Mountain West Regional Reports
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Mountain West Regional ReportsHow to Clean Up the Garden Without Harming Beneficial Insects
Traditionally in our region, gardens were cleaned up in fall for practical and aesthetic reasons. By spring, with weeding, watering, sowing, and dividing all begging for attention, time can be…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsTrue Blue Flowers Native to the Mountain West
Aside from the wide-open sky, true blue is a rare color in continental landscapes. The few places it does occur typically signal lakes and rivers, crucial sources of water (and…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsPlants Providing Winter Forage for Seed-Eating Birds
Of all the time I spend in my gardens, the moments I find most memorable and meaningful are when the garden is enjoyed by others. Though typically brief, the moments—like…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsAggressive Weeds to Look Out for in the Rocky Mountain Region
One of the most important tenets of effective weed management is quick action, both in identifying possible weeds in your garden and acting promptly to manage their spread by seeds,…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsCool-Season Ornamental Grasses for Mountain Gardens
Resplendent and easygoing, cool-season grasses are those that begin to grow with vigor during temperatures of approximately 60°F through mid-70°F. In our region, they green up in mid-spring, appearing as…
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Mountain West Regional Reports4 Tips for Getting the Garden Through Drought Sustainably
On a recent hike in the foothills just southeast of my house, I couldn’t help but notice crisped, curling leaves on big flower cinquefoil (Drymocallis fissa) and the drought-tolerant mountain…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsTips for Designing a Meadow Lawn
I’ve designed, installed, and continue to manage two meadow lawns to date. Through these gardens, as well as my own study in nature and research in references, I’ve learned a…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsNative Plants for Summer Interest in the Mountain West
Firecracker penstemon Penstemon eatonii Zones: 4–9 Size: 18 to 36 inches tall and 10 to 15 inches wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; dry, well-drained soil Native range:…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsAnnuals for a Cut Flower Garden in the Mountain West
Annuals are a topic that elicits strong responses from many gardeners. With the word come visions of manicured plantings, most frequently including foliage obscured by a lavish floral display. While…
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Mountain West Regional ReportsHow to Manage Flea Beetles: The Cutest Pests You’ve Never Heard Of
Late spring sees me watching and waiting, breath not quite bated—and certainly not baited—to find out my fate for the season with one garden critter in particular: the flea beetle.…
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