Zimmer Back Yard Project: This property is located off of Kipling Pkwy in Lakewood and features a very nicely sized back yard with loads of potential. Recognizing this potential, the homeowners contacted our sales/design department to discuss how to get the most out of the space. The ultimate goal for the back yard was to […]
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Recovering Your Yard From Summer in Denver
Yard recovery this fall Given the very long and hot summer we have had, many lawns have areas of drought stress and/or dormant grass. Just like winter dormancy, summer dormancy involves a loss of green color. The question is: What are appropriate strategies for water management when extended drying conditions arrive? First, consider the health […]
Fireblight and Dutch Elm Disease
Pruning your trees this fall Fall is the best time of year to prune trees that have related pathogens. Fireblight and Dutch Elm disease are two diseases that have to be taken care of in the dormant season. Many homeowners see the effects of Fireblight in the summer time and become anxious to do something about […]
Mountain High Tree Customer Service Represenative
Mary Wynn Mary has been with Mountain High since June of 2006. She is our lead Customer Service Representative and a huge asset for the company. She has three daughters that she enjoys spending her spare time with. Mary and her husband love hiking and traveling, and she has recently visited the Washington/Oregon coastline, made […]
Denver Montclair Landscape Project
Completion of the Denver Montclair Project. It’s a showcase! Front sidewalk, fence, gardens, trees, plants, sod and sprinkler system – amazing! Since March, we have been reporting in the TTT on the Montclair Project. First, we started with the Get Your Green Lawn On special, applying Nature’s Way to green up the grass. Then, Greg […]
Japanese Beetles in Denver
Japanese Beetle is making its presence known in turf areas and on shrubs and trees alike. The extreme temperature has taken a toll on many of our lawns. Large brown patches from the intense sun are made worse by a very unwelcome pest. The Japanese Beetle is making its presence known in turf areas, and […]
Preparing Your Trees for Winter
Time to prepare your trees for winter. The summer seems to have sped by faster than usual this year. The relentless heat of June, July and August is behind us. September brings the hope for cooler nights and more average daytime high temperatures. This is when many of us take a breath, with the kids […]
Mountain High Tree Customized Landscape Project
Summer always goes by too quickly, and many people don’t get around to their landscape projects. Get a jump on things and get ready for next spring. Many homeowners are becoming reacquainted with the idea of investing in their homes in order to get the most out of their money. Instead of moving into a […]
How to Prepare Your Trees for Winter Storms in Denver
The end of summer is approaching and it is time to prepare your trees for the storms of winter. Each fall many homeowners scramble to prepare their landscape for winter and the intense storms that follow. Fall pruning helps to remove potential hazards that arose during the growing season. Thinning the canopies reduces the “wind […]
Voles in Denver
Have you seen vole damage in your landscape? Here are some examples: In Denver, during most summers voles will move into wild or native areas and feed on fast growing grasses and small shrubs. However, this year we have seen active burrowing in turf areas throughout the entire summer. The voles use the burrows that […]