Spring Flowering Shrubs Part 2
Lilacs are now coming into bloom, while the forsythia from nearly 4 weeks ago is still yellow, yet fading a bit and sending forth new green growth that contrasts with the remaining flowers. Watching the forsythia bloom throughout the area brought to my attention a misstatement in the previous post, in which it was suggested …
Spring Flowering Shrubs
The forsythia are in bloom at our house, adding the first bright patch of color for spring. Forsythia are the earliest flowering shrub in the Denver area, at least as far as I can tell from meanderings through landscapes in the region. However, they are the first of many that are soon to come, with …
Dealing with spring snows
I’ve often been asked whether or not emerging bulbs or other plants should be covered up when temperatures are dropping and snow is coming to town. In many cases, such as the storm we just had in the Denver area, the snow itself is your best insulation for your plants. As the snow covers the …