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Gardening Tips & Downloadable Resources
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Over the years, gardeners have come to us with many different kinds of questions. What grows here? When does a particular plant bloom? What do I do about this spot in my lawn? What type of houseplant will grow in low light?
We’ve compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions in printable PDF links listed below. Hard copies of these brochures are also available in our garden center.
The information given is a combination of what we’ve learned from 40+ years in the green industry, time spent in our own gardens, valuable customer input and research from the Colorado State University Extension Service. The local Colorado State Extension of El Paso County (Help Desk Mid-April to October 719.520.7694), offers classes and information to help home gardeners and is a wonderful resource for gardeners in the Pikes Peak Region.
Soil Calculator
How many bags of soil does it take to fill up that raised bed? How many bags of compost should you buy to top dress your garden area at a depth of 2"? Use our soil calculator (Phelan's provides bagged soils only).
Hardy Plants & Care
- Pruning Tips from 2023 Class
- Drought Tolerant Plants
- Perennials Listed by Bloom Time
- Ornamental Grasses
- Vines (Hardy Types)
- Rose Care for Our Area
- Hardy Plants That Add Interest With Foliage
- Fall Color & Winter Landscapes
- Phelan’s Tree and Shrub Planting Guidelines
- Phelan's After Care for Trees & Shrubs
Food Crops
Houseplants and Indoor Gardening
- Houseplants as Natural Air Filters
- Houseplants & Pets
- Fungus Gnats & Other Houseplant Pests
- Indoor Cactus and Succulent Care
- Indoor Citrus
- Reptile Friendly Houseplants
- Herbs...Indoor Herb Gardens
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Holiday Plant Guide (Christmas Cactus,
Poinsettia Amaryllis and Paperwhites)
Water Gardening
Native Plants
Visit the CO Native Plant Society site for more extensive information about natives for our area. We offer native woody plants, perennials, and seeds.
Special Interest
- High Altitude Plants
- Shade: Annuals, Perennials, and Shrubs for Shade
- Moist Areas: Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials
Critters
- Deer: Plants that Deer Tend to Avoid
- Rabbit Resistant Plants
- Backyard Chickens
- Birds: Attracting & Bird Friendly Plant Selections
- Butterfly Gardening
- Bee Friendly Gardens
Misc
- Annuals...Designing Container Gardens
- Annuals...Plant Listing By Height
- The Well Designed Landscape
- Growing Hops & Making Beer (class notes)