Gardens And Verses: February Tips
“Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle . . . a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl.” — Barbara Winkler
• Colorado trees need water in winter. In any month without at least an inch of precipitation, water trees 10 gallons for every 2 inches of diameter, or 20 minutes with a slow soak. Water only if temperatures are above freezing.
• If you haven’t already, plan your garden and order seeds and plants.
• Decorate indoors with houseplants.
• Reorganize your garden shed or garage.
• Keep trees mulched with wood chips, or if you can’t find them, small bark mulch. (Try getchipdrop.com for free arborist wood chips.)
• Replace mulch around any plant crowns that have been exposed by frost heaves.
• Late in the month, start indoor rosemary, celery, and oregano.
This year’s Park Hill Garden Walk is set for June 9. To volunteer or suggest local gardens or artists that could be featured, please contact Patty Mead at prmead416@gmail.com or Carla Finch at carla.j.finch@gmail.com.