Did you know that trees can get sick too? Just like humans, trees are vulnerable to disease. Diseased trees are not only unattractive, but they can infect surrounding plants and trees as well. This can cause great problems in the ecosystem, so action needs to be taken as soon as possible. How do you know…
While rain is known to make the grass grow, it has a similar effect on weeds. It is not uncommon after heavy rains to see new weeds start to pop up in the lawn and beds. We have had double the amount of precipitation this year than last. Due to this, you may be seeing…
Having temperatures of 90+ degrees? It’s important to understand how to water in summer. It’s important that you are watering consistently and at the right times of the day at this time of year. Keep in mind that roads, sidewalks and rock beds are heat conductors. This will cause water to evaporate quickly and not…
Season Months Guidelines Late Winter January, February Use hose and water once per month if we are getting minimal snowfall. Water on days 50 degrees or warmer when there is no snow cover and wind is nonexistent. Apply mid-day so water can soak in before possible freezing at night. Spring March, April, May Use hose…
Late spring snows, that occur after plants have sent up flowers or leafed out, generally leaves plant freeze damage or destruction in their wake. Heavy snows that cling to leaves and weigh down branches cause limbs to break, push tulips to the ground and can force petals to fall off. Shrubs have branches splayed open…
While a summer drought can ruin a good lawn, the harsh winter weather can do its own share of damage as well. Cold, frosty weather can suck the life out of your luscious lawn. However, all is not lost. Tips to Revive your Dead Grass Here are some helpful tips to help you revive your…
Weeds are every gardener’s nightmare. In Colorado, weeds can wreak havoc on even the best-tended lawns. How your lawn responds to weeds depends on a few factors, including the type of weed and your lawn’s overall health. In order to successfully beat a weed invasion and retain the health of your lawn, let’s help you…
Spring time along the Colorado front range can be an exciting time. From thunder snow, to high temps in the 80s and 90s to the very next day of hail, or freezing temperatures and a blanket of snow. If you’ve lived here any length of time you know what we’re talking about. This kind of…
Regardless of the climate you live in or the type of grass you have, aeration can help keep your lawn healthy and luscious. The trick to getting the best results is to know when to aerate your lawn and what equipment to use. What is Aeration? Lawn aeration is the process of poking small holes…
According to The Lawn Institute, “a lawn needs about one inch of water per week to be healthy.” In Colorado last May there was an average of two inches of precipitation in the entire month of May. That means, to have a healthy lawn, homeowners need to add an additional water source, and even with…
