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 […]
It’s been a tough spring for many lawns. Last night’s rain will definitely help, but the impacts of the warm, dry spring are appearing. If your lawn is looking less than stellar, I’ve written a new article to describe your options going forward. It’s entitled, Revive, Renovate or Rethink Your Lawn. I discuss the three […]
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 […]
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. […]
With spring right around the corner, it’s a good idea to start thinking about your landscape again. Trust me, it’s not too early. The warm weather will be here before you know it! To help you decide where to start, I made a video where I talk about the yard care tasks to complete during […]
Snow last week. Record 70’s today. High winds tomorrow. What season are we in anyway? On February 2, the country watched to see if the groundhog saw its shadow. We supposedly then know if we’re in for another six weeks of winter. I heard conflicting reports this year. Some groundhogs called for an early spring […]
How quickly change happens. I just saw the first few snowflakes of the year drift to the ground! Although it doesn’t look like the Front Range will get a huge amount moisture out of the storm, the temperatures are starting to drop dramatically. It’s easy to be taken off guard when the weather changes so quickly. Here are […]
By the time November rolls around, I’ve usually put my gardening tools away for the year. Colorado weather will always keep you guessing! I was having a conversation with an acquaintance the other day when he told me he just bought a new house. As I was congratulating him, he revealed that he had no […]
If you’re still wearing sandals and shorts, you know the weather has been warmer than usual. Both September and October were four to five degrees higher than average. Yikes! That may be great for those of you who lament summer’s departure, but your landscape plants still think it’s late August. In a normal year, most […]
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 […]
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, […]