1. What types of cactus will survive outdoors in Colorado? Published: October 09, 2008
2. What are some common vines which grow well in Colorado? not rated Published: October 01, 2008
3. What are some recommendations to newcomers who are starting gardens in Colorado? not rated Published: October 01, 2008
4. I had my yard soil analyzed for planting St. Augustine grass, but have decided to add mondo grass accents. What amendments do I add to the soil in the area where the mondo grass will be planted? Will they be different from the turf recommendations? not rated Published: May 16, 2008
5. I live in Colorado. Could the roots or pressure from a five-year-old Emerald Queen maple eventually cause trouble if they are directly above natural gas pipes leading into the house? not rated Published: May 15, 2008
6. I would like to plant ground cover in a shady area to eliminate the need to weed; some of this will be planted around existing hostas and hydrangeas. In another garden (full sun, circular, has some day lilies, peonies, and phlox), I need to plant either annuals or perennials. Here, I'm looking for something rather high in the middle to balance the peonies and phlox and that has lots of color. Any general suggestions? not rated Published: May 15, 2008
7. We want to mulch beneath our maple to avoid mowing the rising roots. We heard of a method of laying down newspapers before applying the mulch. How much newspaper is needed? Published: May 14, 2008
8. I want to put a garden on the north side of my home. There is sun in the morning till about 10 a.m. then again about 4 p.m. Should I plan on a strictly shade garden or plan for partial sun to shade? not rated Published: May 14, 2008
9. What trees can be planted right next to a house without causing damage to the foundation? Are cedars OK? not rated Published: May 14, 2008
10. What is the proper way to prepare to soil an area for a bog garden? not rated Published: May 14, 2008
11. We live in Minnesota and have about two to three acres that are part of our landscape. We would like to plant some sort of ground cover that doesn't need mowing but is still attractive. The area gets full sun and has a slight slope. not rated Published: April 22, 2008
12. What is the growing season in the Denver, Colorado, area? not rated Published: April 22, 2008
13. How much soil do I need to add under my tree to plant ground covers? not rated Published: March 07, 2008
14. What is the best way to secure landscape timbers when building raised beds? The timbers are 3 1/2 inches thick. not rated Published: March 02, 2008
15. I currently have a hops vine that grows on an arch on the north side of my Minnesota home. I would like to replace it with a new vine because the hops are too aggressive. I would love a flowering vine, but anything attractive will do the job. not rated Published: February 20, 2008

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