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: 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...
Snow Mold In Northern Colorado
Every year some lawns develop snow mold. This week when I was outdoors, I saw snow mold in some yards here in Northern Colorado. From far away it looks like matted down grass, but a closer look shows a gray web-like substance on the grass. Up close it can look quite...
