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Month: May 2016

The Peach Tree Espalier

Originally posted on 5/15/2016. I will be planting two of my peach seedlings along a back fence.  This has been a long forgotten part of the yard. But one that would lend well to small fruit trees. My seedlings are ready for their permanent home and while that part of the yard is not in… Continue reading The Peach Tree Espalier

Published May 15, 2016
Categorized as Fruit, Hardscape, Plant Care, Pruning, Spring, Trees, Winter Tagged espalier, peach, Pruning

2016 Bringing it together with Natives

Planning a Colorado shade garden with natives takes time and effort. I include links to available plants.
Every native plant replaced by the clearing for new developments might sustain a collapsing ecosystem.

Published May 9, 2016
Categorized as Attracts Wildlife, Plants, Shade Tagged aruncus, shade plants, white flowered shade plants

The new flagstone patio

After many years waiting for the cash to get the patio I knew would never get done by myself, I am quite pleased with the result. Eucevio and his son did a great job, even accommodating a move of the very heavy stone stair. Here is the before and after. Now to plan the shade… Continue reading The new flagstone patio

Published May 2, 2016
Categorized as Back Yard, Garden Structure, Hardscape, Plants, Supplier or Contractor Tagged flagstone patio, shade

Garden Design – Creating Depth

The Interim - Liked the openess

Is your garden all fence and no flair? Create depth and interest with these tricks.

Published May 1, 2016
Categorized as Back Yard, Design, Envision, Garden Structure, Hardscape

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