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…
2026 Tomato & Pepper Book
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Mar 29th 2026
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Growing Onions 101
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Mar 3rd 2026
Our onion, leek, and shallot sets have just arrived, which means it’s soon time to plant them! These flavorful plants are a clear favorite for cooking around the world and are surprisingly easier to g…
2026 Tomato & Pepper List
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Feb 27th 2026
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Colorado Seed Starting 101: Advice From Rick’s Grow Team
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Feb 5th 2026
If you want lots of fruits and veggies come summer, the best gardening advice we can offer you is to start early and indoors. Colorado’s growing season is too short for many garden favorites. Eg…
The Importance of Winter Watering
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Jan 10th 2026
The Importance of Winter Watering
While your favorite ski resort may be open for business, snowfall in the mountains as well as the front range is down this year. Reports show that snowpack levels…
How To Plant Amaryllis & Paperwhites
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Nov 3rd 2025
Our holiday bulbs are here! Make way for Amaryllis & Paperwhites! Because these plants need to be planted about eight to ten weeks in advance, to flower around Christmas, we thought we’d provide t…
A Visit To Scotland: Learning About Gardening From The Scots!
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Sep 30th 2025
By Katherine Placzek
Recently, I was able to go to Scotland for vacation. While I was there, I was blown away by the plant life, of course, but I also learned so many new ways to garden! In this bl…
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…
Encouraging Kid’s Green Thumbs
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Apr 4th 2025
There is a saying that “green thumbs are not born, they’re grown.” And here at Rick’s we heartily agree! Green thumbs come in all shapes and sizes, and even ages. Today we want to encourage youn…
2025 Garden To-Do’s Recap 1#
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Mar 23rd 2025
Here are the gardening references we shared over the past month. We’re big fans of Colorado State University extension, so you’ll see us referencing them all the time. However, we also have some writt…
Getting Home & Garden Ready For Sale
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Jan 25th 2025
Despite mortgage interest rates continuing to climb in the past several months, in this military base-saturated city, we continue to have a thriving real estate market. If you are prepping a hou…
Blossoms on Your Plate
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Jun 27th 2024
Are you ready to elevate your gardening game to a whole new level of deliciousness? Well, we’re about to dive into the vibrant world of edible flowers that will not only make your garden pop but also…
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.…