Hellebores for Colorado
A robust, relatively new perennial to many Colorado gardens is the genus Helleborus (common name: hellebores). The leathery leaves, which are mainly evergreen, are...
The Foundation: CSU Funding Options are a High Priority
The CHREF Board of Directors met on March 9th to discuss business with new directors as well as funding for CSU initiatives beyond the...
Why You Should Pay Attention to Noxious Weeds
At his last count, State Weed Coordinator Steve Ryder of the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) set the number of regular old weeds found...
Creating Desirable Outdoor Living to Maximize Property Values
It’s no secret Coloradans love the outdoors. Outdoor living spaces are important for Colorado homes. While there is no one-size-fits-all answer to creating the...
‘Best Of’ Annuals From 2023 Season
On Aug. 8, 2023, over 250 Industry and Master Gardeners gathered at the Colorado State University (CSU) Annual Trial Gardens to judge close to...
Green Roof Weed Management: Pendulum 2G Pre-Emergent Herbicide Damages Green Roof...
Green roofs can provide many benefits to urban communities, including reduction of urban heat island effect, reduction in building cooling costs, improvement in air...
CSU RESEARCH: Update – Some Proven Herbaceous Perennials from CSU Trials
Tania Lemus, Undergraduate Horticulture Student,
Colorado State University
At Colorado State University, we continue to evaluate herbaceous perennial performance at our Perennial Demonstration Teaching, Research Outreach...
CDA Bugged by Japanese Beetle and Spotted Lanternfly This Summer
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) Seed and Nursery programs had a busy summer with some new developments. Not only do I want you to...
The True Value of a Tree
A common question from customers, both retail and landscape contractors, is “Why are trees so expensive?” On the surface, it is a difficult question...
Implementing Multiple Strategies to Battle Japanese Beetle
NEWS FROM THE CDA
By Laura Pottorff, CGG, Nursery & Plant Pest Quarantine Program Manager, Colorado Department of Agriculture
Quarantine pests and laws associated with their...



















