Even the most experienced garden-lovers have questions from time-to-time. And folks new to Colorado have a learning curve to understand the impact of altitude, intense sun and widely fluctuating temperatures that are common in our environment.

Drought conditions of the recent past have renewed interest in Xeriscaping that is both colorful and water-wise.  Turf areas are reduced and make way for better biodiversity in perennials and ornamentals carefully planned within water-wise irrigation zones.

Click on the links below for helpful tips.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Caring for your Landscape

Maintaining Your Irrigation System

 

Timberline recommends the following  leading garden/landscape resources:

ALCC: Association of Landscape Contractors of Colorado

ASLA: American Society of Landscape Architects

CNGA:  Colorado Nursery & Greenhouse Association

Colorado Springs Housing & Building Association

Colorado Springs Utilities / Demonstration Gardens

Colorado State University Extension Master Gardeners

Denver Botanic Gardens

PLANET: Professional Landcare Network

Sunset Magazine

Garden Design Magazine

Smith & Hawken(Garden & Outdoor Furniture)

Hunter

Rainbird

 

CSU Extension Home Gardening FACT SHEETS

(for information on insects, disease, etc. follow the link below)

CSU Extension