Here on the high-desert plains, floriferous need not mean thirsty. Water is the lifeblood of plants, yet many flourish and impressively flower in our semi-arid conditions with little to no water.

As water conservation becomes increasingly urgent across Colorado, landscaping trends are evolving to prioritize ...

the best plants and florals for Colorado’s dry climate In our dry climate we need to plant trees and plants that will thrive in our semi-arid state. Smart means water wise, but it also also ...

In a 2021 study in northern Colorado, researchers (Rasmussen ... The Unexpected Impacts of Trees and Parcel Size on Metered Water-Use in a Semi-Arid City”). Once established, trees and shrubs ...

Blazing Star, also called Gayfeather, is a hardy wildflower that can live for decades in Colorado’s semi-desert climate. Rising up to 4’ tall each autumn, its bright purple flowers act as magnets for ...