Pond Plant 101
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Jul 6th 2026
By PFC
Having a pond with plants seems at odds with our drought-ridden state, yet it can be a boon to any garden across the western slope. Ponds create a calming atmosphere and provide homes for wi…
Establishing Roses 101
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on May 1st 2026
This year is a big year for roses because we’ve totally revamped our rose selection. Now, our rose selection is handpicked just for front-range planting. A concern for growing roses this year is the w…
Preventing Water Loss
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Apr 14th 2025
We understand it’s not easy to garden this year-especially with how expensive watering can be. Trust us, it’s no easy feat to maintain watering our plants either. But we don’t think you should have to…
Coco Coir vs Peat Moss
Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Sep 5th 2024
By Katherine Placzek
Dear reader,
This article began initially with a straightforward trajectory. I was going to lay out why using peat moss in soil mixes is environmentally harmful and th…