Winter 2012
Snow falls thick, a deep white skin that blankets the ground and smooths sharp edges Charles de Lint
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Welcome 2012!
Another year is dawning! Let it be For better or for worse, Another year with thee!
Ode to Atlantis
Atlantis by: Clark Ashton Smith (1893-1961) Above its domes the gulfs accumulate. Far up, the sea-gales blare their bitter screed: But here the buried waters take no heed— Deaf, and with welded lips pressed down by weight Of the upper ocean. Dim, interminate, In cities over-webbed with somber weed, Where galleons crumble and the [...]
Early Summer 2011
(A) Watercolor sketch for proposed woodland garden project by Greg Marquez. (B) Early Summer containers with “Cappuccino” Petunia, “Evening Glow” Geranium, “Big Red Judy” Coleus and “Pinwheel” Petunia. (C) A garden study of light and dark. (D) Newly planted woodland themed garden. (E) Terrarium with houseplants and glow in the dark rocks.
Succulent Container Gardening
Succulent and sedum container gardening is one of the most exciting and appropriate trends in Rocky Mountain regional gardening! Best of all they are water wise and drought tolerant once they are established!
A Garden’s Next Top Flower 2011
Today’s Petunia is anything but ordinary. Nurseries like Welby Gardens located in Brighton, CO are bringing new breath to an old annual favorite, the petunia. Pinstripe is definitely the favorite, with it’s thin yellow stripe on a deep purple background, followed by Caramello, a pale peach number with a spotted throat; Sunray, a pale yellow [...]
Earth Day 2011!
Happy Earth Day! Let’s all celebrate our great Mother Earth today! Cosmos Design in conjunction with Denver’s Aveda Renaissance Day Spa is auctioning off landscape design services. Money raised goes to Western Resource Advocate’s water conservation and restoration programs.
Welcome Spring!
Snowflake on a stem whispers to its relatives- I’ll take over now. ~Amy LV
A Winter in Tuscon
Typically for any one in the green/landscape industry, winter is the time of the year, to hibernate, become insular, rest, reflect, and hunker down for a long cold winter’s nap.. .and usually, it is what I do. However, a good friend of mine recommended that I drive a few hours with her to sunny Tuscon, [...]
Winter Watering 2010
Winter Watering Dear Valued Client, This Colorado winter is exceptionally dry and it is imperative to water, especially if you are establishing a new garden or have newly planted trees and shrubs. Winter watering is best done during the hottest part of the day. Just set your hose/sprinkler on a timer (approx. 10-15 mins.) and [...]