It’s Springtime in the Rockies, a time to start enjoying all the outdoor activities our warmer weather brings. A time to enjoy green grass, flowering plants, gardens and the feel of the sun’s warmth. Now is the time to get the pre-emergent on your lawn to fight problems – like Crabgrass. It is also time […]
Tree Top Times
Lakewood Lawn Care
Mountain High Tree, Lawn & Landscape offers a full range of lawn services in Lakewood, including lawn fertilization, organic lawn care, weed control, lawn aeration, extended release fertilizers, and lawn pest control. With Lakewood’s hot, dry summers, and winters that bring huge snowstorms and also long periods of dry weather, our lawns need a lot […]
Lakewood Tree Service
Mountain High Tree, Lawn & Landscape’s Arborists in Lakewood will treat your trees right, we are experts in tree trimming, diagnosing tree health issues, and tree removals. We have all the equipment to handle large trees, even those that are hard to access or several stories tall. Our expert tree climbers can reach hard to […]
Winter Lawn Care in Denver
Lawn Care in the Denver Area can be tricky. This year is no different. Because of the heavy snowfall of January, Snow Mold can now be found on many lawns in the Denver area. It appears as gray matted down grass once the snow melts off. Fungicides need to be applied prior to long lasting […]
Tussock Moth in the Front Range
The insect known as Douglas-Fir Tussock moth began showing up again around the Denver Metro Area in 2015; it pops up in sporadic pockets in landscapes and parks. The larva of this insect feeds on needles of Spruce, Douglas-Fir, White Fir and Concolor Fir. The feeding of this larva typically begins at the top of […]
Bugs, varmints, and diseases to be on the look out for!
Snow mold may become a problem if we do receive any more snow and it can cause considerable damage to your grass. The best thing to do is gently sweep any areas with a broom or leaf rake to loosen up the mold and allow the area to dry out. Gently fluff as needed. Always make […]
Meet Becky Black
Becky has been with Mountain High since 2004 where she performs administrative, research and other work for the sales crew. Working for up to 7 sales guys keeps her very busy. She is a busy mom of 2, with 1 daughter who is an artist extraordinaire and her son Nick who is a […]
In Colorado Springs, Mountain High is proud to be a sponsor and partner with Pikes Peak Urban Gardens (PPUG).
Spring time preparation! March is the time to start prepping your vegetable gardens for planting in later spring. PPUG offers the following suggestions. Apply a layer of compost now so soil organisms have time to break it down so it is ready for plants. A general rule is to add a 2-inch layer of compost […]
Emerald Ash Borer in The Denver Post
The Denver Post just reported on the Emerald Ash Borer, a pest that has the potential to do $82 million in damage to our Denver trees. While the Emerald Ash Borer has not been found in Denver yet, it has unfortunately arrived in Boulder, Colorado, and it’s likely it will spread into Denver Ash trees […]
Roots: The Landscape Below Ground
Roots – Because roots are “out of sight” they are usually “out of mind”. As well as absorbing nutrients and water, they are key to a tree’s ability to support itself. Drought or other impacts can cause a loss of portions of a tree’s root system, so supplementing these needs is important. Following are some ways […]