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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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 […]
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. […]
Let us take you to a ballgame!
Mountain High Tree is proud to be a sponsor of the baseball season with 850 KOA radio. We’re excited for our Ballgame Contest — if you “Like” us on Facebook, you can enter to win a VIP visit for 2 guests to the 850 KOA Broadcast booth to meet Jack Corrigan and Jerry Schemmel, plus […]
Colorado Springs Fire Mitigation
Drought, Wildland Fire and Colorado Springs Many of our customers live on hillsides, mesas, and in naturally forested areas. Our native landscapes have evolved with fire. The reality is that they are prone to burn and they are meant to burn. The native ponderosa pine and Gambel oak are fire-adapted and fire is needed to […]
Kevin Kelley, Trim Supervisor, Arborist in Colorado Springs
Kevin Kelley, our trim supervisor, has been with Mountain High for 5 years. He grew up in the tree world, working with his father, dragging brush, hauling logs or playing around with a rope and saddle. He is an excellent technical climber with skills for difficult jobs. Kevin has placed in the top 3 in […]
Mulch in Denver – Organic & Local!
We have our mulch on display at our booth at the ProGreen show at the Colorado Convention Center this week (Feb 11-14) – check out our mulch colors! We make our own mulch right here in Lakewood, Colorado, using 100% recycled branches & logs from our pruning jobs. Our mulch has no construction debris, and […]