Colorado gardening can feel like a challenge. Between sudden frosts, thin soils, and intense sunshine, it’s easy to wonder if you’ll ever have a yard that looks vibrant past June. But here’s the good news: there are perennials built for this place — tough, resilient flowers that will reward you with blooms from spring thaw until the first frost. Even better? These plants don’t just bring color. They create a pollinator-friendly ecosystem where bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds thrive...

Red Creeping Thyme ( Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' ) Colorado’s increasing wildfire risk—especially across foothill and mountain communities—makes fire-resistant landscaping more important than ever. Luckily, native and adaptive plants can help create beautiful, low-maintenance landscapes that support biodiversity and reduce fire danger. These 15 firewise plants thrive in Colorado’s dry, high-altitude climate and are a great foundation for defensible, sustainable landscapes. Fire-Resistant...

If you’re a Coloradan, you’ve likely been asking, “Where is the snow in Denver?” As of December 30, 2024, Denver has received just 23.3...