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…
There’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…
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!
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”…
Aphids are more of a nuisance than a serious threat to plant health. Learn what you can do to get rid of them. Usually mid-June weather takes care of these landscape pests but not this year, so roll up your sleeves and doctor up a quick solution to spray on your plants. Put one tablespoon…
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…
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…
