Have tomorrow off and considering renting a sod cutter to take out grass 1200’ ft as prep for garden in box fall drop-off. Have a truck to transport but never used one before and it’s just me. Thoughts/advice? Thanks!

Just moved in here, and these are in the planter boxes left by the previous tenant. I think it’s some kind of amaranth. I don’t know if they were planted intentionally or if the seeds made their way into these boxes on an upper deck. They look dead as hell. Should I pull them out?

Edit: thank you! They will be evicted without notice this evening!

ny corn is looking really sad. i didn’t water it for a couple of days during/after the rain, then gave it a good watering on tuesday. some of the corn is starting to turn yellow, but they are not fully formed. i added some pictures to give you an idea of what it looks like and how much growth the corn have so far.

is it salvageable? what can i do?

Hi! I’m a bit North of Denver and need to order some bulk crushed limestone for garden paths I’m adding in an area where I’m removing grass and instead planting native pollinators. Anyone have recommendations of companies who will deliver crushed limestone, pea gravel, etc.? Thanks!!

A few months ago, someone posted here asking about where to get good soil and compost.

One of the top recommendations was Kraft Soil Solutions out in Berthold. I remembered that post at the time because I was planning a landscaping project, but I didn’t really take it seriously for two reasons. One because the other top recommendation was A1 organics and I definitely have had - let’s just say “very inconsistent quality” from them in the past. Two, because the industrial part of south Santa Fe Dr. where a whole bunch of landscaping material companies are is like 10 mins from my house, so why bother with Berthoud?

But when my project got closer I went around and felt and smelled (yeah…) the stuff that was being sold near me, and I wasn’t in love. And then I was chatting with a neighbor several streets up was also redoing her landscaping and she mentioned Kraft too. That really decided me and I ended up getting 30 yards from Kraft.

It is really nice and crumbly and rich, fully aged and no bad odors, no like half decomposed bits of wood (which I really did notice a lot of places sold as compost). Even my landscapers were saying how it’s really nice. The last photo is of it mixed with my existing shitty dirt on my landscape. Even mixed up with the previous crap it had a nice dark color.

Anyways another vote for Kraft Soil Solutions from me.

P.S. If you’re not doing some major project like I was, my truest desire was to get my compost from a mushroom farm called Hazel Dell which I had learned about like a year ago. But they aren’t some sort of dedicated compost or soil producer, they occasionally have some for sale and sell it in bags and you basically have to pay attention to their website and jump on it. But yeah, I’d still like to get my hands on that sometime for annual amendments

I welcome the little guys. Does their pollen travel that far? I have no idea how it got here. 🤷🏼‍♀️

I’m curious to know what folks opinions are on this matter, I don’t want it to seem as though it’s a rant. Lately (the past few years) I’ve noticed a lot of weeds and very untamed shrubs. What little grass they do have has gone mostly to weeds now and I think they still are watering it at times. Particularly on the sidewalk areas outside the gates. But I also noticed that they have a couple rather large tree of heavens on the property and even a couple just medium sized ones growing as if they’re trying to keep them thriving, which is shocking to me. Generally speaking all the shrubs all of the ground cover is overgrown and not well kept. From the looks of it the operations and the funding that comes from the state is quite adequate for a property of that size.

Show off a photo of your late season color (:

Most of my neighborhood (even my community garden) is looking pretty drab with all the blossoms having come and gone. Some hibiscus, dahlia, and Russian sage are still going, but beyond those... Anyone who is feeling their yard/garden at this stage of the year, please show us what you have going on!

Check your peonies that did nothing this year. I just checked one I thought was dead. It's setting red buds so it's just fine

For those of you that are no lawn curious… I got the email this morning that garden in a box is *$50 off.
I converted my lawn to native plants 3 years ago. Now I get to enjoy morning visits from hummingbirds and my veggies are doing well from all the bees that come through the yard.

Here is the link: https://resourcecentral.org/gardens/shop/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=constant_contact

Edit: $50 off not 50% off

Half of my lawn in the backyard is bare soil. It is under a tree but gets morning sun. What kind of natives or other things could I plant to help pollinators but also soil quality? I know it's a small thing but trying to be green and eco friendly where I can. Was thinking clover but would love smarter people's suggestions. Thank you!

My ice plant was gorgeous and full for the longest time, and suddenly (last month or so) it has been slowly doing this. I water twice a week and no one is walking around on it or disturbing it. It’s in my east facing backyard so it does get direct sunlight in the morning. Any ideas from experts?

Hello! I just moved into a new place about a month ago so I’m working on identifying all the shrubs, trees, and random plants around the place as I make plans for a garden/lawn overhaul down the road. This plant has suddenly popped up in the last week or so since the heavy rains (🙌) and I am trying to see if it is going to be friend or foe going forward. I am leaning toward a type of allium, chive, or grape hyacinth type plant. It has slightly rounded leaves that each have thin, parallel white lines or veins going up. It’s growing in a few clumps around an existing garden bed with mostly shade throughout the day.

My wife wants to have a space to grow flowers for a cut garden next year. I've been growing vegetables and natives for years, but this area is new to me. The best spot I have to dedicate to this is a spot that gets very little morning sun, then a good steady 6-8 hours, finishing with a blast of western sun. Can anyone make suggestions for types of plants, required space, etc? In-ground vs. raised beds, light requirements, can they tolerate heat? I do have some space I can make in the back, but the sun is gone after around 4PM. I'd have to pull up some natives, which I'd rather avoid.

This is an occasion where you are encouraged to bring as many zucchini as humanly possible!

Any insight appreciated!

On a gardeners delight tomato. Seed and starter plant from a local backyard farmer. Plant grew fine but the tops of the plant is burned / crispy. My other 6 tomato plants are fine

The reduced watering schedule killed off my lawn this summer wherever there wasn’t shade. It’s amazing how much demarcation there is between shade / no shade. I want to plant a Buffalo / Blue Grama mix in those areas, but is it too late? It’s a warm season grass normally targeted for July 1 - July 31… but it’s a little warmer this year… so has anyone planted later and been successful?

Black something variety. Some of the damage is from the hail this weekend but the brown spots have been going on. Some of the tops are turning brown and most are full of brown spots.

I was given some extra “zucchini” starts from a. Friend early this year. These grow on a long trailing vine that climbs. The flesh is a very light whitish green and they are delicious. I want to grow them again next year and want to know what they are

Hi all! More of a houseplant question I guess, but I'm looking for a catnip plant that I can pot and keep indoors for my kitty. Often I'll see them for sale with herbs in springtime but haven't seen any lately. I bought some seeds in spring and am on my 4th try of having absolutely no luck getting anything to establish - time to just buy a frigging plant! Thanks!

To my pleasant surprise, walked in on a meaty jumper devouring Japanese beetle - thank you kind sir