Understanding Your Insurance Policy
Insurance policies are written in a unique “language” that takes time and practice to fully understand. This means, in many cases, policies can be...
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR PESTS: Rampant Fire Blight in 2018
For the last 30 years every spring and summer, customers have been bringing their fire blight samples to Phelan Gardens and Earth Expressions Landscape...
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...
Legislative Preview
The First Regular Session of the 74th Colorado General Assembly convened on Jan. 9, 2023. The 2022 General Election didn’t change the make-up of...
Deciduous Trees for Winter Interest
Often when people think of trees in winter naturally the first image that comes to mind is that of evergreen conifers such as spruce,...
How to Read Financial Statements
Part 3 of 3 – Reviewing Financial Statements
After the Income Sheet (featured in the previous issue of NewsLeaf), we move to the reviewing Financial...
How to Read Financial Statements
Part 2 of 3 – The Income Statement
Moving on from the Balance Sheet (featured in the previous issue of NewsLeaf), go to the Income...
CSU RESEARCH: 2021-22 Cool Season Trials Top Picks for Off-Season Color
This was the fourteenth year that Colorado State University (CSU) has conducted Cool Season Trials at the Annual Flower Trial Garden. The overall goal...
Multi-Site Woody Plant Evaluation Update
By James E. Klett, Ph.D.
Professor & Landscape Horticultural Specialist
Colorado State University
The multi-site woody plant evaluation project continues to gather data on woody plant performance...
Shelf Pretty vs. Landscape Strong
Providing a sustainable product
It’s no secret that growing plants in Colorado is not an easy feat! Our soil, wind, and variable temperatures make this...


















