I spent the night camping near Molas Pass. The clouds were amazing. It was golden hour and the sun on the Grenadiers was stunning. There was a curious unformed blob shape of a rainbow. The whole scene was breathtaking. It led me to pondering how...
You will be happy to know that gardening in keeping with ecological tenants produces a low-maintenance landscape. Knowing when to apply a lighter hand and let nature dictate how your garden beds evolve produces less labor on your part, and less need for external resources...
Earth Day being just around the corner, and being a day close to the hearts of all of us who work for Columbine, I've been reflecting on what we do to contribute to making the earth healthier. Currently having 3 of our staff engaged in the...
Deer love to roam and snack as they go. Cruising along from forest to rural gardens to the urban landscapes, you’ll find deer investigating what’s next on their buffet of options. Being creative gardeners, we have tried all manner of deterrents, from using human hair, dogs...
Acquire plants from local sources. The local nursery is the best source of plant material for several reasons. Local nurseries will generally not offer plants that would fail in the areas they serve. Knowledgeable staff is readily available to discuss specifics of your site to further...
Hello Columbine Landscapes Community! We’re happy you’re here! This is the second installment of a 2 part series. The first part was released in November, entitled Pollinator-Friendly Lawns. Click here to catch up. Evidenced by the titles the two installments have different foci. I’m thrilled to share...
Fall is right around the corner and is my favorite time for planting. The cooler temps help avoid transplant shock and the roots can really focus on getting established as the plants draw down their energy to prepare for dormancy. Perennial plants - ones that come...
Good question. And great time to ask, given how dry it’s been this year. If you’ve heard different things and are confused, you aren’t the only one. ...
It’s such a joy to see the fresh new growth emerging from your perennial beds at this time of year; it looks fresher when all of last year’s brown dead foliage has been removed so the flowers can readily burst forth. Ornamental grasses decorate the...
Greetings! Goodness what a summer! What with all that moisture through June, when we don't normally have it, and that nary a trace of monsoon rains when we are used to getting them in July and August. And my, were those last 2 months HOT!...
Check out our work at the Durango Outdoor Exchange on North Main We're proud to announce a rainwater harvesting landscape you can check out in person! Our latest landscape installation is at the new location of Durango Outdoor Exchange at 3677 Main Ave (the old...
We've been blessed with so much moisture this year so far; what are your plans to make the best use of it? Such a nice question to have the opportunity to ask! Gratefully the weather has done a 180 since I was crafting this newsletter...
