mountain west - Fine Gardening
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Design
The North Side of Bonnie’s Colorful Colorado Garden
Happy Monday GPODers! You can learn a lot about a garden from one submission to Garden Photo of the Day, but I think the full picture really comes into view…
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Two Gorgeous Gardens in Boise
Happy Monday GPODers! Who doesn't love a little buy one, get one? Today we're being treated to not one, but two gorgeous gardens created by Mandi White, crew lead of Farwest…
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The Best House Foundation Plants for Your Region
When it comes to choosing foundation plants for your home, it’s important to pick species that not only enhance your landscape but also thrive in your specific climate. That’s why…
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Holly’s Denver Garden
Hi GPODers! Today we're heading to the Rockies and checking out a sensational alpine garden. However, Holly Culp didn't always garden at high altitudes and a lot needed to learn…
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A Bee-utiful Backdrop for a Productive Garden in Denver
Happy Monday GPODers! We're getting real artsy today with a submission from Tracy Lewis in Denver, Colorado. Tracy has been growing vegetables in her garden for several years now, producing…
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Cathy’s Colorado Garden in Spring
Hey GPODers! Today we're heading west and getting an update from Cathy Hollis in Colorado. We were first introduced to her garden, inspired by English borders, in 2022 (you can…
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Utah Wildflowers
My name is Anna Lindquist, and I'm a personal and professional plant nerd based in the Intermountain West. I'm especially enamored with native plants and am constantly in awe of…
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Article
Shopping-List Plants for the Mountain West
If you’ve run into a garden rut, we’ve got you covered. It’s time to start planning for your first trip to the local nursery or garden center. What plants will…
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Design
3 Warm-Season Ornamental Grasses That Excel in the Mountain West
My career in ornamental horticulture has led to the development of a working theory: Ornamental grasses are an acquired taste for most gardeners. This theory grew from personal experience (my…
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How-To
How to Pick the Best Mulch for Your Mountain West Garden Beds
Since entering horticulture professionally over a decade ago, I’ve noticed a correlation on the Colorado Front Range between wood mulch (also called arborist chips) and water-wise gardens. A beautifully designed…