Currant is a rounded, compact shrub with a nice green foliage. It makes a nice small hedge or informal shrub border. Reddish black berries appear in the summer attracting nearby wildlife. Ribes aureum is our native buffalo currant and has … Continue reading
Thyme

Thyme is a hardy perennial groundcover with tiny green to grayish leaves. It is a nice addition to rock gardens, planted between stepping stones, or as a lawn alternative. It’s many tiny flowers bloom June through August in shades of pink, lavender, and white. … Continue reading →
Grape Vines

Grape vines are not only a beautiful large-leafed vine, they also bear clusters of sweet fruit. They can be used for shade, screening, and decorative plantings. Scientific Name: Vitis labrusca cultivars The varieties most suitable for our cold Colorado climates are ‘Concord Seedless’, … Continue reading →
Strawberry

Strawberries are a low-growing groundcover with sweet, red fruit. Some cultivars produce fruit in during spring while other produce several times during the growing season. Scientific Name: Fragaria x ananassa cultivars Exposure: Full Sun Height: 2-6″ Spread: 6-10″ Water Usage: … Continue reading →
Peach Trees

Peach trees are known for their tasty fruit and lovely spring flowers. Many varieties are self-fruiting, not needing a pollinator. Flowers can be damaged by late frosts in the spring which will reduce fruit set. Scientific Name: Prunus persica cvs. … Continue reading →
Pear Tree

Pear trees are known for their glossy green foliage and delicious fruit. They require a second cultivar in order to be pollinated and produce fruit. Late frosts may damage the white flowers that appear on the branches in the spring. Scientific … Continue reading →
Cherry Trees

Cherry trees are outstanding ornamental trees with whitish-pink flowers that appear in the spring. There are many different varieties. Some are self-fertile and others need pollinators. The sweetness also varies with the variety. Scientific Name: Prunus spp. Exposure: Full Sun … Continue reading →
Apricot Trees

Apricot trees are known for their ornamental value, sweet fruit, and pinkish-white flowers. They prefer fertile, well drained soils, and protection from early frosts. Scientific Name: Prunus armeniaca Exposure: Full Sun Height: 20-25′ Spread: 20-25′ Water Usage: Low