July is one of the most demanding months for growing roses on Colorado’s Front Range. After the beautiful June flush of blooms, the high temperatures and intense summer sun put real pressure on your plants, and a little steady attention now will keep them...
The Front Range had a generous close to May — multiple rainstorms delivered approximately an inch and a half of rain, and the mountains picked up over a foot of snow. After the dry stretch we’ve had, that moisture was very welcome for drought-stressed gardens....
My roses have been the largest ever for this time of year, requiring minimal pruning. Roses are showing small buds that will begin to bloom soon. To my surprise, one of my roses, ‘Flutterbye,’ bloomed on April 25. The warmth from the brick wall behind the...
What to Do Now (and What Can Wait) Spring in Colorado is unpredictable—and this year is no exception. With unusually warm temperatures, minimal snowpack, and ongoing drought conditions, April rose care requires a thoughtful, flexible approach. While it may be tempting...
February gave us a taste of spring, with temperatures climbing into the mid-60s and even 70s—well above average for this time of year. While the warmth was welcome, snowpack in the mountains remained minimal until late February. As Colorado gardeners know, mountain...
February can be a confusing month for rose gardeners along the Front Range. This winter has brought extended stretches of unseasonably warm temperatures—often in the 60s and 70s—combined with very little moisture. While the calendar says winter, our roses are still...
