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.
Advice From Our Experts – OTC Fertilizers And Weed Killers
Fertilizing plants is crucial to maintaining your landscaping. There are many, many fertilizers to choose from, but what does the soil really need? In a nutshell, fertilizer should supply nutrients to the soil without adding anything extra that the soil doesn’t need. In Colorado, our soil often needs nitrogen, and only occasionally will our soil need extra iron. For instance, if the grass turns yellow after a nitrogen fertilizer is applied, then an additional fertilizer that contains iron should be used.
The Importance Of Winter Watering
Most Colorado residents retreat indoors with their hot cocoa and tea during the winter – spending time doing yard work isn’t usually at the top of our to-do lists until late spring. However, Colorado’s Front Range winters can be harsh on your landscaping. Did you know that it takes 10 inches of snow to equal one inch of rain? Low precipitation levels can dehydrate dormant plants and it can be months before you see which plants have been damaged. That’s why it’s important to water your plants during the winter months. Keeping your soil moist will keep roots from drying out, which prevents root loss and plant loss.
Favorite Hardscapes | Outdoor Firepits
Living in Colorado we find ways to enjoy our sunshine all year – even when the temperature doesn’t cooperate. Adding hardscape elements to your landscaping is not only a good way to extend the use of your outdoor area, they’re also water efficient, add contrast and comfort, and are easy to maintain. Firepits in particular are a great option for Northern Colorado residents looking to give their backyard some extra life during long winter months. They add a beautiful focal point and create a cozy space for you and your family to enjoy year-round.
How To Prepare For A Hard Freeze
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.
Winterization And Winter Irrigation
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.
Rooted In Family
At its heart, Detailed Landscape is a family business. Part of Detailed’s origin story involves lawnmowers given to Clint by his dad, and the importance of family involvement never went away. Really, it grew stronger. Currently, Clint’s wife Stacey runs the office, there are husband and wife teams on board, father and son and nephew teams, plus Clint’s own dad and son.
