One of the reasons it’s so difficult to get things growing in shady areas is that those places are often relatively dry. Roots from trees can actually deplete the soil of available water, leaving other plants starving for it. Here in the mountains of Colorado at 8,000 feet, I have experimented with a few plants that create beautiful texture and color in... [Read more...]

While visiting my mom in Manitou Springs recently, I took a long hike through Garden of the Gods Park. It was a chilly day, in and out of gray, but there was no snow on the trails in the park and I was thrilled to get my feet back onto real soil with colors other than white all around! Most of you know I live in Aspen and recreate in Moab, Utah, as much as... [Read more...]

When you take a look out of your window what fills your view of your landscape? If all you see is a blanket of thick white snow it may be time to brighten your winter landscape. Sure a snow filled landscape is beautiful and bright in its own sense, but it lacks texture and color. If you would prefer to look out into a landscape full of texture and color that... [Read more...]

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