With spring right around the corner, it’s finally time to start thinking about gardening again. This year while you’re planning your produce, it might also be a good time to reevaluate your water usage and find a few ways to cut back on your overall watering. Here are a few of our tips for using less water in your garden.
According to the City of Fort Collins, lawn watering accounts for nearly half of the water used annually by most homes, and up to 70% of water demand on a summer day. Lawns typically get more water than needed, and too much water can be just as damaging as not enough. Aside from monitoring overall water usage, there are ways to increase your yard’s water retention. These tips from our experts can cut down your water bill, keep plants from being overwatered and help conserve your city’s municipal water supply.
After the holidays, real Christmas trees can be easily reused or recycled. So before you toss it to the curb, check out these ideas for how to extend the life of your tree.
Colorado State University estimates that in the typical Colorado household, outdoor water use accounts for about 50% of overall consumption, making urban lawn watering the single largest water demand on municipal supplies. By following a few of the simple steps below, you can have a healthy, water-smart landscape that’s both beautiful and easy to maintain, while cutting down on your water bill.
Preparing your plants and structures for the harsh conditions of Colorado winters is necessary to maintain a healthy, happy landscape. With the overnight temperatures dipping down below freezing, protecting your lawn, garden, annual flowers and sprinkler system from the harsh freezes is critical in the upcoming weeks.
It’s official, fall is here. Suddenly, you can feel the crisp chill of the changing season in our Colorado air. While this change in weather is welcomed with open arms, it does mean it’s time to start thinking about winterizing your yard. Yards in Colorado go through a lot in the span of a year. From hot, dry summer temperatures to wet, heavy snow-packed winters, it’s important you take the necessary steps to prepare your plants and lawn for these changes. Here is what we suggest will best prepare your yard for the upcoming seasons.
The unique geography of Colorado’s Front Range brings with it unique weather. It may rain every afternoon in the mountains, but Fort Collins’ average yearly precipitation is only 16 inches. This arid climate can be tough on Colorado lawns. If you would like a lust lawn, here are some tips to follow!
Landscape Owner (LO): It’s August. It’s been in the 90s for weeks and my lawn is struggling. It takes a ton of water to keep it green. What should I do? Detailed Landscape (DL): Water at night!
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