Is this your first fall as a Colorado Springs homeowner? Whether you’re ready to winterize your lawn for the first time or simply need a fall lawn care refresher for the home you’ve lived in for years, these essential lawn care basics will help you transition your lawn from the summer season to winter. Fall…
Mowing your Colorado Springs lawn is more than a weekend chore; it’s essential to keeping your green space healthy and attractive. You may think the only purpose of mowing is to keep your grass from getting unruly. However, your mowing practice can actually help increase your lawn’s density and encourage deep root growth, two factors…
Some weeds are a nuisance: they invade lawns and garden beds, fighting your plants and flowers for resources and interfering with the beauty of your yard. Other weeds are far more insidious, threatening the ecological health of Colorado. These weeds are known as noxious weeds. Noxious weeds, often deceptive in their appearance, threaten the balance…
Weeds are unwelcome guests in a Colorado Springs yard. Wild weeds can transform an idyllic green space into a gardener’s nightmare. Due to Colorado Springs’ unpredictable spring and summer weather patterns, weeds can sometimes gain the upper hand, robbing your plants of water, nutrients, and other resources. Certain weed species can quickly overtake an entire…
If you’ve struggled to keep a lush, green lawn in Colorado Springs, you’re not alone. Growing healthy Colorado grass can be challenging due to the region’s unique climate—cold, arid conditions—and soil composition. Choosing the right turf type is critical if you want a healthy and attractive lawn. Understanding Climate and Soil in Colorado Springs The…
Do you ever look at your neighbor’s lawn and wonder if their grass really is greener? Keeping your lawn thick, lush, and green in Colorado Springs can be challenging due to the semi-arid climate, freezing weather, water restrictions, and common local lawn diseases. Overseeding is one tactic that can help improve the health and appearance…
If your garden ends up in pieces due to deer in your area, this is the list for you. Of course, deer resistant plants may still be nibbled on, but they’re a lot less appealing than your neighbor’s hostas or tulips. Deer (and rabbits) generally dislike highly fragrant plants, so if none of the plants…
Summer is a beautiful time of year, but it’s also the time of year those dreaded weeds try to take over your lawn and garden. Now is the perfect time to begin your final preparations to keep your greenery safe from them. Each weed is unique, so we’ll be sharing 8 common Colorado weeds, and…
It’s that time of year. Time for sunshine, pool trips, hiking and the slightly less favorable, bugs. No one likes pest damage in their lawn or garden, but once you’ve read through this list, you should have a good idea of what you’re up against and how to get rid of them. The Pests: Aphids:…
A healthy green rocky mountain lawn doesn’t have to be mystical or imaginary. With a little help from us, your lawn can be the talk of the neighborhood this summer. What Causes Brown/Tan Lawns? When Should I Start Watering My Lawn? You should be watering your lawn all year long, but your Summer watering routine…
