Don’t let the snow fool you.
So, we are in the "off" season. The irrigation has been shut off and whatever state the lawn was left in way back in September will set the stage for next spring as photosynthesis has ceased. One thing for most people that has also stopped is the watering by other...
The die is cast…almost.
In a previous blog https://www.springslawns.com/september-is-important/ I mentioned that September is the MOST important month out of the entire year as it sets the stage for the next spring. The reason for this is because the next month, October is typically the...
Blue light special failure, less is more
Have you ever bought something like a tool or a kitchen appliance or something of the like that you were going to use to get something else done? You had a choice to get something that you know was a quality product but you bought the cheaper one because it was crazy...
Don’t go there just yet!
In 1983 the band Def Leppard released their album Pyromania. The First track on the LP (you know vinyl) was Rock Rock (Till you drop). This music typified what I was listening to in the 80's. This has absolutely nothing to do with a landscape but I can segway into a...
Where do we go from here? What now?
In our journey towards a better method of making lawns look awesome we have identified some keys points that are inherent with our system and what they do for our customers. These discoveries are based on the premises of these factors: We have poor soils that are...
Soil Hydration
One of the biggest challenges we face here on the Front Range is the routine failure to water during the winter. The cold weather throws people off into thinking that the landscapes don't need water during the periods of the year when things are not growing but that...
Observe the Masses and do the Opposite
J. Paul Getty, America's first billionaire was quoted as saying, "Observe the masses and do the opposite". He was referring to conventional wisdom and how it can be a distraction from the truth. What makes its deceiving is that the masses are all doing the same thing...
What did we learn this year?
As you might have picked up from our blogs, we went to a biological system this year dropping the synthetic model. After much struggle through the years, hanging on has paid off The soils are better, the grass is looking better and our customers are happier. Biology...
OK Now What?
If you have been following, we are trying to build a community here to help people out of a lawn rut that they have been engaged with, exiting an old system and adopting a new one. This new system is the biological one. We are teaching our customers how to reestablish...
Perimeter Wire vs. Wire-Free Robotic Mowers: What’s the Difference (and Which One Is Right for You?)
One of the most confusing parts of robotic mowing for homeowners isn’t the mower itself—it’s the navigation system. That’s usually where people get stuck: “Do I need wires?”“Is wire-free better?”“Is one outdated?”“Why are there two options at all?” Let’s slow this...
Cost of Ownership: Weekly Mowing vs Robotic Mowing Over 3 Years
Most homeowners compare robotic mowing to weekly mowing the wrong way. They compare the sticker price of a mower to the monthly price of a mow crew… and stop there. But what you really care about is cost of ownership—what it costs you in money, time, stress, and lawn...
The Biggest Myths About Robotic Mowers (And What’s Actually True)
Robotic mowers tend to trigger one of two reactions: “That’s cool.” “Yeah… but that won’t work for my yard.” Most hesitation doesn’t come from facts. It comes from assumptions—often based on early-generation robots, bad YouTube videos, or pure imagination. Let’s clear...