Gardening Guides
This is the most important guide we have. Please look at it before planting. There is also useful information about watering and soil amendments. read more
Sticky Aspen: The sticky and shiny residue is honeydew, which is probably created by aphids. You can check for these little insects by…read more
Yellowing can be a sign of several different problems. One of the most common is iron deficiency. Iron chlorosis is identifiable by the…read more
It really depends on the type of shrub you are needing to prune and if and when it flowers. Pruning flowering shrubs at the wrong time can…read more
During WINTER, it is important to provide water to trees and shrubs about once a month. Water when we get a ‘warm’ spell each month. Do not…read more
Even though April may seem warm we always hesitate to say you are ok to plant everything in April. We likely will get freezes and this can…read more
We recommend wrapping all newly planted trees for at least the first 3-4 cold seasons. We would recommend doing this by the first of…read more
You should fertilize your lawn the first part of April. Our recommendation: Use Jirdon’s Crabgrass Control and Fertilizer if crabgrass has…read more
Good organics in the soil is critical in the health of your new plant. We recommend using either peat moss or gard n’ prep when planting. It…read more
We recommend using Jirdon’s Tree and Shrub fertilizer. It is formulated specifically for trees and shrubs in the Rocky Mountain region. You…read more
