Let’s talk about Water

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,...

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...
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 maximize...
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 of...
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 that most of...
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...
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, particularly grass. This...