It’s been warm and sunny this Spring, bringing many of us Coloradans out into our backyards for barbecues and lazy afternoons. Now is the perfect time of year to start planning improvements and renovations to your landscaping. Trees and plants are dormant, giving you a perspective on your space that you can’t quite get in…
At Green Guys we’re constantly looking for ways to serve you better… and this month we’ve added a member to the Green Guys team: a brand new van! This addition makes us better equipped to provide our lawn and landscape services to our valued customers. With plenty of storage for tools and materials, this new van will…
Sometime during September to early November is the best time of year to fertilize Colorado’s bluegrass lawns, (earlier if in the mountains). CSU recommends at least one pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet. The benefits of fall fertilizing include a healthier turf before winter, a healthier root system, and stimulating a turf that greens…
Febco Pressure Vacuum Breaker Draining Procedures Inside Turn sprinkler water valve off (usually in basement or crawl space). Loosen inside cap by hand (be careful not to lose cap or seal) Outside Turn both blue valves to 45 degrees. Turn both testcocks screws to 45 dress (side of vacuum breaker) Loosen outside cap by hand…
Remember that just like we need food to survive, so does your lawn to be able to grow and thrive. It needs nutrients to grow lush and green. Green Guys is offers a slow release granular fertilizer to feed your lawn with the nutrients it needs over time by supplying a steady supply of nitrogen reducing…
Living in Colorado means that the winter season brings us beautiful white landscapes and ice formations. It also means that the snow won’t melt for days on end and where the frost level extends below the depth of the installed piping. That also means that you need to take measures to protect your irrigation system from…
The leaves are turning, and a chill is in the air. If you’re like most homeowners, fall also means an opportunity to spruce up your yard and cut down on the work you’ll need to do when the weather turns balmy again. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned landscape professional or somebody who just…
Both new and established lawns need to be watered correctly to promote health and growth. See our guide to learn how!
There’s no better way to get a head start on your lawn than with sod. In the same way that you might buy sprouting tomato plants to transplant to your garden, you can get a head-start on your lawn with a DIY Sod Installation. Sod is long strips of pre-sprouted grass that you can install in…
This is the year that you’re going to rein in your yard, and grow the best lawn you’ve ever had. You’ve been studying aeration and fertilizers, you’ve had your thatch inspected, placed your sprinklers, and had your sod installed… now what do you do when the grass starts to grow? How much water does a lawn…
Your lawn is a living thing. It requires care and attention to stay healthy and growing. Our mowing instructions are really quite simple: In the first season, mow frequently to stimulate new growth, which will result in a very thick carpet of turf. Following the initial phase, mow as your needs require. Mowing height should be 2-1/2”…
