Lawn Care

Draining the backflow preventer is necessary to prevent damage of broken pipes and parts. Turn off your water supply valve for the sprinkler system at the Main Shut Off Valve A. This is generally in the mechanical room of your home. A 3/4″ copper pipe tees off for the sprinkler system on the up-leg of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Pat Howell, a former professional football player, once said, “grass is the cheapest plant to install and the most expensive to maintain.” You might be thinking to yourself, “Well Pat, I can understand as a football player how you might think that, but I’ve had the same grass out in my lawn for a number…

Welcome to springtime! The snow is melting, the weather is getting warmer, and everything is starting to look and feel alive again. Well, maybe not as alive as you would like it because your yard is a little brown from all that snow being on it this winter. Don’t worry, your lawn can make a…

As you think about your lawn needs this year you might be thanking HGTV, Pinterest, YouTube, and a few of your neighbors for making things seem so easy. Before you know it, you could be up to your ears in bags of fertilizer and lawn products while you’re still surrounded by weeds and brown grass.…