Before You Go to the Darkside
When I first started my business back in 2000 there was a lot more grass per capita in Colorado Springs. The installation of turf and the maintenance of it has declined for several reasons, economical, environmental, climate controversy, water price and availability,...
VooDoo Lawn Care
Colorado has a lot of problems when it comes to water. Colorado has 158 named rivers and all of those but two originate from within the state. We have a lot of water but do not keep but a little over a third of it. So where does all the water go? Through Federal laws...
A Different World…
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few years you will have noticed a few things that are changing such as, AI, automation and a lack of qualified labor to perform work that we need accomplished. This is no different in the landscaping industry,...
Let’s Talk About Lawn Failure
Every one wants a green lawn without problems. That isn't too much to ask is it? Do you want to hear the truth or are you willing to fall victim to tradition, bad habit, bro-science, conventional wisdom, myth and sometimes superstition? I will give you a little break,...
A Primer for Efficiency…
The following letter was in response to a customer that sought out my advice on transitioning a Bluegrass lawn to a Buffalo Grass lawn for the sake of saving water. I decided to share it here as a blog. This was my response: The first and foremost thing that should be...
It Doesn’t Have To Be Like This…
2025 is upon us and the growing season and the battle for your lawn will once again begin, but does it have to be the same war? While there will be the typical struggles with the usual things like aeration, weed control, getting the irrigation running, and laying down...
Recovering From Dog Urine
Dog urine can kill grass due to several factors: 1. **High Nitrogen Content**: Dog urine is rich in nitrogen, particularly in the form of urea. Nitrogen is a key nutrient for plant growth, but when concentrated, as it is in urine, it can be harmful. If the nitrogen...
The Silent Killer
Walking on your lawn you feel like you are walking on a mattress. Spongy is the word that comes to mind. Your lawn takes a lot of water to stay alive during the summer, often resulting in lakes of water. You have lawn disease break out once or twice per years and you...
Understand This and Win With Your Lawn…
Humic acid is a complex organic compound that plays a vital role in enhancing soil fertility and promoting healthy plant growth. Derived from decomposed organic matter, it forms a significant part of humus, the organic component of soil. Humic acid is produced through...
What Happens If Something Goes Wrong?
Support, Service, and the Reality of Robotic Mower Ownership No matter how excited someone is about robotic mowing, there’s almost always a quiet concern sitting underneath the excitement: “Okay… but what happens if it breaks?” That question is reasonable.And it...
Robotic Mower Security & Theft: What Actually Protects Your Investment
Almost every homeowner thinks it—but few say it out loud: “Won’t someone just steal it?” It’s a fair question.A robotic mower lives outside.It’s valuable.And it doesn’t look bolted down. So let’s talk honestly about how robotic mowers are protected, what actually...
Robotic Mower Maintenance: What It Actually Looks Like (And What It Doesn’t)
When people hear “robotic mower,” their next thought is usually: “That sounds great… until it breaks.” That reaction makes sense—because most of us are trained by traditional equipment to expect: engines belts oil changes spark plugs breakdowns at the worst possible...