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Gardening through the Year 

Winter

~ December 20th - March 20th
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Winter begins on the winter solstice (approx. 12/20) and ends on the spring equinox (approx. 3/20) and hopefully plants are dormant for this period. 

Planting can be done if soil is maneuverable and precautions taken, including providing consistent watering and planting while temperatures are mild. 

Durango Nursery is open with the Weather.

We experience periods of dormancy and occasional closures due to weather during this season.
​Call or check our hours in advance.
Unless we have consistent snowpack, Trees & Shrubs will require water every ~3-4 weeks to curtail damage. ​

End of December - January

Don't forget to move Living Christmas Trees outside, water them, and any other containers or recent transplants. 
Snowdown in Durango is often the final weeks of January. Stay safe out there!

February

Feb. 14th: Valentines Day. Planting peas & Lettuce seeds can bring good luck.
​If the weather permits, start hardscaping, amendment application fruit tree pruning, fire mitigation, and preparing garden beds or greenhouses.

Early - Mid March

Approx. Mar. 5 - Mar. 19: Time to sow Celery, Onion, and Rosemary seeds inside. Sow seeds that require to be sown 12 weeks before average final frost date.

Wake up the landscape with essential cleaning such as Ornamental Grass haircuts, removal of damaged or broken limbs, and Fruit Tree Pruning.​

Mar. 17th: St. Patrick's Day Pea and Cabbage seeds planted on this day are prosperous. 

​Spray Dormant or Horticultural oils on plants that may be hosts for pests that are overwintering in your landscape. 

Southwest Winter Variations

Dry & Cold!
Plants will struggle to stay hydrated. Water at least every 3 or 4 weeks but give more frequent attention to any transplants from the year. Don't forget to show your xeric landscapes love as well. 

Plan on watering on Holidays as it is a great way to remember and space out watering appropriately. Use baking timers or halftimes as timers for your hoses outside. ​

During winters with these conditions, please focus on watering.
Cold & Wet, but minimal snow
Soil building and Hardscaping can make the best of a slushy spring. Add a layer of mulch to protect the plants and soil from losing natural moisture. ​

Have a Bucket of Gravel on standby to build traction when the slush freezes. We sell gravel by the bucket and in bulk!

These winters are an opportunity to discover what hardscaping projects may be necessary. Hang on to your Top Soil!
Snow! Snow! Snow!
When snowpack is so consistent that you cannot see or get to plants underneath you may forego winter watering.

Avoid placing Gravel in locations that will require frequent shoveling as that can add extra weight. 

During these conditions, soak it up! Lay down seeds, mulch, and soil amendments before heavy snows and let the snow do all the work!

Spring

~ March 20th - June 20th
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Winter begins on the spring equinox (approx. 3/20) and ends on the summer solstice (approx. 6/20). This is when plants are waking up, blooming, and preparing their fruit. 

Watch out for tricky weather as the average final frost date in Durango is in LATE May (~ 27th) with potential for frosts into June in the surrounding areas. 

Durango Nursery & Supply is CLOSED on the following Holidays!

Independence Day
​July 4th, 2024

Labor Day 
September 2nd, 2024
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