American author Ray Bradbury once said, “Too much of anything isn’t good for anyone.” To the surprise of some, water falls into that category – at least when it comes to the necessary amount of hydration for healthy plants, trees and shrubs. The first half of 2019 has been a meteorological hodge-podge of abnormal temperatures…
The Japanese beetle may look beautiful on the outside with its shimmering green, coppery-brown colored body, but their beauty hides an insatiable appetite which can quickly destroy plant matter on your property. For almost one hundred years, the Japanese beetle has been wreaking havoc on lawns and throughout landscapes across the eastern United States and…
For much of the country, temperatures were unseasonably cool during the spring and early summer of 2019. Factor in high levels of rainfall during the early spring and lawns across the country never looked so lush, green and healthy to the delight of homeowners and businesses. But meteorological patterns rarely stay constant, as was evident…
Water conservation is certainly on the minds of homeowners in Colorado and other mid-western states, where drought conditions are often a way of life from year to year. The National Drought Mitigation Center in Nebraska reports that people are becoming more aware and concerned about water usage and droughts, especially in the Four Corners region…
Before homeowners and even landscape professionals begin planning their garden design, they’ll first consult the hardiness zone map, which ensures their geographical location can support their growth. According to a recent poll conducted by the New York Times, readers were asked to describe how they saw climate change affecting their residential properties. Several homeowners actually…
Father’s Day is coming and it’s time to honor the Dads in our lives. But what’s your plan this year? A nice dinner? A gift card to his favorite hardware store? Last minute dash to the store for a tie or coffee mug? Sure, you could fall back on the same old same old, but…
The week is proudly sponsored by the Pollinator Partnership, whose mission is to promote the health and sustainability of pollinators critical to our food supply and ecosystems across the globe. From the Pollinator Partnership, “Pollinators are essential to our daily life. Imagine a cup without coffee, a garden without flowers or a plate without food. With…
In Colorado, it’s often said if you don’t like the weather, just wait five minutes. Despite March 20 being the official start to spring, April saw unseasonably cool temperatures and ever-accumulating snow just as trees and shrubs were all beginning to emerge from dormancy. But then on May 21, after many trees and shrubs had…
Trees, shrubs and lawns have finally emerged from their winter slumber and are showing signs of life. Unfortunately, so have the stubborn weeds from last season, which often plague one’s property come the spring. One of the most common (and prolific) is known as the dandelion. Many individuals are not aware that they are in…
Emerald ash borer (or more commonly known as EAB) was first confirmed in Colorado in September of 2013, in the City of Boulder. For several years after, the beetle was a common news headline as cities across the state scurried to find solutions in an effort to protect their community ash trees from destruction. Approximately…
