Each spring the adult fly stage of the Elm Leafminer deposits larva into the leaves of our Elm trees. This larva has the potential to devastate the leaf canopy of some of our most statuesque trees. Leafminers are larvae of Sawfly wasps that feed in between the epidermal layers of a leaf. As the larvae […]
Tree Top Times
Mountain High Tree Plant Health Care and Lawn Assistant
We know that our dedicated employees contribute so much to the success of our company. We are proud to take a moment in our newsletter and introduce you to a team member each month. This June Charlene is one of our dedicated employees we’d like you to get to know. Meet Charlene Driver who handles […]
Mountain High’s Trim Department Assistant and Scheduler.
Mountain High’s trim department assistant and scheduler. Shelley is the friendly voice on the line calling with the exciting news that you are scheduled to have your tree or shrub pruning or removal work completed. Shelley relocated to Colorado from Michigan a couple of years ago and immediately brought her shining personality to Mountain High’s […]
Effect of Colorado’s Extreme Weather on Plants
Colorado’s extreme weather conditions can take their toll on sensitive trees, shrubs and flowers… Spring conditions in Colorado put trees to the test. Late snow and overnight freezing often damages newly emerging flowers and fragile leaves. Damaged tissue will become distorted and discolored, and eventually die off. Trees will have to deplete their energy reserves…….. […]
Banks Turf Mite Facts
Banks turf mites are a common destructive insect that will cause severe damage to drought stressed turf. These mites begin to feed and destroy lawns starting as early as December and will continue to feed through the winter season. The damage to a lawn is not recognized until lawns begin to come out of dormancy […]
Mountain High Tree Denver Landscape Project
Zimmerman Back Yard Project Completed: Last month we showed you beginning photos of a project we were working on. This month we are showing you the transformation. Proper discussions with our design team and a design that fits the needs identified by the owners made this possible. In this backyard the owners wanted a fire […]
Mountain High Tree Denver Montclair Project
Another Denver Montclair Project. Great improvement on Front Lawn area; new front gardens, three new trees, plants, mulch, stepping stones. Most of us are budget conscious these days and our Landscape Design Team is here to help you improve your property’s value and work within your budget. This project in Montclair is a perfect example […]
Getting Your Turf Ready for Next Spring
Fertilize in fall to get a jump on your green lawn for next year and winter mite control. Early fall is a great time to think about helping your turf get started on the right foot next spring. The cooler weather allows for more effective weed control. The heat of the summer actually forces some […]
Landscaping Can Increase Your Home Value
Many studies have been published in the past few years that examine the relationship between investing in home property landscapes and the disproportionate increase in the home’s value. Once such study was published by the Journal of Environmental Horticulture, and examines the differences between low, average, and excellent quality landscapes. The study findings showed that […]
Stressed Out Lawns in Denver
The Summer of 2010 was one of the hottest and driest on record, and the stress on your lawns is evident. News reports throughout the summer have reported on the record setting heat. These temperatures, along with below average rainfall, have stressed out lawns since June. Now, with fall here, it is important to prepare […]