Dear Valued Client,

Wishing you a happy early spring!

Our season begins March 1, 2010 this year, and our crews are ready to go! We will be driving by to assess your landscape needs, and as always, we will be in touch with you prior to any work being done!

We are also pleased to have our Cosmos Design blog www.cosmosdesigndenver.com where you will be able to stay up to date with the latest gardening information and trends in flowers and landscape design. You will find valuable information as to what to expect throughout the gardening season, and we will be offering quality gardening products for both your interior and exterior ambiance, so please tune in!

Beginning the season…

Spring cleanups will begin, so any remaining fall leaves will be raked to keep your garden looking nice and tidy.

Ornamental grasses and any remaining perennials will be cut back to the ground at this time. We will also be on the lookout for any shrub or tree damage due to heavy winter snowfall. March and April snow is very wet and also heavy, so you may have to go out and shake your small ornamental trees and shrubs during a snowstorm. I find the broom to be most helpful.

March and April is the time for pruning shrubs, in particular Viburnum, Barberry and all varieties of Spirea.

Tree Wrap removal will occur after Easter and roses will be pruned after April 15th.

Plant replacement and additions will begin in late May when a large selection of plants are available. Please feel free to call with any special requests and we will do our best to find your product.

Annuals and tender perennials will be planted after the last week in May when the danger of a hard frost is minimal.

This year snowfall so far has been quite good, however, as the weather starts to get even warmer, supplemental watering is still recommended, especially for any young plantings for the previous season. our extreme Rocky Mountain climate of warm days can dehydrate plants. Watering tips include watering during the warmest part of the day; longer soaks are better than short ones to ensure that plant roots are thoroughly hydrated and never water if the ground is frozen! If you are ever unsure as to what to do, please give a call and one of our crew members will be by to help!

Seed and perennial catalogues are out! The great pictures provide plenty of inspiration when creating your garden vision. Keep in mind that this is the time of the year to start planning annual and container gardens. We are making the rounds at various nurseries, gathering information on current trends and look forward to sharing this fun and exciting information with you.

Vegetable gardening tip- Cool season crops such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage may be started from seed indoors. Happy planting!

Still braving the cold winter by staying indoors? Visit our shop for a new collection of floral and nature photography by Colorado’s own Felecia Ashby. Her abstract images of nature are sure to brighten any wall in your home!

Enjoy!