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...
Why Wind Speed?
One of the first things I noticed when Jenny and I moved to Colorado was the amazing weather. However, from time to time along the Front Range, the weather changes abruptly. When you run a service business that works specifically outdoors, you really depend on the...
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...
Soil pH and Soil Health in Northern Colorado
Soil, the context in which plants live. Without healthy soil, it is next to impossible to have healthy plants. Spring is a perfect time to start thinking about your soil, and the health of your lawn. Since Spring is just around the corner so we want to share with you...
