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Marcia Tatroe

Cutting back aster-family plants that have gotten too big from spring rains generally results in a repeat show.

Marcia Tatroe: After spring’s big push in the garden comes a respite

April 24, 2016 at 3:17 a.m.

Marcia Tatroe: After spring's big push in the garden comes a respite

Armenian poppy, papaver triniifolium, has sherbet-orange flowers.

Poppies stand up to weather challenges

April 23, 2016 at 12:38 a.m.

Poppies stand up to weather challenges

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Marcia Tatroe: Populating a patio with abundant container garden

April 24, 2016 at 7:42 a.m.

Marcia Tatroe: Populating a patio with abundant container garden

Blue and yellow pots accent an antique Denver Post news box serving as a plant stand.

Marcia Tatroe: Take garden to new heights with DIY plant stands

April 23, 2016 at 6:49 a.m.

Marcia Tatroe: Take garden to new heights with DIY plant stands

The blooms of a desert peach decorate its branches in a spring less fraught with damage.

Tatroe: Colorado gardeners still discoverying last winter’s landsape damage

April 22, 2016 at 8:02 p.m.

Tatroe: Colorado gardeners still discoverying last winter's landsape damage

A branch sits on top of a truck on May 10, 2015 on South Josephine Street in Denver after overnight snow caused it to break off the tree.

May 10 snows left Colorado abuzz with sound of chain saws

April 24, 2016 at 9:48 a.m.

May 10 snows left Colorado abuzz with sound of chain saws

A mini succulent garden nestled into a piece of driftwood shows just how intricate and attractive they can be.

Marcia Tatroe: Mixed succulent containers are easy to build yourself

April 24, 2016 at 5:52 a.m.

Marcia Tatroe: Mixed succulent containers are easy to build yourself

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Yes, purge that myrtle spurge, but not its native relations

May 7, 2015 at 10:16 a.m.

Yes, purge that myrtle spurge, but not its native relations

Mountain ninebark grows in Castlewood Canyon Park, so it was a natural for a garden where native varieties flourish.

Marcia Tatroe: If you want birds, you’ve got to tolerate insects

April 25, 2016 at 6:16 a.m.

Marcia Tatroe: If you want birds, you've got to tolerate insects

Moss phlox stretches across red flagstones for a lawn that's not grass.

Marcia Tatroe: Lawn alternatives can be easy care, water wise

April 25, 2016 at 4:17 a.m.

Marcia Tatroe: Lawn alternatives can be easy care, water wise