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...
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...
Irrigation: Sunken Sprinkler Heads
A common problem we hear in the heat of summer is, “I have a dead spot in my lawn.” The majority of the issues are irrigation related. One cause of improper sprinkler coverage is sunken sprinkler heads. Sprinkler heads settle after a few years (ours needed...
What Is In A Bag Of Fertilizer?
Most of you know, if you have ever spent any time in a conversation with me, I usually prefer liquid fertilizer applications compared to granular fertilization. The reason is mainly because I have a terrific amount of control over what goes into the tank and therefore...
