Tag: rock garden
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The Easter Daisy, aka Townsend’s Daisy
I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say we eagerly anticipate the first perennials to bloom in the garden each spring. Finding these early blooming flowers is not only an exciting adventure but also a long awaited reward as we look forward to seeing them bloom again the following year. However, since most of…
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Introduction and A Dedication to Cancer
Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Ryan for all of you that do not know. On Instagram I go by “rhart303“. This is for my name and actual love of the Denver area. rhart303 is broke down as this, “rhart” for Ryan Harter my full name. The 303 is for the area code. ‘rhart303’…
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Embrace Xeriscaping in Colorado: A Sustainable Landscape Choice
Colorado’s breathtaking landscapes have captivated residents and visitors alike for generations. However, the state’s semi-arid climate can pose a significant challenge when it comes to maintaining lush, green lawns and water-hungry gardens. Lets explore why you should consider xeriscaping in Colorado and how it can benefit both your property and the environment. One of the…
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10 Reasons to Plant a Xeric Garden
Having a lush green lawn is becoming a thing of the past in the western part of the United States. Not only is it not environmentally practical, its time consuming, resource intensive, boring, very expensive, and sometimes a real pain in the rear. Here I will list out my top 10 reasons why going xeric…
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The Granita Ice Plant Series
As you probably already know, I have a LOVE for Ice Plants! They were one of the first plants I fell in love with when I started my renewed adult passion for gardening. When I first saw them blooming in early June, I was just shocked at how full the blooms were. The only thing…
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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Plants!
One of my favorite waterwise plants in the garden! Cold hardy Ice Plants (Delosperma) are one of the most versatile plants that I love to use in my USDA zone 5b garden. Not only do they put on an extraordinary show, they are one of the best “weed fabrics” aka groundcovers out there! They only…