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…
For many of us across the United States, Arbor Day comes and goes with little fanfare or recognition. In fact, most people aren’t even aware of when and why it’s celebrated. The first official Arbor Day celebration took place way back on April 10th, 1872 – some 147 years ago. During this inaugural celebration, it was…
Spring has finally arrived and it’s time to turn your attention to lawn care. As temperatures begin to increase and the root systems of your lawn begin to reignite with energy for the growing season, it’s important you’re doing all you can to aid in this process of rebirth that happens each and every year.…
When residents of Colorado experienced an unexpected blizzard exactly one week before the official start of spring, many were taken off guard. Temperatures had been gradually warming up leading up to this meteorological event, then plummeted as high winds (some hurricane strength) and heavy snowfall crippled much of the state. The aforementioned winds were unrelenting…
The first day of spring is Wednesday, March 20. With much of the country experiencing cooler temperatures and even record snowfall this season (even Las Vegas saw some of the powdery white stuff) it’s no surprise that spring fever has certainly infected many residents across the nation. As we head into the spring of 2019,…
Taking care of your home’s landscape can be a tedious and exhausting task that rarely lessens during the heart of the season. And that season is long – typically stretching from early April until late-October. We all work long hours, which often limits our time with family and friends when the weekend finally rolls around.…
Archeological digs often unearth some amazing artifacts which provide a rare glimpse into the past and how generations before us lived. But could a two-thousand-year-old date tree seed still sprout? For thousands of years, the Judean Date Tree was an invaluable food source in the desert of the Kingdom of Judah, as well as providing…
Many Colorado residents assume that once November and December hit, their lawns no longer need moisture. What those residents forget is the blazing Colorado sun is still very much in full vigor, and without rain or regular snowfall, the conditions are perfect for lawn mites. Lawn mites are especially active from December through late April…
