Cultural Practices : Thatch Buildup
What is thatch? It is a dense, brown, spongy, organic layer of both living and dead grass, roots, and stems accumulating above the soil surface in turf. When thatch exceeds more than one inch it becomes problematic. Because thatch is spongy and once wet stays wet; the...
Lawn Problems : Rabbits
Rabbits – this word evokes in some people images of a pet; soft, cuddly, cute and Easter. In others, rabbits are a nuisance and cause serious damage to their yards. We see yards here in Colorado literally overrun by rabbits. Rabbits will eat, urinate and poop...
Irrigation: Cycle & Soak
Want to get more bang for your buck from your irrigation system? Start utilizing the cycle and soak method. What is cycle and soak? Cycle and soak method increases the number of irrigation cycles and reduces the time in each cycle. Colorado has heavy clay content in...
