Wasp & Yellowjacket Prevention
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Aug 8th 2026
August is the time when wasp and yellowjacket activity ramps up. These social bugs become more aggressive in August and are more likely to sting. That being said, wasps are important pollinators for g…
2025 Fall Donations: Giving Back to the Local Community
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Nov 1st 2025
By Katherine Placzek
November is the month where humans best emulate nature-we participate in the magic of giving without the expectation of receiving in return. I hope you all find abundance in yo…
The Short & Sweet Fall Bulb Guide
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Sep 8th 2025
Fall bulbs, also known as hardy bulbs, are always much anticipated in the garden center. Capable of surviving (and often requiring) cold, through the gloom of winter, hardy bulbs provide beautiful ear…
Tool Care Guide
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Dec 19th 2024
Fall is here! This is a bittersweet moment for me. Harvest has hit its finale, and I am beginning to accumulate a stack of books that will keep me growing while my garden begins to take a snooze. …
New School Fall Gardening Stretegies
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Sep 27th 2024
By Katherine Placzek
With fall approaching, many of you are getting ready to put your garden beds and other portions of the landscape to bed. With a more eco-friendly mindset, we would like to sugg…
Protecting Our Watershed While Gardening & Landscaping
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Jul 29th 2024
By Katherine Placzek
Every item that we use in our green spaces– fertilizers, pesticides, sprays, powders and granules, etc. all make their way into the water, after it rains or when we water…
Rick’s Deep Freeze Guide
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Oct 28th 2023
In preparation for our first deep freeze coming this Sunday, Rick’s Garden Center would like to remind our fabulous customers to take some steps beforehand to help your plant friends and tools out.…
Winter Watering on the Front Range
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Jan 2nd 2022
Our often dry, windy winters here on the Front Range can be especially tough on landscaping plants such as perennials, trees, shrubs, and lawns. Most plants need moisture throughout the winter to prev…
Fall Perennial Planting
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Sep 9th 2021
Planting in the fall can save you a lot of money while also giving plants a jump start next spring! Plants that establish strong roots during the fall will come back bigger and stronger in the spring…
Forcing Paperwhite Narcissus Bulbs
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Oct 10th 2020
Flowering bulbs can be forced to bloom indoors, creating a beautiful display of color and fragrance even on the coldest days of winter. Some bulbs require a period of cold treatment to bloom, which ca…
Growing Garlic in the Pikes Peak Region
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Sep 4th 2020
Garlic is a crop that is fun to grow and does best when planted in the fall. There are many interesting varieties, so take your time choosing a variety that suits your taste and cooking preferences.…