In The NOCO


Spring is approaching, and the garden beckons. Which means it’s not too early to start making gardening and landscaping plans for the year. 

And if you’re like a lot of homeowners in Colorado, you might be thinking about adding some native plants. 

Experts say it’s a great way to save water. Native plants also support bees, birds and other pollinators. And native vegetation can require less pruning than more traditional plantings. 

In the episode of In the NoCo, we've got great recommendations on what native plants to choose and how to plant them, from our friends at the Colorado State University Extension. Erin O’Toole spoke with CSU Extension horticulturalist Tommy Roth, who is especially passionate about landscaping with native plants.  

Read more of the CSU Extension team's recommendations for planting native shrubs, perennials, grasses, and trees. 

And lastly, do you have questions about gardening and landscaping as we head into planting season? Share them with us and we’ll find answers with help from the experts at CSU Extension. Email us: noco@kunc.org.

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Host and Producer: Erin O'Toole
Producer: Ariel Lavery
Executive Producer: Brad Turner

Theme music by Robbie Reverb
Additional music by Blue Dot SessionsIn The NoCo is a production of KUNC News and Community Radio for Northern Colorado.

What is In The NOCO?

KUNC's In The NOCO is a daily look at the stories, news, people and issues important to you. It's a window to the communities along the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The show explores the big stories of the day, bringing context and insight to issues that matter. And because life in Northern Colorado is a balance of work and play, we explore the lighter side of news, highlighting what makes this state such an incredible place to live.