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 […]
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 […]
Growing your own cut-flower garden can be very rewarding. It can also save you some cash, since you won’t need to stop by the florist, or impulse-buy a bouquet from Trader Joes whenever you want fresh flowers in the house. If you are thinking about growing a flower garden for the fresh-cut blooms, we have […]
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 […]
In gardening, as in all worthy endeavors, the best things come to those who wait. Planting perennials in August can provide fall color, winter interest, and will give your plants a head-start for beautiful and healthy plants next spring and summer. Warm soil temperatures, cooler temperatures and less intense sunlight in the autumn will allow […]
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 […]
Our area of Colorado has a unique environment of low humidity, fluctuating temperatures and poor soil characteristics that can make gardening a challenge. Choosing the right plants that thrive in Colorado is key to successful gardening. That’s where we come in, to help you navigate the wide world of perennial plants. We’ve put together the […]
In Colorado the new year arrives in the cold and gardeners are indoors, tending their houseplants and thinking of the outdoor growing season ahead. Here at City Floral we are follow the announcements of new plants and garden trends too. Here are six hot topics in gardening. Container vegetables and fruits Photo credit: Whisky Barrel […]
Let’s Hear It for Hardy Hydrangeas! Enhance Your Denver Garden with Beauty and Graceful Color Big, colorful, clustered blooms are what make the hydrangea plant so special! With more than 70 varieties, you might be uncertain about which hydrangea shrub is best suited for your Denver garden. City Floral Garden Center is home to the […]
The first frost warning has come and gone. The busy gardening season in winding down and it is time to think about what needs to be done in the garden before snow arrives. In the vegetable garden bring in the last of the tender crops and pull the spent plants. Mulch the cold hardy winter […]