Green Guys can build your outdoor living to be more sustainable by assisting you in selecting plant material that is native, easier to maintain or both, proper hardscape that defines the architecture of your property, water and light elements to complement it all. We can help you create a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape or xeriscape that…
Read detailsCheck evergreens for browning and deciduous trees and shrubs for buds that have died. If you didn’t rake leave or remove old fruit from deciduous trees last fall, do so now. Deep water trees and shrubs as needed this month.
It’s easy not to keep up with yard maintenance during the Winter, when spending time outside is so chilly, and the needs for your lawn and landscaping are so low. Trees and plants go into a state of dormancy when the temperature drops, but they’re still alive! As living things, they still need nutrients to…
Read detailsThere’s one question that comes back to us year after year, without fail: Should I be watering my lawn and trees in the winter? Yes! In fact, you could argue that watering trees in the Winter is the best way to ensure they grow strong roots and have long lives. Why? Because the optimal growing…
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Green Guys can help spruce up your curb appeal all while saving you money. Save on our services by bundling them together for the Spring and Fall – there’s no better landscaping deal in Longmont. Contact or call us today at (303) 775-7412 to set up an appointment! Applicable Spring Season Packages: Spring Start-Up, Colorado Spring Fertilization*,…
Read detailsThis is the time to establish ideal growing conditions by pruning shrubs and ornamental grasses and bushes, cleaning up leaves and pine needles left over from the winter season. Prepare your yard for the heat and growth of the Summer season with a Spring Clean Up. Contact us today to discuss options and schedule your…
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Most modern hybrid roses need some winter protection because their parents are of subtropical origin. If roses have grown excessively, they may be subject to snow and wind damage. In November, prune all tall plants by one-third of their height. Otherwise, mid-April is best. In December, remove all leaves and debris from the ground. This…
Read detailsWhen we have heavy snowfalls along the Front Range they are certainly welcome for the moisture they provide and create less need to emphasize winter watering. Annuals such as petunias and snapdragons may overwinter under snow cover that provided insulation from cold temperatures. Perennials may show little dieback of stems. Remove any dead-brown portions in…
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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…
Read detailsWith time, and in some locations, lilac flowering may decrease. But before you take drastic measures, consider all the potential reasons your lilacs aren’t flowering. For example, a late freeze may eliminate flowers for one season. Shade from new buildings and maturing trees also limits bloom. Plants need at least five hours of sunshine daily…
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Isn’t food tastier when you pick it fresh out of the garden? There is no wonder why edible gardens are making a huge come back! If you are considering following this trend, look nor further, Green Guys can building your perfect raised bed to fit your landscape, whether in timbers, pavers, flagstone, or block. Not…
Read detailsTo maximize water conservation and minimize water costs, have Green Guys inspect your sprinkler irrigation system for efficiency. We adjust to changes in landscape maturation, and implement modifications that complement the change in your maintenance needs, that compliment changes in the weather. Needing a makeover on your current landscape or it is currently an empty…
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