r/DenverGardener

I’m curious to know what folks opinions are on this matter, I don’t want it to seem as though it’s a rant. Lately (the past few years) I’ve noticed a lot of weeds and very untamed shrubs. What little grass they do have has gone mostly to weeds now and I think they still are watering it at times. Particularly on the sidewalk areas outside the gates. But I also noticed that they have a couple rather large tree of heavens on the property and even a couple just medium sized ones growing as if they’re trying to keep them thriving, which is shocking to me. Generally speaking all the shrubs all of the ground cover is overgrown and not well kept. From the looks of it the operations and the funding that comes from the state is quite adequate for a property of that size.

Been finding these around my yard/garden, and curious what they are? Or are they some sort of egg?

Hello,

You've might've seen my post from a weeks ago asking if blackberries dropped flowers in the heat. I kept the plant well watered and even added a bit of fertilizer to help the bush set fruits. But, every single flower so far has dropped without turning into berries. 😭 My only suspects is pest pressure, or poor pollination. I don't know what the exact problem is so I was hoping that you all have some insight. The only pest I've seen are the invasive Japanese beetles on the flowers, but in my experience they only eat the petals, and they leave distinctive damage on the leaves which I'm not seeing here. Pollination shouldn't be an issue, I have a lot of other flowers (sunflowers, zinnias, nasturtiums, etc.) all over my veggie garden which has attracted a load of bees!

I'm on the border of zones 5 and 6.

My ice plant was gorgeous and full for the longest time, and suddenly (last month or so) it has been slowly doing this. I water twice a week and no one is walking around on it or disturbing it. It’s in my east facing backyard so it does get direct sunlight in the morning. Any ideas from experts?

Hello! I just moved into a new place about a month ago so I’m working on identifying all the shrubs, trees, and random plants around the place as I make plans for a garden/lawn overhaul down the road. This plant has suddenly popped up in the last week or so since the heavy rains (🙌) and I am trying to see if it is going to be friend or foe going forward. I am leaning toward a type of allium, chive, or grape hyacinth type plant. It has slightly rounded leaves that each have thin, parallel white lines or veins going up. It’s growing in a few clumps around an existing garden bed with mostly shade throughout the day.

also Mods, if I’m posting these exchanges too much just let me know and I’ll stop.

On a gardeners delight tomato. Seed and starter plant from a local backyard farmer. Plant grew fine but the tops of the plant is burned / crispy. My other 6 tomato plants are fine

To my pleasant surprise, walked in on a meaty jumper devouring Japanese beetle - thank you kind sir

my pumpkin leaves have these cool hail holes in them now…. Wondering if I should cut back some of the damage or if recovery is possible? Or if it matters?

So far the leaves are perky (mornings/evenings) and droopy (in the heat of the day) per usual but still worried about a mass pumpkin casualty

tyia for any advice

I was given some extra “zucchini” starts from a. Friend early this year. These grow on a long trailing vine that climbs. The flesh is a very light whitish green and they are delicious. I want to grow them again next year and want to know what they are

Looking for someone that the ability to load, haul, and unload about 6 cubic yards of sod to A1 Organics (2300 W Radcliff Ave, Sheridan, CO 80110) in the next days. We’re xeriscaping our front lawn and this sod removal is part of the process.

You would need to your own vehicle (and/or trailer), be able to load into said transportation method, and then deliver to A1, and then dump it there. They charge $35/cu. yd. with a 2 cu yd min. Our payment will cover this fee.

Please reach out if you’re interested and can do it in the next few days.

Of course I’m having perhaps my best year in the middle of a kitchen renovation when I’ve been more hands off than usual! Even with the neighbors taking me up on free tomatoes I’m still almost out of freezer space! Great problem to have.