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DesignPlants for Birds in the Mountain West
As William Cullina mentions in his article on plants for birds, the sad reality is songbirds are disappearing: “Habitat loss, pesticides, and the accompanying decline of insect populations have contributed…
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DesignPerennials for Intense Heat and Sun in the Mountain West
As we head into the dead heat of summer, parts of the garden can begin looking a little tired. Fortunately, there are several perennials that thrive in the heat and…
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DesignPenstemons Native to the Mountain West
I recently had the pleasure of taking a road trip across central and southern Colorado and Utah, exploring many of the natural wonders found in those two states. It was…
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How-ToThe Pros and Cons of Different Irrigation Systems for the Mountain West
I had my first experience with an irrigation system when I moved to the Mountain West. That was over two decades ago, but who’s counting? I froze my backflow preventer…
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ArticleLawn Alternatives for the Mountain West
If you’ve looked at current drought maps for the Mountain West, you’ve seen a sea of red, orange, and yellow indicating abnormally dry to severe drought conditions across the region.…
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DesignDesigning a Native Mixed Border in the Mountain West
Adding native plants in the landscape is a design trend that continues to increase in popularity. For those of us in the Mountain West, this primarily means choosing natives that…
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DesignLow-Growing, Evergreen Shrubs for Dry Shade in the Mountain West
One of the most challenging areas to landscape is dry shade. Whether under the canopy of trees or the north side of your home, the number of plants that will…
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Kitchen GardeningInside Vertical Harvest Farms in Jackson, Wyoming
Last summer, my husband and I decided to escape to the mountains, and we took a road trip to Jackson, Wyoming. After arriving at our hotel room, my husband immediately…
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DesignFirewise Plants for the Mountain West
Those of us who live in the Mountain West know that our forests are filled with large stands of conifers such as Douglas firs (Pseudotsuga menzisii, Zones 4–6), ponderosa pines…
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How-ToFirewise Landscaping in the Mountain West
In 2020, wildfires raged across the west, with Colorado having three of the largest wildfires on state record. Just west of where I live in Fort Collins, the largest of…
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