Now is the time to plant, trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals. The nurseries are fully stocked, the temperatures are perfect, let’s get out and plant.
Periods of drought are common on Colorado's Front Range. This area is naturally a semi-arid, shortgrass prairie that would have few trees without irrigation.
With dry winds and intense sun, the soil dries out very quickly. All of your plants (including the lawn) will benefit from a slow soaking, about once a month.
Make sure you wrap your trees. All deciduous trees should be wrapped from the soil surface to the first branch each fall (approximately November 1).
Your garden is either looking it’s best or it could very well look it's worst this time of the year.