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Deb Courtner

Above, red-twig dogwood surrounds a birdhouse in Quink Arlt's Aurora yard, which is full of low-water turf substitutes and three-season bloom.

Adapted to Aurora: Colorado garden maximizes water-wise substitutes

April 23, 2016 at 6:39 a.m.

Adapted to Aurora: Colorado garden maximizes water-wise substitutes

Dichelostemma "Pink Diamond" might be listed by your favorite bulb source as a brodiaea. Its lipstick-pink flowers light up a spring bulb bed.

Time warp: Buy bulbs now to make next year’s garden gorgeous

April 27, 2016 at 12:14 a.m.

Time warp: Buy bulbs now to make next year's garden gorgeous

Old standbys: Penstemons are notorious draws for pollinators of many types, including sphinx moths.

New plants to lure butterflies to your garden

April 27, 2016 at 4:27 a.m.

New plants to lure butterflies to your garden

"Windwalker" garnet penstemon, just one example of the species that can be a nonaggressive self-seeder.

Self-seeders can help you cover ground fast in Colorado garden

April 27, 2016 at 1:46 a.m.

Self-seeders can help you cover ground fast in Colorado garden

Tomatoes flourish under a partial covering with a hoop frame in Larry Stebbins backyard garden. The plastic sheeting doubles as hail protection, while the acrylic end panels shield the tender plants from wind.

“No-strain” garden method yields more veggies for less sweat

April 27, 2016 at 9:42 a.m.

"No-strain" garden method yields more veggies for less sweat

If you don't want to weed or fight awful soil, contain your vegetables.

Contain your garden enthusiasm: Veggie container secrets

April 27, 2016 at 8:25 a.m.

Contain your garden enthusiasm: Veggie container secrets

Brian Polk picked weeds and tomatoes Tuesday night, July 10, 2012 in his backyard garden. Polk says he has been able to bring bags of lettuce in to work to share with friends already this year. Right now the potatoes, onions, tomatoes, strawberries, and onions are flourishing. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post

Weed control without tears: 4 ways to ruin their garden party

April 29, 2016 at 7:11 p.m.

Weed control without tears: 4 ways to ruin their garden party

Obet Banuelos waters tomatoe plants at the Troy Chavez Memorial Peace Garden, launched in the '90s to memorialize children killed in Denver by gun violence.

Denver garden remembers — and transcends — violent ’90s summers

April 29, 2016 at 6:55 p.m.

Denver garden remembers — and transcends — violent '90s summers

At left, a bumble bee exits after a wallow in a morning glory's yellow center.

Heavenly Denver morning-glory garden has fan club all its own

April 29, 2016 at 12:18 p.m.

Heavenly Denver morning-glory garden has fan club all its own

"Sutherland" peashrub has a multi-stem form that works well in a hedge.

Choose tough trees for tough spots in West’s landscapes

April 29, 2016 at 12:21 p.m.

Choose tough trees for tough spots in West's landscapes