Why doesn’t the city take care of things? I often think “Durango” is a Spanish word meaning “deferred maintenance.” It’s why we’re going to have to cough up $50 million for a new sewer plant. So now, ...

In a few weeks, the first flowers will appear on trees and shrubs, and spring will be here for sure. Can’t wait that long? Try forcing branches into bloom to bring some early cheer indoors. “It’s an ...

Pruning maple trees, birches, and willows in winter is not recommended because they are prone to excessive sap running from ...

Some early signs of spring such as the sight of robins returning to the yard or the sound of frogs chirping in the woods are obvious and welcome. Other signs like the swelling tree buds are more ...

The snow has been covering and insulating the ground, making it difficult for some of our early spring bulbs to make themselves known. Without the snowdrops and winter aconite showing, we’re limited ...