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Showing posts with label Lawn and Turf. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lawn and Turf. Show all posts
Monday, March 29, 2021

Not So Fast! Gardening Tips for Early Spring by Donna Duffy

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Yes, it does feel a bit like Spring outside. And yes, there are signs of life in your yard and garden. As tempting as it is, don’t go ful...
Monday, November 2, 2020

Tips for Winter Watering

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Colorado winters are unpredictable and it isn't unusual to have an extended dry period before the spring rains begin. Following a...
Saturday, March 23, 2019

The Benefits of Core Aeration

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Photo courtesy johnson.k-state.edu Aeration, or core cultivation, is standard lawn care. Aerating a lawn means supplying the soil wit...
Monday, February 18, 2019

New to Colorado? Five Gardening Tips for Success

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Photo courtesy Colorado Dept. of Tourism Welcome to Colorado!  Regardless where you came from, you are likely to find gardening in Co...
Friday, November 30, 2018

'Tis the Season for Ice Melt by Rebecca Anderson

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Photo by Beckie Anderson Winter is here, along with the snow and ice we don’t have to worry about during the warmer months. Although ...
Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Don't Put Your Lawn to Bed Yet! by Rebecca Anderson

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Photo by Donna Duffy With fall approaching, everyone is looking forward to a break from the hot weather and summer yard chores of mowin...
Thursday, August 23, 2018

Renovating the Lawn in Fall

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Photo by Donna Duffy Does your lawn have dead spots or thinning? Do you have sections that just aren’t thriving? Once you've rul...
Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Mid-summer Lawn Care: Watering by Donna Duffy

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Photo courtesy Donna Duffy Here we are in the heat of July, and your lawn watering practices may need to be altered from those that w...
Saturday, July 7, 2018

PlantTalk: Overseeding Your Lawn (Video)

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Overseeding is a great way to manage bare spots in your lawn. Here are tips from PlantTalk!
Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Safe Alternative for Removing Weeds in Colorado Lawns by Carol King

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Want to control weeds in your landscape but hesitate using herbicides?  There are ways to control weeds without harming your children and pe...
Sunday, April 22, 2018

Go Green(er) on Earth Day!

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It's Earth Day - what better time to consider ways to go green(er) in your own landscape? Here are six simple steps to get starte...
Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Spring Lawn Management Checklist for Colorado Lawns by Dr. Tony Koski

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Photo Lawn Institute Dr. Tony Koski, Extension Turf Specialist, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension offers  this ad...
Saturday, October 21, 2017

Fertilize Bluegrass in the Fall for a Green Spring Lawn by Carol King

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Photo Carol King Did you know that fall is the best time of year to fertilize Colorado's bluegrass lawns and you still have lots ...
Friday, October 13, 2017

Fall is the Time to Manage Dandelions by Rebecca Anderson

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  Everyone recognizes a dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale ) by its bright yellow flower that transitions to a white puff ball in a matt...
Friday, October 6, 2017

Five Tips for Fall Lawn Care by Donna Duffy

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Autumn is definitely in the air and you know what that means – winter is just around the corner. Here are five actions you can take ...
Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Mid-summer Lawn Care: Fertilizing, Aerating and Mowing by Donna Duffy

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Mid-summer can be tough on turf. In addition to watering efficiently, give consideration to fertilizing, aerating and mowing practices. ...
Tuesday, November 8, 2016

All Those Leaves! What to Do? by Donna Duffy

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Leaves, leaves, leaves!! Photo courtesy Donna Duffy Special thanks to Alison O'Connor, Larimer County Extension agent,  for...
Monday, September 12, 2016

Don't Put Your Lawn to Bed Yet! by Rebecca Anderson

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Photo by Donna Duffy With fall approaching, everyone is looking forward to a break from the hot weather and summer yard chores of mo...
Monday, March 14, 2016

Rethink Your Lawn by Donna Duffy

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Photo courtesy university-gardens.com Across Jefferson County, bluegrass lawns are just starting to green up. This is a good time to t...
Thursday, July 16, 2015

Ascochyta Leaf Blight Damages Lawns by Mary Small

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Aascochyta Leaf Blight in Bluegrass Cool moist weather followed by hot dry weather often spells Ascochyta leaf blight on turf. The fung...