Enriching Your Life

Prevent and Get Rid of Fungus Gnats

We love having houseplants in our home. They breathe life into a house and add a nice colorful flair.  Houseplants bring a wonderful, lovely dose of nature indoors where you need it most, further helping us by purifying the air in our homes. At some point, you might notice some unwelcome visitors making your houseplants their home. Fungus gnats, also known as soil gnats, are... Read More

Houseplant Cutting Propagation

How to Propagate a Plant in Water Step 1. For vining plants like philodendrons, pothos, and monsteras, find the node on the plant’s stem to choose where you’d like to make your cutting. The node is the small, raised bump that can be found on the opposite side of the stem than the leaf. The most important step in propagation is making sure you have... Read More

Terrarium Gardening – Fun and Easy!

Terrarium gardening is a great way to express your own style and creativity through assorted plants and special containers.  Choosing the right terrarium plants makes it easy to enjoy these spectacular houseplants without fussing over their care. Where do you start? You can make incredible gardens using a wide variety of different containers—many of which you may already have at home.  Think outside the box,... Read More

Springtime – A Fresh Start

One of our favorite things about gardening and working with nature is the change of seasons.  Each change of season brings new hopes, attitudes, and opportunities. Spring into Action! Springtime is arguably the most exciting of all the seasonal changes because it really feels like a new beginning.  We can scratch last year’s experiences off the map and begin anew.  A fresh start for fulling... Read More

Sprouts, Microgreens and Cover Crops from Seed

“Spring” Into Action is the motto at Creek Side Gardens for 2024! Now is a great time to start prepping for seed sowing outdoors and indoors. Microgreens and Sprout Seeds  Here is a fun way to start seeds indoors and the rewards are immediate!  Not only are microgreens and sprouts healthy snacks they are fun to watch grow.  Many varieties germinate in 3-5 days and... Read More

Countdown to Christmas

10 days to go and the crunch has begun.  Here at Creek Side, we still have some great gifts to gather up for your friends and family. Gift Certificates  Not sure what to give?  Creek Side Gardens gift certificates are a perfect choice!  Get ready for the 2024 season with a gift that gardeners will love to spend next season. Game Night Puzzles and popcorn... Read More

Holiday Gifts just for Me

Personal Gifts In addition to everyone else, Creek Side Gardens offers great personal gifts.  Remember to treat yourself to a new hand lotion, winter gloves or jewelry.  Scented candles will fill your house with the feel of the holidays as well as soothe your soul during the hustle and bustle of the season.  Treat yourself to a new holiday inspired towel for your holiday gatherings... Read More

A Winter Walk – Do You See What I See?

Winter in Colorado may seem dull and lack luster of any color.  The days are short and we long for the first signs of spring.  But winter has its own charm and if you look close enough you might be surprised what you see.  Grab a camera and take a stroll along the river side or greenbelt or foothills and see the beauty of winter.... Read More

How to Get Your Christmas Cactus to Bloom

Christmas cactus is a favorite holiday plant. There are a few specific steps you can take to ensure that you get the best show from your plants. The Latin name for Christmas cactus is Schlumbergera and there a couple of different species that will generally fall into this category.  Zygocactus is another one of the common names in addition to Thanksgiving cactus and Holiday cactus. The parent... Read More

Trends in Houseplants for 2023

At Creek Side Gardens, we pride ourselves on staying up to date with the latest trends in indoor plants.  As the fall season approaches, we’ve noticed a growing interest in certain categories of houseplants that sell consistently here at Creek Side. First, the top 5 (Tried and True) Philodendron Monstera or also known as ‘Swiss Cheese’ plant – Its iconic split leaves and tropical feel... Read More