Ricks Garden Center

Trees are the cornerstones of our landscapes. No other kind of plant impacts the local ecosystem as broadly and effectively

Small Pot Sizes, Mighty Plants

Here in the nursery at Rick’s Garden Center, we tend towards smaller pot sizes. In the nursery business, pots are

Native, Xeric and Edible Plants: The Three Pillars of Plants in our Nursery Hi there, this is Billy, the nursery

Bare Root Fruit Trees

What are bare root trees? Bare root trees are harvested from their growing beds in the late fall, and the

Winter Watering on the Front Range

Our often dry, windy winters here on the Front Range can be especially tough on landscaping plants such as perennials,

Houseplant Pest Guide

Stop the Problem Before it Starts Always check a plant over for pests before you purchase. Look at the plant's

Understanding Garden Fertilizers

The Basics What is Fertilizer?Fertilizer is best described as plant food. It provides a plant with all the necessary micro

Use these three tricks to keeping evergreen wreaths and garlands looking fresh. Fully hydrate the greenery prior to displaying it

Caring for a Real Christmas Tree

Fresh Christmas trees require a little more care than fake ones, but their beauty and lowered environmental impact are worth

Choosing a Christmas Tree Variety

Questions to Consider Do you want a fuller tree (one with dense branches) or a more open tree (one with

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