Western Mountains and High Plains November 19, 2009 By John Cretti, Denver, CO region description | previous reports In My Garden Don't be in a hurry to knock snow off trees and shrubs. Most are equipped to cope. Ready Trees and Shrubs for Winter The trees and shrubs in your landscape have built-in coping skills to help them survive during the winter. Deciduous trees and shrubs drop their leaves, store energy reserves, and go dormant over the winter. Evergreens, however, take a different path.... more Resources Books Botany for Fun Young gardeners or those interested in knowing the inner workings of plants will enjoy Botany... Clever Gardening Technique Ridding Houseplants of Excess Salts Some potting soils and water sources will cause salts to build up on the rims of porous clay pots... more    Regional Reminders Prepare Roses Empty Porous Clay Pots Plant Containerized Bulb Gardens Wrap Young, Thin-Barked Trees Winterize the Lawnmower more  Back to Regional Reports Home   report index | in my garden | reminders | resources Search: