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Marcia Tatroe

A cedar split-rail fence conceals a less-attractive 3-foot chain-link fence that is used to keep rabbits out of the backyard and dogs in.

Time to fence out lop-eared invaders

May 7, 2016 at 9:55 p.m.

Time to fence out lop-eared invaders

Instead of battling weeds in this flower bed, the area received a complete makeover. While garden renovation is tough work, it allows plants to thrive after getting rid of all the weeds and problem areas. The garden bed in the foreground, at right, was weeded and spruced up.

Bringing order back to a plot that's gone astray

May 7, 2016 at 9:07 p.m.

Bringing order back to a plot that's gone astray

Yellow ranunculus, English primroses and grape hyacinths can be hardy if treated properly during spring cold spells.

A potful of spring blossoms

May 8, 2016 at 12:15 a.m.

A potful of spring blossoms

Randy TatroeSpecial to The Denver Post Crocuses were patient and waited until the snow had receded before finally popping in February.

Take a tip from the crocuses

May 7, 2016 at 9:43 p.m.

Take a tip from the crocuses

Sub-shrub thyme didnt make it past the deadly heat earlier thisseason.

A battle plan to survive August-like scorchers

May 8, 2016 at 3:46 a.m.

A battle plan to survive August-like scorchers

Read ’em and reap

May 8, 2016 at 6:26 a.m.

Read 'em and reap

Mentha longifolia can take over if not monitored carefully.

Mint family has tendency to wander

May 8, 2016 at 6:27 a.m.

Mint family has tendency to wander

Installation artist Rebecca DiDomenicos landscape is anchored by a bluewalledsecret garden decorated with tumbled abalone shells.

Boulder tour of artscapes

May 8, 2016 at 6:35 a.m.

Boulder tour of artscapes

A chartreuse Cornus alba Aurea catches the eye at the OByrnegarden in Eugene, Ore.

Shrubs set stage for blooming stars

May 8, 2016 at 4:23 a.m.

Shrubs set stage for blooming stars

Sweet woodruff also does well in shade.

There’s a plant just for that shady area

May 8, 2016 at 6:03 a.m.

There's a plant just for that shady area