Plant Profile: Coralberry A bird magnet with gorgeous berries. Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) is a deciduous native shrub well suited to naturalistic gardens, woodland edges, slopes, and wildlife-friendly landscapes. Native to much of the eastern half of...
1. Do Not Trust the Weather; Protect Against Late Frosts April in Colorado can be misleading, with warm days followed by a hard freeze. Keep frost cloths, sheets, or row covers ready. Cover anything tender when temperatures dip below 32°F. 2. Prep Garden Beds, But Do...
The Garden Wise Journal Gardening is more than a hobby. It is a lifestyle. Welcome to The Garden Wise Journal Spring is beginning to stir, and with it comes that familiar pull to get outside and get growing. This month we are focusing on doing things the right way,...
Pine Needles and Soil Acidity: A Colorado Garden Myth Worth Busting Conifer needles don't acidify your soil — but here's what actually keeps plants from growing under your pines, spruces, and firs. If you garden in Colorado, you've probably heard this one: pine,...
March teases spring along the Front Range, but patience still wins. Get Keith Funk’s Colorado-specific tips for lawn, seeds, pruning, and more.
Forsythia is Colorado’s spring starter pistol—blooming on bare stems before winter gives up. Keith breaks down how to grow, prune, and force it indoors.