Heavy rains and hail also adversely affect turf areas. Our recent weather pattern has also brought slightly below average temperatures. Cooler temperatures, physical damage to turf material, and extended periods of wetness promote a few very damaging turf pathogens. Leaf blights and leaf spots are among the most prevalent diseases in turf. Ascochyta leaf […]
Tree Top Times
What to Do For Hail Damaged Trees & Shrubs
Many of the trees that were defoliated by the hail storms will, no doubt, react to the event by pushing out new leaf tissue. Since there are still several weeks of summer left we must do what we can to take care of the new plant material. Ensuring adequate watering and applying appropriate levels of […]
Tree Storm Damage in Denver
It is a cliché to say that Colorado has erratic weather. One would have to look no further than the events of this summer. An amazing 85% of the Denver metro area has experienced at least one major hail storm. The most recent hail storm was accompanied by 70 to 100 mph winds and several […]
Denver Lawn Irrigation
As the temps heat up be sure to have your irrigation system at the ready. Many homeowners who recently completed a landscape renovation are now enjoying the fruits of their labor. Unfortunately, the work is never done when it comes to maintaining a healthy landscape. The extreme heat puts a tremendous amount of stress on […]
Denver Lawn Technician
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 July Brenda is one of our dedicated employees we’d like you to get to know. Brenda has been consistently dedicated […]
Ascohyta Lawn Disease
As the nice spring conditions give way to the heat and dryness of summer the turf will pay the price. A common disease known as Ascochyta has been popping up all over town. Damage from this leaf disease is extremely unsightly. Patches of infected tissue can eventually take over an entire lawn. Managing turf with […]
The Effect of June Weather on Denver Trees
The hail storms, high temperatures and dry conditions of June put a lot of stress on our trees in Colorado. What is the best way to react to to conditions? The weather conditions that occur in June often strip trees of leaves, damage branches, cause root dieback and deplete energy reserves. It is very important […]
Mountain High Tree Customer Service Representative
Meet Laurie Espinoza, Customer Service Representative Laurie started with us in January as a Customer Service Representative. She is also a training assistant for new hires and is working with our customers to help resolve their concerns. She has a wonderful way with people and has admitted that she feels personally rewarded every time her […]
Denver Landscape Project
One year later If you remember, last year we showed you a project we did in historic Montclair in July 2011. Project: We took out those old juniper bushes that smothered the house, and created flower beds with perennials, bushes and trees. We also brought in rocks and used flagstone to create a pathway to […]
Managing Your Lawn During Drought in Denver
Managing Lawns during Drought The obvious answer to drought stress on lawns is to apply water.Deep, infrequent watering to the depth of the root system is the ideal situation. This should be done when lawns show the first signs of drought stress, such as wilting, darkening color, and footprints remaining after walking across the lawn. Once […]