Voles, voles, everywhere! Recent reports including a news report run on KDVR: Fox 31 on 5/6/14 indicates voles are doing a great deal of damage to landscapes in Denver and areas along the Front Range. Check out the video from Fox31 below: What are voles? Voles are small, mouse-like rodents that exist throughout Colorado. Though commonly […]
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Emerald Ash Borer – What this means for Colorado Springs
Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) was introduced into North America in the 1990’s. It was first reported killing Ash trees in Michigan in 2002. Since then, infestations have been found throughout the Midwest and as far east as Pennsylvania, devastating entire populations of Ash trees. Recently, it “piggy-backed” its way to Boulder, Colorado. Much of […]
May Lawn Care in Denver
May Lawn Care: May is a transition month in lawn care in Colorado. While the Kentucky bluegrass and rye grass are now out of dormancy, the warmer season grasses will now start to green up as well. If you have not had your lawn fertilized yet, your yard will be looking for food. Colorado’s Front […]
How to detect Emerald Ash Borer in Ash Branches
Watch the video above from eabcolorado.com to see how the branches can be peeled to detect galleries and larvae. The Emerald Ash Borer has been found in Colorado. With it’s arrival, many of our urban Ash Trees are threatened by this pest. Early detection of it’s presence is crucial to planning and carrying out control in our […]
Should you protect your Ash Tree from the Emerald Ash Borer in Denver?
Since the Emerald Ash Borer has landed in Colorado, a lot of people are asking us if they need to take preventative measures to protect their Ash Trees. Not all trees need to be treated, here is a great diagram from Colorado State Extension with good tips on how to decide if you should treat your […]
Wood Boring Insects of Ash Trees
Ash is one of the most widely planted trees in Colorado, with most plantings either involving green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) or white ash (F. americana). Several insects are associated with these plants, including leafcurling aphids, various caterpillars and sawflies that chew the leaves, and wood borers and bark beetles that develop within the trunk and […]
Lawn Problems in Denver
Lawn difficulties can occur in small areas or major patches. In the worst cases the entire lawn can show damage. Sometimes the problems are due to poor growing environments, improper lawn care practices, or adverse weather conditions. Other problems can be due to inadequate water, pets, insects, pests, or diseases. The following information is a […]
Your Landscape’s Soil Quality
Do you know your landscape’s soil quality? Isn’t Mother Nature magnificent! Our landscapes are coming back to life every day! It is crucial for you to take advantage of this springtime to ensure the best results for your yard’s health all summer long. Promoting soil quality should be part of your landscape care program. The […]
Recommended Trees to plant in Colorado Springs
Recommended trees for spring planting in Colorado Springs: Bigtooth/Canyon Maple (Acer grandidentatum, above left) – The Canyon Maple is native to many parts of western Colorado and is very tolerant of our soils and climate. It has splendid fall color. The smaller, compact size of this tree also adds another small tree to your palette. […]
Drip Irrigation in Denver
As the weather starts getting warmer and we start turning on our sprinkler systems, remember to do a thorough inspection of all of the heads and check the entire yard for leaks. After walking through the system one zone at a time checking for misaligned heads, improper spray patterns or small leaks, be sure not […]