How Does Your Garden Grow

Spring is here. We've got the tips and tricks on where to buy seeds and seedlings, plus key guidelines for gardening success in the Centennial State.

Tagawa Gardens

SPECIALTY

As a community of plant enthusiasts, we are passionate about learning. Each year, we grow with our gardens. Our educational programs are designed to help you succeed in your Colorado landscape and to encourage you to try new things!

Spring

Never work your garden soil when it’s wet! If you feel like getting a head start on prepping your beds even if they’re wet, as my brother used to say, “Just sit down ’til the feeling goes away.” Colorado’s clay soils will easily (and it seems almost permanently!) turn into adobe clods when they’re tilled, dug up, or even walked on if they’re wet. Once all the air in the soil has been pressed out, it can take years to make that soil root friendly again.

The Sprucery

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A full-service nursery. There are over 20 acres for you to explore, a 200-foot waterfall, landscapes, and a plant selection you won’t find elsewhere.

SPRING

Newly planted trees generally need about 10 gallons of water for each caliper inch of the tree. This means that a 2” diameter tree needs approximately 20 gallons of water per watering! Water should be applied slowly, allowing the water to soak into the soil to a depth of 12 inches or more. We recommend that you apply water to all your newly planted trees once per week if there is no snowpack on the ground and the temperature is above 40o Fahrenheit. If it is very cold for one whole week, skip that week and water twice the following week!

Pine Lane Nursery

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The nursery is locally famous for growing unique and colorful annual hanging baskets and patio pots every spring, ready every year just in time for Mother’s Day.

Summer Tip

We all know that Colorado is extremely hot and dry during the summer months. Making for the question of “can I plant trees in the summer months?” The answer is yes! Tree roots actually grow faster during the summer, and with just a little extra TLC the summer is a great time to plant.

Tree Source

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Interconnectivity of expert growing, specialized purchasing, and intricate logistics with over 350 acres of growing grounds in Idaho and Oregon, supplying over 100,000 trees, 200,000 shrubs and 200,000 perennials a year.

Spring Tip

Check your trees for signs of winter damage, such as:

• Split or cracked bark (freezing temperatures can make trees brittle and can crack bark).

• Broken or hanging branches.

• Signs of road salt damage, such as “burned” evergreen leaves.

• Evidence of rodent damage, including torn and chewed bark and roots.

Arbor Valley Nursery

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Over 40 years of experience. Arbor Valley is changing the future of the landscaping industry by helping our customers do their jobs more quickly, easily, and profitably.

Spring Tip

Choosing the right plants is essential for creating a beautiful and functional outdoor space. The plants you choose for your garden will not only add visual interest, but also play a role in creating a healthy ecosystem. They can provide shade, attract pollinators, and improve air quality. Three factors to consider include climate, sun exposure, and soil type.

Plum Creek Garden

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Started as a way to fill a community demand desiring access to locally grown, highquality flowers and plants, these "seasonal garden markets" provide communities access to the highest quality perennials, annuals and vegetables.

Spring Tip

The common belief that Colorado’s outdoor planting season begins on Mother’s Day is a bit out of step with current weather patterns. Fall is going later and spring is starting later. To be on the safe side and prevent tender plants from frost, wait to plant warm-weatherloving plants until later in May.

In the interest of providing the 50 best dining options in Douglas County, we must be able to personally recommend each listing. The guide is subject to change. If you have a suggestion for inclusion on the list, email us at contribute@tuellers.com.

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Based on a typical dinner for one person, excluding drinks, tax or tip.

$ ............................. Under $15 $$ ............................... $15-$25

$$$ ......................... Over $25

(EC) Editors Choice

(N) New

Asian fusion CHERRY VILLAGE

ASIAN GRILL

Offering a Chinese and Vietnamese-centric menu in a relaxed atmosphere.

17001 Lincoln Ave, #A, Parker 303-840-7338 $$

DANCING NOODLE

A small, family owned, dinein and take-out restaurant that serves authentic homestyle Thai food.

10841 S. Crossroads Dr., Suite 10, Parker 303-805-3880 $$

Indochine

A local go-to for quality home-style cuisine. This Parker fixture is known for a fresh, creative menu.

19751 E Mainstreet, Parker 720-851-8559 $$

JOHN HOLLY’S

Chinese and Thai dishes that are nothing less than the culinary equivalent of an exotic adventure.

9232 Park Meadows Dr, Lone Tree 303-768-9088 $$