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Plants That Attract Bees in Colorado

A pollinator bed isn't a wildflower gamble — it's six reliable plants with staggered bloom windows. These are the ones that work on the Front Range.

9 min read · Updated August 15, 2026

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Deck Staining in Colorado's High-Altitude SunUV at altitude is what kills Colorado decks — gray, checked boards are sun damage, not age. When to stain, what to use, and why prep is 80 percent of the job. In season Home Maintenance · 7 min Do Native Colorado Plants Need a Drip System?"Native" doesn't mean "plant and walk away." Here's the honest math on drip irrigation for water-wise Colorado beds — when it's essential, and when it's optional. In season Landscaping · 6 min Fall Aeration & Overseeding on the Front RangeCompacted clay and thinning turf are the two chronic Front Range lawn problems. One September project addresses both at once. Seasonal Advice · 6 min Mulch or Rock: Choosing Groundcover That LastsIt's not mulch versus rock — it's mulch where plants matter, rock where permanence matters. Here's how to split the yard. In season Landscaping · 7 min Native Grasses for Low-Water Colorado LawnsA native grass lawn runs on a fraction of bluegrass water — if you accept a different look and rhythm. Here are the three species that work and the tradeoffs in plain terms. In season Landscaping · 8 min Perennials for Season-Long Color in ColoradoContinuous color isn't about finding one magic plant — it's six reliable perennials with overlapping bloom windows and two well-timed haircuts. In season Landscaping · 8 min Spring Sprinkler Startup, Done RightSlamming the valve open in April is how spring repairs get expensive. The right startup is slow, methodical, and catches winter's damage while it's still cheap. Seasonal Advice · 6 min Sprinkler Winterization on the Front RangeWater left in buried lines becomes ice, and ice doesn't negotiate. What a proper blowout involves, when to schedule it, and the one component that freezes first. Seasonal Advice · 6 min Tall Fescue vs. Kentucky Bluegrass in ColoradoThe two dominant Front Range lawn grasses grow in completely different ways. Understanding bunch growth versus rhizome growth tells you which one fits your yard, your water budget, and your dog. In season Landscaping · 8 min Tree Care Basics for Front Range YardsMost Front Range tree problems trace back to the same few mistakes — mulch volcanoes, shallow watering, and dry winters nobody waters through. The fixes are simple and cheap. Landscaping · 8 min How to Water a Lawn After Aeration and OverseedingNew seed doesn't want more water — it wants constant light moisture. Here's the week-by-week schedule for a freshly aerated and overseeded Colorado lawn. Landscaping · 7 min When (and How) to Trim Trees in ColoradoGood pruning is mostly timing and one anatomical rule. Here's when to cut, where to cut, and an honest line between DIY, handyman work, and the jobs that need a climbing crew. Landscaping · 7 min Working With Colorado Clay SoilClay isn't bad soil — it's unmanaged soil. What actually improves it, what makes it worse (sand, we're looking at you), and when to amend versus adapt. In season Landscaping · 7 min Xeriscaping Basics for Colorado YardsXeriscape was invented in Denver and it doesn't mean zero plants. Here's the real framework — hydrozones, soil, and the right plants — and the mistakes that give it a bad name. In season Landscaping · 8 min Your House Is in Your HeadThat unfinished home to-do list may be taking up more mental space than you think. Research on unfinished goals, clutter, attention, cortisol, and well-being helps explain why getting things done can feel so good. In season Life at Home · 8 min Native Colorado Flowering ShrubsCompare flowering shrubs suited to Colorado conditions and choose plants based on mature size, sunlight, water use, bloom season, and landscape role. In season Landscaping · 12 min Winterizing Your Home in the FallPrepare your Colorado home for freezing temperatures with a prioritized fall checklist covering plumbing, irrigation, drainage, heating, air leaks, and exterior maintenance. Home Maintenance · 9 min

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