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 […]
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Types of Sprinkler Systems in Denver
In-ground Irrigation The most effective and efficient way to keep your lawn green is to install an in-ground irrigation system. Green lawns can increase your home’s resale value by 14%, according to experts. This post will explain the basic components that are used in an underground irrigation system. What is an In-ground Irrigation System? An […]
Seasonal Sprinkler Tips
Water Saving Practices SPRING TIPS Turn your sprinklers on! Preform a check-up on your irrigation system. Check for leaks and broken or clogged sprinkler heads. Once on, make sure adjust the sprinkler heads to make sure it’s not watering streets or sidewalks. Install a rain sensor that turns off your system during rainy weather. Consider […]
Lawn Fertilization in Colorado Springs
Great news, our Colorado Springs location, Mountain High Tree Care & Consulting, is going to start offering Lawn Fertilization Programs starting in spring 2015. Their Lawn Service Programs include Nature’s Way, a locally produced organic fertilizer; Extended Release fertilizers, which slowly feed the lawn to keep it green all season; a Conventional Program which keeps lawns […]
Colorado Lawn Weed Control
So you have weeds in your lawn in Colorado. What do you do to keep them at bay? The ideal time to deal with lawn weeds is in the late summer and early fall. The best way to have a weed free lawn is to have a healthy lawn. Fertilization: Healthy lawns are fertilized, particularly […]
New Sod Care in Denver
So you just had sod installed on your lawn, here are our tips on how to best take care of your new sod so that it stays healthy and establishes in your lawn: Sod Care – First 2 Weeks: The key to establishing new sod is to keep it properly watered for the first month. […]
Denver Lawn Seeding Watering & Care
When Mountain High Tree, Lawn and Landscape apply seed for lawns, we first aerate the areas to be seeded and then apply the seed. In heavily damaged areas, additional spot seeding may be necessary. Spring and fall are the prime times to seed when temperatures are cooler. Here are our recommendations for newly seeded lawns: […]
Drip Irrigation in Denver
As the weather starts getting warmer and we start turning on our sprinkler systems, remember to do a thorough inspection of all of the heads and check the entire yard for leaks. After walking through the system one zone at a time checking for misaligned heads, improper spray patterns or small leaks, be sure not […]
Denver Lawn Fertilization in the Spring
Let us help you get your lawn ready for FUN! Yay! It’s finally April and a great time to start planning your family’s springtime and summertime FUN outdoor activities. We know that it’s on your To Do List to start getting your grass green and healthy, planting your flower beds and vegetable gardens, getting your […]
Sprinkler Shut Off in Denver
This Friday & Saturday, October 4th-5th, is predicted to be pretty cold! We don’t know for sure if it will freeze in your area, but we always say: better safe than sorry! So we recommend this easy way to protect your sprinkler system from a possible freeze: Get a cloth or towel, put it over […]