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Penstemons Native to the Mountain West

I recently had the pleasure of taking a road trip across central and southern Colorado…

The Pros and Cons of Different Irrigation Systems for the Mountain West

I had my first experience with an irrigation system when I moved to the Mountain…

Lawn Alternatives for the Mountain West

If you’ve looked at current drought maps for the Mountain West, you’ve seen a sea…

Designing a Native Mixed Border in the Mountain West

Adding native plants in the landscape is a design trend that continues to increase in…

Regional Picks: Big Blooms That Don’t Flop - Mountain West

1. ‘Big Blue’ Sea Holly Name: Eryngium ‘Big Blue’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9…

Regional Picks: Garden Staples - Mountain West

1. Cushion Spurge Name: Euphorbia polychroma USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Size: 16 inches…

Regional Picks: Large-Leaved Perennials - Mountain West

1. ‘Royal Standard’ Hosta Name: Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ USDA hardiness zones: 3 to 9 Size:…

Mountain West Seasonal Tips

Wrap Up the Spring Garden and Get Ready for Summer

Weather in the Mountain States can be unpredictable. Okay, maybe that is downplaying it. Let’s…
Fruit Trees and Berries for the Mountain States

Apricots, apples, cherries, peaches, and pears add edible interest when planted right into your flower…

Mountain West To Do

Firewise Landscaping in the Mountain West

In 2020, wildfires raged across the west, with Colorado having three of the largest wildfires…

Damage to Look for When the Snow Melts

While many in the Mountain West are used to their gardens being buried under feet…

Mountain West Plants

Queen of the Prairie
Filipendula rubra
Ironweed
Vernonia fasciculata
Meadow blazingstar
Liatris ligulistylis
Prairie smoke
Geum triflorum
Sullivant's milkweed
Asclepias sullivantii
'Golden Lights' Azalea
Azalea x ‘Golden Lights’

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Issue #200 - June/July

A Garden Design with Lots of Hardscape and Plants – Plant IDs

Fine Gardening – Issue 199

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How to Design a Colorful Shade Garden

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Traveling Plants | Letter from the Editor

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