Archive for: October 2008

By August, lawn winterizing products …

Centipedegrass (Eremochloa ophiuroides) was introduced into the United States in 1919 from China and is sometimes referred to as “China grass” or “Chinese lawngrass.” Centipedegrass is a slow-growing perennial turfgrass that spreads by stolons (aboveground stems) that resemble centipedes, hence …

Home lawns are an integral part of the landscape—perfect for lounging, ball games, and cookouts—a real asset to any home. A beautiful lawn enhances any landscape not only by improving the aesthetic and economic value of the home but by …

Mulching is one of the most important ways to maintain healthy landscape plants. A mulch is any material applied to the soil surface for protection or improvement of the area covered. Mulching is really nature’s idea. Nature produces large quantities …

Fall is the best time of year to fertilize Colorado’s bluegrass lawns. Promotions about “lawn winterization” may sound mysterious, but there’s nothing magical about it. Simply fertilize with nitrogen sometime during late September to early November along the Front Range, …