We have all seen this happen in our freezers, when ice cubes shrink over time. In our dry climate, the snow cover that we do have frequently undergoes this same process, giving very little moisture to our roots. When the snow cover is gone, provide your yard with a good soaking to correct the problem. Seedling Survival Workshops are scheduled in Mesa, Delta, and Montrose Counties next week, to assist those ordering seedling trees to get the best survival rate. Colorado State Foresters will be presenting these free workshops, covering planning, planting, and care.
Houseplants dry out rapidly in the dry heat of winter.
To provide additional moisture, trays of water placed near the plants will help. Placing plants close together also helps increase the humidity. If your compost pile isn't heating up in this chilly weather, try tossing in a handful of nitrogen, watering it in, and turning the pile. A cover of black plastic can also help, by retaining more of the sun's heat. The workshop on turfgrass diseases that had been scheduled for January 30 has been cancelled at the present time.