As the population in Colorado grows and housing increases, our urban landscapes may see less on the ground. Trees will mature, giving much-appreciated shade in the warmer months but blocking sun from flowerbeds. High-rise housing will leave more land in shadow, too. Our landscapes must respond to this reduced light exposure, but it doesn’t mean we need to give up color altogether. These four perennials do well in shady areas and performed well in CSU’s perennial trial garden.

Immigration issues continue to dominate the news cycle in the United States, and enforcement of immigration laws appears to be a focus for the current presidential administration. Employers may be concerned about how this renewed enforcement effort might affect their business.