WHat is a Perennial?
This is a term that applies to any plant that can survive the lowest winter temperatures in your yard. Click here to learn about Zones and what plants may qualify as a perennial for your yard!
It is also used as a term for a "Bedding Plant" or for an "Outside" plant. It will overwinter in your yard and can thrive in a permanent home in the soil. These lower growing Forbes can provide flowers, groundcover, erosion control, and many more benefits to your yard.
It is also used as a term for a "Bedding Plant" or for an "Outside" plant. It will overwinter in your yard and can thrive in a permanent home in the soil. These lower growing Forbes can provide flowers, groundcover, erosion control, and many more benefits to your yard.
What Does full sun, partial sun, partial shade, and full shade imply?
Answer to question 1
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WATERWISE, XERIC, & NATIVE?
Waterwise is a term that generally applies to a landscape or plant that uses water wisely and is the mindset of many gardeners in the southwest. We all like to conserve water and save money while keeping a happy and healthy garden. It is important to remember that most plants in a waterwise garden require consistent water for approximately 2 years before being considered established plants.
Native is a term used for plants found in our natural environment. In La Plata County we are blessed with some of the best the Southwest has to offer! We are the High Desert, or Alpine Desert, full of naturally waterwise plants and species that make our hot summers spectacular. Some of our favorite native plants include Colorado Blue Spruce, Rocky Mountain Columbine, Aspens, Mountain Lupine, Blue Grama Grass, and so many more!
Xeric is a term used to describe a landscape that uses Waterwise and Native plants to create a sustainable environment. Check out our guide to Xeriscaping and how to install those principles into your yard.
Native is a term used for plants found in our natural environment. In La Plata County we are blessed with some of the best the Southwest has to offer! We are the High Desert, or Alpine Desert, full of naturally waterwise plants and species that make our hot summers spectacular. Some of our favorite native plants include Colorado Blue Spruce, Rocky Mountain Columbine, Aspens, Mountain Lupine, Blue Grama Grass, and so many more!
Xeric is a term used to describe a landscape that uses Waterwise and Native plants to create a sustainable environment. Check out our guide to Xeriscaping and how to install those principles into your yard.
How to Prepare for Planting
Start with evaluating the soil where you would like to plant. If the soil is compact, tough, and pale you may need to amend the soil before planting to ensure success. If the soil is dark, loose, moist, and full of worms you may be ready to go. We have soil testing kits available and everything you need to make your dirt hospitable.
It is important to build a large hole for each plant with loose soil in the base for fresh roots to wiggle through. The general recommendation is to dig a hole double the circumference of the container the plant is currently in.
If you have heavy clay soil (you can easily make a pot with a dirt clod, water does not drain or creates natural ponds, etc.) or tough baren soil, you will need to dig a hole 3x the size of the container, predominantly to loosen up the soil surrounding your planting. Remove 2/3s of the soil and add amendment to reach desired pH and consistency.
It is important to build a large hole for each plant with loose soil in the base for fresh roots to wiggle through. The general recommendation is to dig a hole double the circumference of the container the plant is currently in.
If you have heavy clay soil (you can easily make a pot with a dirt clod, water does not drain or creates natural ponds, etc.) or tough baren soil, you will need to dig a hole 3x the size of the container, predominantly to loosen up the soil surrounding your planting. Remove 2/3s of the soil and add amendment to reach desired pH and consistency.
How to Plant.
Full Sun Flowers
Ground Covers |
Shade Perennials
Grasses |
Succulents & Rock Garden
Xeric & Native |
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Not Sure What To Plant?
Purchase one of our Plant Guides! We have a Shrub and Tree guide or an Annual and Perennial Guide ($4.95). These magazines feature full-sized images of plants specifically for the Rocky Mountain region. *please note that the plants listed in these guides DO NOT suggest that we have them in stock or regularly carry them* |
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