Shape and Prune for Winter Protection
August 12, 2016 Heavy fall snow pushed this tree over.
When we’re still hovering around the 90-degree range, it’s hard to think about the chilly days of winter when snow and winds ravage...
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Tip of the Week! Time to Prune Tomatoes
August 04, 2016 Zucchini and peas are pick-able in our gardens now. But otherwise, we’re in the summer stall – waiting for the majority of our plants to ripen for the harvest. Besides watering...
Tip of the Week! Perennials That Are More Than Pretty
July 29, 2016 In the heat of the summer, we’re very aware that some plants take the heat better than others – and that some need more water than others to stay perky. Mother Nature reminds...
Urban Landscape Technology – A Glimpse into Tomorrow
July 21, 2016 Technologist and urban planners have been diligently working on transforming landscape technology for the past several decades. These metamorphosis will forever change the way we...
Tip of the Week! 3 Smart Ways to Cut Summer Water Bills
July 19, 2016 If you have a typical Colorado household, you expect your water bill to go up in the summer. With much of Colorado still hovering in the 90s, the heat wave drives up water used for...
Japanese Beetles – The New Plant Invader
July 12, 2016 Close encounter of the most destructive kinds.
Courtesy of Herb Gardens
The Japanese Beetle was first found in the United Stated in 1916 near Riverton, New Jersey. They are...
Tip of the Week! How to Get Your Lawn Through The Heat Wave
July 08, 2016 We’re in the middle of another long stint of 90+ degree days and many lawns are definitely showing signs of stress. But before you pour on more water, make sure you are not already...
Tip of the Week! Beware: Insects are Invading
July 01, 2016
Our run of sunny days hitting 90 degrees and higher plus rainy evenings has created an explosion of insects in...
Tip of the Week! Give Thirsty Pollinators a Drink Without Drowning Them
June 30, 2016 One of the problems that traditional bird baths and outdoor water features have is that bees and other small pollinators try to perch on the sides, and lose their balance. Often their perch...
Green Roofs – Trending in the New Millennium
June 24, 2016
Green Roofs also known as “euro roofs” have been seen gracing industrial buildings dating back as far as 1935. It has...
Tip of the Week! Cooling Down a Heat Wave
June 21, 2016 When temps hit the ’90s, lawns start to stress. That is because most of our Colorado lawns are bluegrass, a cool season grass which doesn’t much care for heat waves.
When we...
Tip of The Week! Mulch is Good for Your Landscape
June 15, 2016 As the Front Range heads into the first heat wave of the season, we know our plants will be thirstier and of course, we’ll be watering them more. When we crank up the water, we should...