They look pretty up in the trees, adding splashes of bright reds and yellows to your neighborhood. But once they’re on the ground? Not so pretty. Leaves left on the ground in thick blankets and…
Fall is officially in full swing in northern Colorado! The mornings feel a bit crisp, pumpkin spice lattes are everywhere, and the leaves are changing colors. For homeowners, it’s the perfect time…
Is your garden being overrun by aphids? These tiny pests can suck the life out of so many of the plants you worked hard to cultivate. There is a very simple and organic way to address this problem,…
What is the difference between a perennial and an annual? Primarily, a perennial will grow back again each spring while annuals must be replanted year after year. Ace Hardware of Fort Collins has…
Battery powered tools have come a long way, even in just the last few years. Gone are the days of short battery life, machines sputtering out halfway through the lawn, and replacing the battery three…
It’s almost summertime, which means it’s time to get our vegetable gardens ready! There are many reasons to grow your own veggie garden – who doesn’t want access to fresh, delicious…
Have you ever brought home a beautiful hanging basket full of an assortment of bright and colorful petunias and geraniums, only to have them turn yellow and begin wilting after a few weeks? You’re…
The weather is warming up along the front range and we are starting to dream of summer. If you take pride in having a thick green lawn, now is the time to begin spring fertilizer! Ace’s April Red…
We all know that Colorado’s weather can be a bit temperamental, and for gardeners this can make it difficult to know when to start planting! If your green thumb is itching to get started, however,…
Imagine waking up, enjoying a cup of coffee, and watching the birds flit around outside your window. We don’t always want the Colorado wildlife creeping into our backyards, but birds are beautiful,…
