Winter Tree Care: Protecting Your Tree From Harsh Winter
Winter can be a harsh time for trees, with freezing temperatures, snow, ice and strong winds. As a homeowner, protecting your trees from the winter weather is essential so they can thrive come springtime. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a first-time tree owner, these winter tree care tips, from pruning and watering to mulching and wrapping, will help you keep your trees healthy and strong all winter. If you're considering adding hardscapes to your landscape, here’s how to get started.
Insect-Repelling Plants
Picture a warm summer evening, the sun is setting and a gentle breeze is hitting your skin as you relax outdoors. Sounds perfect, doesn’t it? Until those pesky insects come buzzing around, interrupting your peaceful moment.
Gardening for Beginners
Northern Colorado is a great place to start your journey as a gardener. With our sunny and dry climate, you can grow a variety of plants, vegetables and fruits. If you’re new to gardening, here are some tips from the experts at Detailed Landscape. We’ll help you take the first steps.
6 Tips For Hosting The Perfect BBQ
There is no doubt that Colorado summers were made for BBQs. Good food, good music and good beer creates one of the most relaxing and enjoyable environments to host a party. There’s no better time than late spring or summer to invite neighbors and friends over for a backyard party. We’ve put together a few tips to help you get the party started!
How To Save Water In The Garden
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.
Water Usage & Keeping Moisture In
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.
How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree
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.
