The Real Price of a Sick Lawn: Why Healing Costs Less Than Managing Dysfunction
We see it every day: customers who balk at the cost of a biological soil correction program, even though their lawn is struggling. They see the upfront investment and worry about the bill — but what they don’t see is the financial black hole they’re already stuck in...
“Are You Feeding Your Lawn… or Fighting It?”
Why the Future of Lawn Care Lies in Biology, Not Chemistry For decades, we’ve been told that the path to a green, lush lawn runs through a bag of synthetic fertilizer. Fast, easy, and instant gratification—just sprinkle some chemicals, and boom—green grass. But behind...
Top Risks of Using Municipal Waste as Lawn Fertilizer
Using municipal waste (often referred to as biosolids) for lawn fertilizer comes with some serious risks and trade-offs—despite being marketed as "recycled" or “sustainable.” Here's a breakdown of the potential hazards: ⚠️ Top Risks of Using Municipal Waste as Lawn...
Top Weeds in Colorado Springs and What They Mean
🌾 Top 20 Weeds in Colorado Springs & What They Indicate Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.) — Indicates compacted or bare soil and light, frequent watering Goosegrass (Eleusine indica) — Similar conditions as crabgrass Foxtail (Setaria spp.) — Warm-season annual; thrives...
Weeds Are Not The Enemy
🌱 Weeds Aren’t the Enemy—They’re the Messenger When you see a weed pop up in your lawn, what’s your first reaction? Most people grab a spray bottle or call their lawn service to “nuke it.” But what if we told you that weeds are not the enemy—they’re a symptom? A...
High Irrigation Bill?
💧 Why Is Your Lawn Water Bill So High? And What You Can Actually Do About It If you're feeling that pinch every time the water bill arrives, you're not alone. Homeowners across the country are wondering why maintaining a green lawn feels more like paying for a second...
The Mowing Industry Is Stuck in the Past—But the Future Has Arrived
For decades, the mowing industry has revolved around one central idea: build a mower that's bigger, faster, and more powerful. From walk-behinds to zero-turns and stand-ons, the focus has remained on pushing mechanical limits. But here’s the reality—there’s only so...
“The Hidden Thief in Your Lawn: How Thatch Robs You Blind—and How Biology Saves the Day”
"The Hidden Thief in Your Lawn: How Thatch Robs You Blind—and How Biology Saves the Day" When people think of lawn problems, they often imagine things they can see: brown patches, weeds, or a struggling mower fighting its way through tall grass. But lurking beneath...
Stop Saying “Just” — Why Value, Not Price, Should Drive Your Lawn Care Decisions
At Blade to Blade Lawn & Landscape, we often hear a phrase that gives us pause:"I'm just looking for someone to mow the lawn."Or…"Just need a quick fertilizer application." That one little word — “just” — minimizes the complexity, skill, and intentionality that...
Avoid a Catastrophe this Spring
If you haven't noticed, it has been very warm over the Fall and today, well it was 70°. The weather is great don't get me wrong but the impacts of this type of weather on landscapes will be very negative as we will soon find out in May when things attempt to grow...
Grass Has DNA. Microbes Have DNA. They Already Know What to Do.
Grass is not stupid.Microbes are not confused.And neither one is waiting on us to tell them how to live. Both grass and the microbes beneath it carry DNA—coded instructions refined over millions of years. Long before spreaders, sprayers, and seasonal “programs,” these...
Water Isn’t “Getting Things Wet”
It’s the operating system for microbes, roots, and the entire lawn economy (Hydrogen’s sequel) If hydrogen is the unsung superhero inside photosynthesis, then water is the stage, the wiring, and the power grid that lets the whole show happen. Most people treat...