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Another Spring Snowstorm?

With several inches of snow and an overnight low in the 20’s predicted today, we’re in for another late spring snowstorm. And just when our lilacs were in full bloom and the trees have just leafed out! Ah…Colorado. It always keeps you guessing. Our landscape plants can suffer during spring snowstorms for two reasons. First, heavy […]

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April Yard Care Tasks

The month of April is off to a wild start! The major spring snowstorm caused branch breakage and delivered some much-needed moisture. To help you figure out what you need to do for your landscape during the month of April, I made a video summarizing the most important tasks. In the video, I talk about lawn […]

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Turf on South Facing Slope

Water Now to Prevent Mite Damage and Winterkill

It’s been perfect spring weather. However, when people wear shorts on St. Patrick’s Day, I start worrying about mite damage and winterkill. If you’re planning to be out in your yard this weekend, be sure to water. Why do we need to water? It’s March for crying out loud! Yes, but our landscapes are D-R-Y. […]

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Yard Care Tips for May

Finally! It looks like it’s going to be a beautiful weekend to work in the yard. I’ve gotten a bit behind due to the snow, so I’m going to address the most important things first. Here’s my list for this weekend. Turn on your sprinkler system. As soon as the weather warms up, our lawns and […]

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Dealing with Broken Branches

Spring snow is full of moisture. That’s good news for winter-dehydrated landscape plants, but can cause problems for our trees and shrubs. During late spring snow storms, the wet flakes cling to branches, causing them to bow under the weight. Sometimes branches will bend outward from the plant’s center. But if enough heavy snow accumulates, […]

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