{"id":274,"date":"2026-03-12T18:10:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T18:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/?page_id=274"},"modified":"2026-03-26T20:22:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:22:40","slug":"garden-and-landscape","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/topics\/garden-and-landscape\/","title":{"rendered":"Garden &amp; Landscape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-breadcrumbs alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Garden &amp; Landscape<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Your Colorado yard and garden can be a challenge. Whether your garden is getting eaten alive or your yard is getting brown, we are here for you with volunteer Master Gardeners and a Horticulturist. In Colorado, there are some tips and tricks that can help you make your green thumb grow. Our research-based experience and volunteers set us apart from other resources in Morgan County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/topic\/garden-landscape\/\">learn more at csu extension<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/gl-aerial-view-of-landscape-26.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"Aerial view of a landscaped yard\" class=\"wp-image-293 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/gl-aerial-view-of-landscape-26.webp 1920w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/gl-aerial-view-of-landscape-26.webp?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/gl-aerial-view-of-landscape-26.webp?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/gl-aerial-view-of-landscape-26.webp?resize=1024,682 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/gl-aerial-view-of-landscape-26.webp?resize=1536,1023 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/gl-aerial-view-of-landscape-26.webp?resize=1400,933 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/gl-aerial-view-of-landscape-26.webp?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/gl-aerial-view-of-landscape-26.webp?resize=1568,1045 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-brush-stroke-dark has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad18413b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5b3d42a2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cd04e41b6a5ebd9484472977306eaa60\" id=\"services\">Horticulture services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-base-font-size wp-elements-8ced1ac2a335a031431077e2cc1e61f9\">Need help with your yard or garden? Morgan County Extension is here to help. If you have questions about your yard or garden please call, email, or visit our office!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-03afc3c9e3ffdc80382b2adbda3b813d\"><strong>To connect with our horticulture agent please call<\/strong>:<br><a href=\"tel:9705423542\">(970) 542-3542<\/a><br>Monday\u2013Friday, 8 a.m.\u20134 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soil sampling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">A soil test is the best way to check the growing potential of your garden. You can buy the most attractive plants in the greenhouse or order the best seeds, but they won\u2019t produce the best results if the soil lacks the proper nutrition or the proper qualities the soil should have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">The \u201croutine\u201d Garden and Landscape test will take the guess work out of your garden\u2019s growing potential. It will guide you in deciding which nutrients are lacking and sometimes, more importantly, which you have too much of. Over-fertilizing is a common gardening problem. It is not only expensive, but it may harm your garden\u2019s production and our environment. CSU also enables you to have your garden retested at a discount to check on your garden\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/resource\/soil-sampling-instructions\/\">Soil Sampling Instructions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/soiltestinglab\/price-list\/?_gl=1*made15*_ga*OTUzMTA0MDUzLjE3NzMxNTk2OTQ.*_ga_2HV0QS6SKP*czE3NzMzMzAwMzUkbzExMCRnMSR0MTc3MzMzMzk5MCRqMjkkbDAkaDA.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soil Sample Price List<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/soiltestinglab\/sample-submittal-forms\/?_gl=1*1766fk5*_ga*OTUzMTA0MDUzLjE3NzMxNTk2OTQ.*_ga_2HV0QS6SKP*czE3NzMzMzAwMzUkbzExMCRnMSR0MTc3MzMzNDAyNSRqNjAkbDAkaDA.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sample Submittal Form<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/Soil-Sample.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Two people digging their hands into a large bag of soil.\" class=\"wp-image-379 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/Soil-Sample.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/Soil-Sample.jpg?resize=300,207 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/Soil-Sample.jpg?resize=768,530 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/Soil-Sample.jpg?resize=1024,706 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/Soil-Sample.jpg?resize=600,414 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/Seedling-Trees.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Rows of seedlings planted in soils square trays.\" class=\"wp-image-378 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/Seedling-Trees.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/Seedling-Trees.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/Seedling-Trees.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/Seedling-Trees.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/morgan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/03\/Seedling-Trees.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seedling trees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">The seedling tree program allows farmers, ranchers and rural landowners to obtain trees at a nominal cost. Our goal is to encourage landowners to plant new forests; to establish effective windbreaks that reduce erosion; to protect homes, cropland, livestock and highways; and to enhance wildlife habitat. Trees and shrubs are grown for conservation benefits only. Ornamental qualities such as color, degree of flowering, fruit production, etc. are not guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A guide is available that provides useful information about growth form, crown density, size, drought resistance, cold hardiness, growth rate, life span, elevation range, soil conditions, possible insects and disease problems, wildlife value, and other information. This information also has been condensed and combined with other information into the easy-to-use <a href=\"http:\/\/static.colostate.edu\/client-files\/csfs\/pdfs\/SpeciesSuitabilityGuideforColorado.pdf?_gl=1*1q6uzum*_ga*OTUzMTA0MDUzLjE3NzMxNTk2OTQ.*_ga_2HV0QS6SKP*czE3NzMzMzAwMzUkbzExMCRnMSR0MTc3MzMzNDI3MiRqNTIkbDAkaDA.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Species Suitability Guide for Colorado<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2b63ce6e09ef1bc62804de555439da9a\" style=\"min-height:389px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3075 size-full\" alt=\"A scenic shot of Colorado featuring trees and mountains.\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/20127_03258_DL.jpg\" style=\"object-position:46% 41%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"46% 41%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fd72b85934716db3a72e59fcc9258668 is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-455bfb78 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-heading-3-font-size\"><span class=\"is-style-highlight-heading\">Ask Extension Colorado<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Real answers from real Extension experts.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">Do you have a specific question about gardening, pests, landscaping, food safety, or another topic? Ask Extension Colorado connects you with subject-matter experts who provide reliable, research-backed answers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">Submit your question online and get help straight from CSU Extensions experts and trained volunteers or browse the Ask Extension knowledgebase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-70da71f9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ask.extension.org\/open.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit ask extension<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Garden &amp; Landscape Your Colorado yard and garden can be a challenge. 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