Ricks Garden Center

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

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

Fall Perennial Planting

Planting in the fall can save you a lot of money while also giving plants a jump start next spring!

Fern Care Guide

Light Most fern varieties naturally grow on the floor of thick, forested areas so they prefer a bright but indirect

Rick's Deer Resistant Plant List

A Note About Deer Resistant Plants The plants listed here are not guaranteed to be deer resistant. This is merely

Tree and Shrub Planting Guide

Tree & Shrub Planting Guide Call before you dig! Dial 811 1. Measure the depth of the root ball. Your

Blog