You run your life with a smart phone or similar device. It saves you time and that often saves you money. But if you run your sprinkler system with a device made in the last millennium, you’ve got a serious technology gap. And that’s not smart. Water is as precious as time and if you…
We thought we would share a little bit of history today to remind us why we celebrate the 4th of July also known as Independence Day. “When the initial battles in the Revolutionary War broke out in April 1775, few colonists desired complete independence from Great Britain, and those who did were considered radical.…
What to do if earthworm activity causes the surface of your lawn to become mildly to excessively lumpy and uneven? Read Dr. Tony Koski’s counsel on this topic. (Tony Koski, Ph.D., Extension Turf Specialist, Department of Horticulture & LA, Colorado State University Extension) In many lawns earthworm activity can cause the surface to become mildly to…
Learn about the application of pesticides and earthworms. Preservation of a healthy earthworm population is important for thatch and compaction management in turfgrass systems. When insect, disease, or weed problems occur and a pesticide application is deemed necessary, it is important to select products that have the least detrimental effect on earthworm populations. Some…
In our next few posts we will be covering the topic of earthworms and nightcrawlers. We thank the Colorado State University Extension Master Gardener Notes for this great information. Earthworms and nightcrawlers are considered beneficial because they aid in the decomposition of turfgrass thatch and grass clippings, which helps to recycle nutrients and organic…
This is our final segment on urine dog spots and what to do. What if the affected spots are brown? If the affected spots are brown (the turf may or may not be dead): 1. Increase irrigation amount and/or frequency to help dilute salts that have accumulated in the soil. This may help still-living…
What to do if the affected spots and grass are stimulated? If the affected spots are green and grass growth is stimulated (no browning is apparent): 1. Increase nitrogen fertilization frequency and/or the amount of fertilizer to help mask the urine-induced stimulation of growth and color; dark green spots will be especially visible on…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chuck Montera June 27, 2012 (303) 778-8355 chuck@siglerinc.com Drought Survival Strategies for Your Yard Drought Protection Advice from Professional Landscape Contractors DENVER, CO – Just ten years ago, Colorado experienced a devastating drought that involved stringent restrictions on watering. This year’s climate conditions are very similar to 2002 and the…
Can we neutralize dog spots with certain products? • Dog spots can be “cured” by sprinkling the affected area with baking soda, gypsum, dishwashing detergent, etc. to neutralize the urine. FALSE. The only “product” that can neutralize the urine’s negative effects is water. Gypsum and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) are salts and may compound…
Dog urine damage is a common problem for home lawns, and one that has generated numerous home remedies and commercial products claiming to be cures for the spots. This lawn problem is misunderstood when it comes to causes and cures. Dog spotting on turfgrass is caused by the deposition of a high concentration of nitrogen…
This is the time of the year when dog urine injury is quite visible on lawn areas. You may see only green circles, the result of response to the nitrogen in the urine. Dead-looking grass is the result of salt injury. Try watering these spots (by hand) very heavily, to dilute and leach the salts.…
Merriam-Webster defines “xeric” as characterized by, relating to, or requiring only a small amount of moisture. Turfgrass, when properly cared for, works well in xeric landscapes. It is important to always consider how you can conserve water while meeting your landscaping needs. To maintain Turfgrass in a xeric landscape, practice the following: Find…
