It's Time for Planning Your Spring Garden!
Spring has been gradually approaching and that means it's time to plan! Check out this blog post on some tips and tricks for your spring garden.
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Wake Up Your Yard!
Spring showers and warmer temperatures are just around the corner, which means it is time to gear up and get your outdoor areas ready for anything. Lawn and garden care is all about timing, so here are some common tips and tricks to keep your lawn and garden looking great.
The Low-Down on Spring Bulbs
While some are reluctant to plant spring bulbs because it may be uncharted territory, they provide us with an excellent way to add to our pallet in Colorado. Check out how to have blooms throughout the summer and fall!
How to Care for Your Christmas Tree
You and the family have bundled up and ventured out to pick out your fresh-cut Christmas tree for the holiday season. Now is the time for bringing it home and keeping it alive through the whole season. Here is a list of steps on how to care for and expand the life of your tree.
Poinsettia Care
Poinsettias - they’re the most iconic plant of the season and sometimes the most finicky to care for. December 12th marks National Poinsettia Day, so we’re here to give the holiday how-to on all things poinsettia!
Why Buy a Real Christmas Tree?
Not only are you supporting a local business when purchasing your live Christmas tree from Fossil Creek Nursery, but there are many benefits to buying a real Christmas tree.
The Japanese Beetle
Is something eating your roses? Or maybe your grapes? Or your apple trees? Is your grass yellowing? Chances are, it's a Japanese Beetle. Read on to find out how to treat and prevent these pests!
Oh, Hail No!
Living in northern Colorado, you’re no stranger to hailstorms. These storms tend to pop up fast and furious and may leave damage behind. Read on how we recommend helping your plants weather the weather!
How to Handle the Summer Sun
In the Front Range of Colorado, we experience intense heat, sunlight, and dryness. Since that summer sun is inevitable, we've collected some tips to help keep the damage to a minimum!
Uh Oh! Here Comes the Snow!
We have snow coming this weekend! Read up on how to prepare and keep your plants alive!
It's Heating Up Out Here!
We are starting to get those warmer days! With the heat comes some extra care to ensure that your plants stay happy and healthy! Take a read to see some tips and tricks from Fossil Creek Nursery!
Spring is Springing
Everything around the nursery is buzzing right now as we bring the nursery to life for spring! While we wait for those warmer days, here are some things you can do in your garden!
No Daylight? No Problem. Flourish in the Fluorescent!
If winter cabin fever has struck and you find yourself daydreaming of gardening outdoors in the warm spring sunlight, wait no longer. While we can’t bottle up the sun and swap its light out for those darn fluorescent tubes, we can dish out some indoor thriving plants that will help brighten up your day.
Houseplants for Fresher Air
Many common houseplants do a fine job of removing pollutants from the air around you. Formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, carbon monoxide -- all of these and more are more common in our homes than you might think.
Winter Tasks for Your Garden
The cooler days are here! Though it doesn't seem like it, there is still plenty to do in the garden!
The Mighty Mulch
The colder days are coming, and that means it's time for winter care in your yard. Not only are your plants battling the cold, but they are also fighting against the dry weather. The best tool to have in your arsenal? Mulch!
Composting: Fall Leaves
Composting is not only eco-friendly, but it directly benefits you and your garden! Don't chuck your leaves, you're throwing away a great composting additive! An unattended pile of leaves may take two to three years to decompose on its own. So take a look at some tips for composting your fall leaves!
Winter Care of Plants
It's November! What do I need to be doing at this time of the year in my yard, garden, and landscape?
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We Are SO Thankful!
Thank you so much to our community for choosing us as their Neighborhood Favorite on Nextdoor! We couldn't be happier to serve such wonderful and kind communities and we can't wait to be your top nursery resource for many more years to come!
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Why You Need to Come Grab Your Own Sassafras Mat ASAP!
Want something that can be used year-round, but still be festive for the seasons? We've got the PERFECT solution for you. In our store, we are featuring the Sassafras Door Mat with endlessly interchangeable inserts for 70% off!!!
Herb Garden Tips and Tricks
Starting your own herb garden may seem like a big task, but with the help of these 5 easy tips and tricks, you will be able to grow your favorite fresh herbs right in your home. Since many of us have been spending a lot more time inside, this is the perfect opportunity to begin a new hobby like gardening.
Wildflowers in Colorado
Wildflowers are ideal for a more natural, less formal appearance. A planting of wildflowers will become a complex, interactive plant community, not just a collection of individual plants.