Category Archives: Gardening in the West

My 5 favorite waterwise perennials

Posted on March 3, 2024 by John Kevin Hickey

I’ve been gardening here on my Zone 5 Colorado estate for over 30 years now. I have learned a whole lot about gardening in that time, and I am still learning more every year. Usually the hard way. I literally … Continue reading →

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Gardening in the West: why brighter colors are better

Posted on February 15, 2021 by John Kevin Hickey

Judging by what I’ve read in gardening books and magazines over the years, pastel colors in the garden are what every ornamental gardener should aim for. Supposedly, pastel colors make for soft and subtle effects in the garden, and thus … Continue reading →

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