Lawn Insects and Lawn Fungi Are at a Near Record High This Spring The large amount of moisture in the month of May combined with very high humidity in the Denver Metro Area has created multiple environmental problems for lawns. Lawn diseases are abnormally active because of the moisture conditions and long term wet soil. […]
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Getting Ready For Spring
It’s Time to Get Ready for Spring: The weather in March can be unpredictable. In the past few years we have seen everything from deep snow to daffodils. It’s important to prepare your landscape for the end of winter and the beginning of spring. There are all kinds of chores to do in order to […]
Weed and Feed for Lawns – 5 Reasons not to use it!
Weed and Feed is a commonly sold combination herbicide and fertilizer product that is offered by many lawn fertilization brands. These are “designed” to feed your grass while also killing weeds. But if you read the back of the bag, you’ll see many cautions about it’s use. We DO NOT recommend using Weed and Feed […]
Winter is the perfect time to check tree structures!
Tree Tips: Winter is a great time to take a close look at the structure of your mature deciduous trees. During the growing season, leaf canopies obstruct our ability to see branch structures from the ground. It is important to take the time to look closely for problems that could create current or future […]
Douglas-Fir Tussock Moth “They’re back”!
COLORADO SPRINGS BRANCH NEWS Douglas-Fir Tussock Moth (Orgyia pseudotsugata) Populations of this defoliating caterpillar surged in 2014 in Colorado Springs. You can see groups of partially or totally defoliated trees in many areas. Especially noticeable were Spruce trees with a distinctive orange colorations along the Academy Blvd. corridor and a large area of Gray Fir trees […]
Keep your trees, shrubs and lawn safe when using a de-icing agent!
LAWN Salt and ice-melt damage to yards:As the freezing and thawing of snow on sidewalks and drives occurs, please keep in mind ice melt can damage lawns and other sensitive plants. To prevent long term injury/damage, toss cleared snow far enough so it won’t melt back onto concrete and refreeze. This keeps salt applications (and subsequent […]
Winter landscape problems – Sunscald
Landscape It is hard to believe that with the shorter days and the much cooler temperatures that there is anything that may pose a risk to the plant material in our landscape. The younger deciduous trees in your yard may be at risk for something known as sun scald. When the day time temperatures climb […]
Water your trees in the winter!
Your trees are thirsty! Make sure to water your trees on warmer days, give them a nice long soak with the hose. Did you know that on average, it takes up to 12” of snow to equal just 1″ of actual moisture? That means these light dustings of snow in Denver the past few weeks have […]
Water Saving Tips for your Denver Lawn
We all want beautiful, colorful and healthy lawns, but how much watering is actually needed. There are often water restrictions and our own environmental concerns telling us to use less water. So how much water should you use and how should you use it? Divide By Zones Different plants need different amounts of water. Divide […]
Emerald Ash Borer Traps at Denver Botanic Gardens
The Denver Botanic Gardens is helping spread awareness of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a destructive pest that is responsible for the death of millions of Ash trees across the nation. They’ve marked their Ash trees with yellow bands – prompting people to read more at www.eabcolorado.com, a great resource for everything EAB. Near the […]