Everything You Were Taught About Your Lawn Is Probably Wrong

There comes a point where we need to establish a new benchmark. Not a cute little lawn tip.Not another “five secrets to greener grass” article written by someone who thinks soil is just brown carpet padding. A real benchmark. Here it is: Almost everything the average...
Nine steps to a successful lawn

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...

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To Bag, or Not to Bag

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...

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What is Aeration?

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...

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Should I have my soil tested?

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...

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Watering in Colorado Springs

Watering in Colorado Springs

Watering in Colorado Springs can be a challenge as we live in a high plains desert. We receive on average approximately 17” inches of precipitation per year, a far cry from the 40” to 50” necessary to grow some of the things we want to thrive,...

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Water: The Lifeblood of the Lawn

Water: The Lifeblood of the Lawn

Most people think watering is simply about keeping the grass wet. Turn on the sprinkler, soak the surface, and call it a day. But in reality, water is far more than hydration — it’s the delivery system, the cooling system, and the energy exchange that powers every...

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Weeds: The Soil’s Silent Messengers

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...

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The Neglected Car and the Neglected Lawn

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...

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