Hidden Pests in Open Spaces – Canada Thistle One of the joys of living in Colorado is enjoying the vast amount of open space all around us. Many of our clients are fortunate enough to live close to or even directly next to open spaces. Unfortunately there are hidden pests that find these areas as […]
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Trees Effected by High Heat in Denver
The native Hackberry enters a pseudo-dormancy when temps are extreme. Are you feeling the effects of the heat? Lack of energy, premature exhaustion, and an overwhelming desire to seek a cool shady place? The truth is that our trees are affected by these extreme temperatures in the same manner as we are. Trees respond to […]
Billbugs in Denver
Billbugs Are Making a Strong Appearance This Year in the Denver Metro Area: Over the last few years Bill bugs have not been a huge problem. They were around, but there were few reported cases of large amounts of Billbug damage in lawns. However, this year several areas are seeing a resurgence of this lawn […]
Summer Insects in Denver
Summer Insect Update! Mild spring conditions have resulted in population explosions in several insects that damage our trees and shrubs. In Colorado, the month of May normally includes several very cold nights and even a few snow storms. These lagging winter conditions help to reduce several insect’s populations as they begin to come out of […]
How to Inspect Your Trees After Storm Damage
While much of the storm damage to trees is obvious, some may not be. Branches can be cracked, or fractured, and may not be easily seen from the ground. It is always a good idea to take a slow walk around your property looking closely for signs of something out of place, such as branches […]
Pruning Trees in Denver
I know it is difficult to think about fall when it is 90 plus degrees outside, but when it comes to your landscape it pays to stay a couple steps ahead. Fall or Winter are the best times of year to prune trees that have related pathogens. Fireblight and Dutch Elm Disease are two diseases […]
Japanese Beetles
Two straight months of extremely high temperatures has taken its toll on many lawns, and now we are seeing the return of an unwelcomed pest to make matters worse. The extreme temperatures and long spans of drought conditions have begun to take a toll on many homeowners’ lawns. Large brown patches from the intense sun […]
How Does Hail & Heavy Rains Affect Turf
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 […]
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 […]