April is here! There are signs of spring popping up everywhere you look. Early bulbs have emerged, trees are showing new buds, and perennials are starting to push fresh new growth. While it’s still early to do all your major in-ground planting, there are plenty of things to plant and tasks to tackle before May. […]
Spring is here and you know what that means. The 2024 gardening season is about to be in full swing here in our Colorado climate! It’s time to finish planning your gardens so you’re ready to get planting. We’ve rounded up the top Garden Trends for 2024 so you can learn about the big things […]
It’s nearly spring and we hear you! You’re ready for warm weather and colorful landscapes. Those early spring blooms are a bright, wonderful sign of the new season to come. You’ve planted your spring-blooming bulbs, maintained your landscapes, done winter cleanup, and now you’re thinking more about selecting plants for your garden and you’re ready […]
Happy autumn! Time to Freshen up those window boxes, patio and porch pots for the fall season! You’ll find everything you need on our annuals patio for a gorgeous fall porch pot plus beautiful new outdoor pottery to compliment your autumn plants. Use the thriller, filler, spiller rule to create a show-stopping potted display for […]
Gardening in July is where the fun happens. Everything has been planted and is looking stunning (hopefully). Now’s the time to make sure your flowers stay blooming, your vegetables are ready for harvest, and your garden stays beautiful with a couple of helpful tips from City Floral. We’ve compiled a few important gardening to-do’s and […]
Gardening for Your Senses A sensory garden is different than most gardens in that it’s designed to engage all of our senses in one space. By incorporating different types of plants, and elements such as stone, wood, water, wind chimes, etc. a sensory garden becomes an immersive experience. They can be themed, divided into sections, or […]
August gardening can be different across the United States. In the north the annual and veggie gardens are winding down. Not here in Colorado, there is plenty of gardening time still available to us. We put together 4 gardening tips and to-do’s that you can do in August that will help keep your garden going […]
National Pollinator week is in full swing and the pollinators are all awake and out there buzzing around. Collecting nectar isn’t the only thing they do, they also carry the ever-essential pollen from flower to flower, helping them to pollinate and create more flowers! Which is why it’s important for us to support pollinators like […]
You’re starting to work on your garden but you feel like a newbie about container gardening. Look no further! If you’re an experienced gardener looking for a quick refresher, check in. Here is your concise guide to container gardening, courtesy of City Floral Garden Center! Maybe you don’t have a yard or you have limited […]
Who doesn’t love pansies? They’re friendly, colorful, beautiful, and (best of all) great for growing in the Colorado climate! If you’re looking for a flower to brighten up your garden, consider planting pansies. With myriad varieties to choose from, one may be more suited for your garden than another. Here’s what makes each of our […]
Have you ever looked down at your patio garden or backyard garden and thought something was missing? It’s probably a lack of texture in your garden. Often, new gardeners may fall in love with just one or two types of plants and exclusively add them to their new garden. This results in one big mass […]
Typical container design has three elements: Thriller, Filler, and Spiller. Thrillers are the focal element of your container gardening; Fillers add bulk around the base of your Thriller to fill in the ‘empty space’; and Spillers add a soft touch to the final container look by adding cascading plants around the pot edges. Today we’ll […]