EcoTurf of Northern Colorado’s Blog
Lawn Care and Gardening Tips
Ideal Lawn Mower Height Recommendations
Did you know that the numbers on your lawn mower do not correlate one to one numbers to inches? A number 3 does not mean 3 inches. A lot of people are mowing way too short because they think their mower is at 3 inches for example! Here in Northern Colorado, a high...
What is wrong with my lawn? Leaf Spot/Melting Out
Leaf spot and melting out are common diseases in turf grasses. This year in Northern Colorado, we are seeing a lot of outbreaks of Leaf Spot mainly because of atmospheric conditions and poor cultural practices. Leaf spot symptoms are the early stages of the disease,...
Irrigation Issues: Sunken Sprinkler Heads
A cause of improper sprinkler coverage is sunken sprinkler heads. Sprinkler heads settle after a few years and are too low to reach beyond a small area.
Cultural Practices : The Importance of Uniform Irrigation Coverage
irr-audit-tutorialDownload Let's talk irrigation. June, July and August are the testing grounds of uniform sprinkler coverage. It is easy to mistake whether an area is getting enough water during an irrigation cycle. But the grass will not lie! Dry, brown, and...
Weed of the Week : Windmill Grass
This grassy weed is definitely in the undesirable category. The blades of grass are course to touch and are a silvery lighter green than Fescues and Bluegrass types. It is a warm season grass and is usually found on South facing lawns and along edges because it...
Common Lawn Care Myths Debunked
Lawn Care Myth or Facts? There are many misperceptions about lawn care. We encounter them often and wanted to educate people on the most common myths/misperceptions. "We got rain this week so I don’t need to water my grass. " (MYTH) Often times our rain events do not...
Lawn Mower Maintenance Tips
Spring is a great time to get your lawn mower ready for mowing season! Time to dust off the mower and get it up and running properly for the year. Lawn mowers are often a neglected piece of equipment in households. Here are some helpful tips to keep your mower running...
Surprising Benefits of Grass in Residential Landscapes
We wanted to highlight some of the amazing benefits of having a lawn for you and the environment!
Cultural Practices : Thatch Buildup In Turf Grass
What is thatch? It is often 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.
The Significance of Wind Speed In Lawn Care
One of the questions we frequently get asked is “why the wind”? The question is often time asked after we have to reschedule part or all of a route due to high wind speeds. This decision has less to do with preference and more to do with legality and prudence. Therefore, I want to take a moment and address this issue in three succinct points. The Label is the Law, environmental stewardship, and professionalism.
Winter Watering in Northern Colorado
Do you I need to water trees, shrubs and grass in winter? Yes, winters in Colorado are dry and warm. Winter watering is necessary.
Should I Aerate My Lawn This Year?
One of the best ways to loosen Colorado soil is aeration, allowing water and micro-nutrients to enter the soil and roots to grow deeply beneath the surface, creating a strong, healthy lawn.
Weed of the Week: Goat Head – Puncture Vine
Puncture Vine or Goat Head Weed or I have even heard it called Devil's Weed (Tribulus terrestris) is showing up in Northern Colorado! Oh yay. The seeds or burrs of this weed easily puncture bike tires (hence the name!), you, and doggie paws. I think this is the weed I...
