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Grasshoppers in Colorado gardens are a big problem because of their destructiveness. They are hard to control because they move around a lot, traveling up to 15 miles each day as adults, and they can eat up to 16 times their body weight daily! What Grasshopper Damage Looks Like When grasshoppers eat plants, the damage looks like ragged chewing which can: Start at the edges and move inward on the leaves. Create large holes within…

Sun Screen Fabric helps you keep cool when temperatures soar and protects your plants from damaging sun scorch. It’s a versatile solution for all who want to enjoy the outdoors without risking too much sun and heat exposure and protect their gardens from turbulent spring weather. The innovative, breathable fabric will allow heat to escape while cooling the area, reducing temperatures up to 15 degrees. Enhance privacy as you create shade just about anywhere. Ideal…

Join Fertilome expert Daniel Chimeno to learn about tomato success! Everything you need to know from soil to fertilizing to pruning will be addressed. Bring your questions and issues from years past, and every level of gardener is welcome! Daniel is engaging and passionate about gardening and the products he represents. His friendly expertise feels like an effortless conversation while you learn and get inspired. May 25th, 1:00 Tejon location 1430 S. Tejon St. Register…

Deer adapt their diets to what is available in their environment in order to survive.  While no plant is completely deer-proof, there are plants that deer MAY avoid:  Perennials- Sun Creeping Phlox Bee balm/Monarda Lavender Yarrow  Black-Eyed Susan/Rudbeckia Foxglove Coneflower  Coreopsis Gaillardia Shasta Daisy Dianthus/Garden Pinks Lupine Russian Sage Catmint Campanula Peonies Daffodils Iris Penstemon Sedum Speedwell/Veronica Hardy Geranium Red Hot Poker Perennials- Shade Hellebore Hosta Astilbe Bleeding Heart Sweet Woodruff Lungwort Annuals- Sun Marigolds…

Did you know that hummingbirds remember where the good food is? If you set up a feeder in the past, they will look for it during their migration! It's the perfect time to get on their Grubhub map! The most common hummingbirds in our region are Broad-tailed, Rufous, Black-chinned, and Calliope Hummingbirds. You might hear them before you see them, as male Broad-tailed hummingbirds make the distinctive high-pitch chirping buzz noise as they zoom along.…

It's the middle of April... did you miss the seed starting boat? Great news- No! In fact, starting seeds now rather than mid-March means that your plants might not get leggy or overwhelmingly large before it's time to put them outside. We're about 6 weeks from our average last frost, and time still is on your side. Outdoors, sow your peas, lettuces, carrots, beets, parsley, and cilantro. They love cooler weather so you won't need…

It's nearly time for our annual Garden Success Show! Make plans to come to our Fountain location on March 8th, 9th, and 10th for full days of FREE activities, seminars, and beautiful garden displays! Celebrate our 90th anniversary with special sales, promotions, and gifts. Meet vendors from around the country, explore our transformed garden center, and attend free seminars covering various gardening topics. Click here for our full list of seminars and to register. It's…

Thanksgiving is here! Do you have pies? We do! In lots of flavors, too... Apple Berry Medley Blackberry Black Cherry Cherry CranApple Peach Pumpkin Raspberry Peach Rhubarb Strawberry Rhubarb ~Thaw & Serve~ Chocolate Silk Coconut Cream Key Lime You can serve everyone's favorite kind of pie at your feast and not be in the kitchen for hours. Pick up some special extras for your table- jams for a baked brie, ciders and locally made sodas…

We have a great sale on many products throughout the store happening until September 30th! Take 40% off all pottery, statuary, fountains, birdbaths, roses, and nursery stock! It's a great time to get those accent pieces you've wanted for your garden or patio. Roses, shrubs, and trees thrive when planted now because the soil is still warm for root growth and the cooler days mean less transplant shock. Remember to water well through the winter…

Yep, sure did, but the fall is when to think about spring bulbs! Tulips, crocus, hyacinth, daffodils, and allium are bulbs that need a cold period to set blooms. The warming soils in spring trigger the bulbs to wake up and make their magic. It's important to plant them at the specified depth in a sunny area. Water the soil in the winter if it hasn't snowed for a few weeks. Get your bulbs soon-…