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We mountain people love our dogs and outdoor spaces. Dogscaping is intended as a way to be mindful of our dog’s needs while keeping our landscaped outdoor areas comfortable and beautiful for humans too. If you are planning your landscape from scratch, lucky you! Here is your chance to incorporate some dog-friendly ideas from the […]

Fresh flowers make a cheerful addition to your home or office. The Flower Market at MD receives shipments of fresh flowers several times a week. This ensures a steady stream of the freshest flowers possible. Our floral team inspects, cleans and conditions new arrivals to ensure quality and longevity. To prolong the life of fresh […]

Protecting your Landscape from Big Game Damage Throughout our region we are fortunate enough to encounter all kinds of wildlife. They inhabited this area first and we over took their migration paths and feeding grounds. As majestic as they are, moose, elk, deer and even buffalo can wreak havoc on newly planted and established landscapes. Big […]

  Did that spring planting project go unfinished? Have you been away most of the summer? Was it too hot to plant? Whatever your reason, September is here and it’s a perfect time to plant trees and shrubs. Here’s why: 1)      Less Stress: Cooler temperatures mean less evaporation and trees don’t have to work as […]

Screening is an important part of landscaping. We all love our mountain views, but the view your neighbor’s RV? Not so much. Screening eases the eyesores and adds beauty, privacy and interest to your property. Before planting anything, be aware of how tall and wide a particular plant will grow. Proper placement and spacing will […]

  The color grey may seem like a dull color to use in your garden, but it makes a wonderful backdrop for other vibrant colors and ties together a variety of colors for an eye-pleasing, unified flower display. Many grey leaved plants are also drought tolerant because they reflect more of the sun’s drying rays. […]

  Mulch is a product that covers the soil surface around trees, shrubs or flowers. Gravel, lava rock and bark mulches can be used, but bark is the most popular. There are many known benefits to using mulch in your flower beds and around trees and shrubs.  It’s not absolutely necessary to have mulch, but […]

  Herbs are a great addition to a home garden. Combined with other flowers or in a spot of their own, these perennial herbs will perform reliably season after season. A sunny pot with decent soil good drainage is all they need. Not only can these be used in cooking, but they combine beautifully with […]

  Soil is probably the most unappreciated aspect of gardening, but with few exceptions, it is the most vital thing that supports plant life. A trip to our garden center will reveal many choices of soils, but which one do you really need? Isn’t it all the same? The answer depends what you will be […]

  Goldfinches are common in grassy meadows and weedy areas where they feed on thistle and other seeds. The male American Goldfinch is easily recognized by its bright yellow color and black and white striped wings, whereas the females have a dull, olive color. Their plumage changes to a muted olive green or brown color in winter. […]