While northern Colorado was blessed with lots of spring moisture, southern Colorado was not so fortunate. The persistent drought is still affecting southern Colorado lawns. Many lawns in the southern part of the Front Range are turning brown and patchy. Lawn problems are widespread throughout our community. As we enter the warm mid-summer months these […]
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Mow your lawn often in spring
If your lawn is still in pretty good shape and you’ve fertilized recently, it’s a good idea to mow twice per week for about a month. The more often you mow, the better you grass will look. Plus, frequent mowing will help your lawn be more resilient to drought stress between your watering days. People […]
Dealing with Dandelions
This seems to be the week of the dandelion. Have you noticed their yellow flowers dotting landscapes everywhere? The first spring flush of dandelions delights children and drives homeowners to the big box stores. Despite their temporary beauty, it’s a great idea to jump on the dandelions while you still have a chance to win […]
What’s wrong with your lawn?
I am so pleased with the way my lawn looks. If you’re worried about your lawn because it doesn’t look so great right now, bear with me for a moment. You can have beautiful grass, too. My goal is to help you create a great-looking landscape. You may have noticed some of the lawns in […]
Which lawn fertilizer should you choose?
Once your grass has turned and green and spring is here to stay, fertilizing will help your lawn take up needed nutrients. Smart fertilizing will help your lawn be green, thick, healthy, and drought-resistant this summer. If you have a lawn, you need to fertilize it. Keep in mind there’s more to it than just fertilizer. […]
More Snow? Seriously?
It’s May first. The lawns and gardens are covered with snow. Are you wondering what the late spring snow means for our landscape plants? Here are some of the possible effects snows and cold temperatures might have on our trees, shrubs, lawns and flowers: Green grass For those of you who live in the Denver […]