Let’s talk about Water
Water is a pretty hot topic that is talked about a lot, usually without enthusiasm. Water is expensive and not a lot of people realize what water is really for or have a proper watering technique. This is compounded by a misunderstanding about soil composition,...
The Abundance of Nitrogen
FREE NITROGEN
Carbon is the starting Point
Carbon has several important functions in the soil. It is most easily viewed as a savings account in the soil
September is important!
September is the most important month for the lawn. Let me explain. This is typically the last month where temperatures exist that can produce change. Once the first freeze occurs several things happen, the microbes go dormant, transpiration stops, photosynthesis...
“It’s too late”
"It's too late." We hear this a lot this time of year. The truth is the length of the lawn season is much longer than people realize and the second half is far more important that the first half. September is the most important month out of the entire year as it...
Nine steps to a successful lawn
Thank you for your interest in Blade to Blade. We know your landscape is a source of pride and we value this by delivering to you a quality product with outstanding service. Our approach to maintenance provides a well balanced approach to lawn care to...
To Bag, or Not to Bag
A response to the grass clipping question We have written this informative letter to address and answer the question, where does all of the grass go? Your service quote has within it a provision designed into the cost of the program to handle the problem...
What is Aeration?
Aeration is the process of using a machine which pushes a tine into the ground 2”- 3” to extract a core or a “plug”, creating a small hole in the surface of the sod. Why do we do this do you ask? There are several reasons, but the predominate reason is...
Should I have my soil tested?
I hope that you will read this as it may save you a ton of money in the future but that is your call. I have come a long way in the past year in understanding the elements of the soil and how they affect the turf and ultimately how it affects your pocket book. I used...
Weeds: The Soil’s Silent Messengers
When most people see weeds, they see a nuisance. But in reality, weeds are nature’s way of sending a message — a biological signal about what’s going wrong beneath the surface. Every weed species has its preferred conditions: compacted soils, high or low pH, poor...
The Neglected Car and the Neglected Lawn
Imagine owning a car that’s been neglected for years. Oil changes missed. Filters dirty. Tires bald. It still runs—but barely. Every trip to the mechanic costs a little more. Parts wear out faster. Mileage drops. Eventually, the cost of keeping it on the road starts...
Mowing Has Become a Time Trap: But It Doesn’t Have to Be
For 26 years now, I’ve been running Blade to Blade Lawn & Landscape here in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Over the past seven years, I’ve noticed a real trend emerging—something that’s reshaping how we think about mowing our lawns. And that’s the growing interest...