial...
“You Can’t Plant Anything in July” One of the biggest July garden myths I hear every summer is this: “Is it too late to plant?” Not even close. A lot of gardeners think once Memorial Day or early June passes, the planting window slams shut until autumn or next spring....
July is when Colorado gardens either thrive…or start sending distress signals. The days are long, the sun is intense, and gardeners have one tendency this month: we panic and start doing too much. Remember, July is all about maintenance, observation, and watering...
If you’ve been gardening along the Front Range for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed the shift: native plants aren’t just for restoration projects anymore. They’re showing up in neighborhood landscapes, pollinator gardens, and even HOA-approved designs. And...