Pollinators

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You had questions about growing native Colorado plants in your yard. We found answers, with help from the CSU Extension

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The In the NoCo podcast recently talked about why many homeowners are landscaping with native plants 鈥� and put out a call for YOUR questions about growing native plants in your yard. Today, our friends at the CSU Extension answer your questions 鈥� ranging from which seeds to buy, to how to restore native prairie vegetation.

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Native plants save water and can look great in your yard. Here鈥檚 your spring planting primer

In The NoCo

Spring is near. And we have some tips on what to plant this year if you want to grow more native species in your yard. The experts at the CSU Extension recommend native flowers and grasses that do great in Colorado鈥檚 arid climate and look spectacular in your yard.

Dandelions growing on a lawn in the Midwest.

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To mow or not to mow? What science says about early season lawn care

In The NoCo

You may have heard of a recent trend in yard care: No-Mow May. The idea is to support pollinators like bees and butterflies by letting dandelions and clover grow through the month. But is it a good idea for our region? We get answers from a plant expert at CSU, today on In The NoCo.