If you're wondering how often to fertilize lawn areas in Colorado, the answer depends on your grass type, elevation, soil conditions, and goals. Most Colorado lawns benefit from 2–4 fertilizer applications per year, but timing...

Mulch is one of the simplest things you can do for a tree, and one of the easiest to get wrong. Done right, it holds water, blocks weeds, and protects roots all year. Done wrong,...

You just had fresh sod laid down, and your yard looks like a perfect green carpet. The thing is, it is not ready for backyard games or pets just yet. Those first few weeks are...

Picking a sod for your Colorado yard is a lot like picking running shoes. Both pairs work, but one fits your routine better. The same goes for the fescue vs bluegrass question most homeowners run...

If you have ever pushed a shovel into your yard and felt it bounce back, you already know what Rocky Mountain clay feels like. Most homes across the Roaring Fork Valley sit on heavy clay...

Colorado garden beds fight a tough trio: heavy clay, alkaline soil, and short growing windows. The mulch you pick either makes that easier or harder. Two of the most common picks at local yards are...

Colorado's mountain terrain is stunning. It is also one of the hardest places in the country to keep soil in place. Steep grades, heavy summer cloudbursts, rapid snowmelt, and freeze-thaw cycles all work together to...

Growing a healthy lawn in Colorado is not as simple as picking up any bag of grass seed off a shelf. The state has a wide range of elevations, soil types, and climate conditions that...

Colorado is one of the best places to grow wildflowers. The high altitude, dry summers, and wide-open spaces make it a natural fit for native plants that bloom without much fuss once they settle in....