Mile High Lifescape

6 minutesWhat happens if you apply fertilizer to wet grass? Applying fertilizer to wet grass often creates problems that can damage your lawn rather than help it grow. Timing fertilizer application represents one of the most critical yet overlooked aspects of effective lawn care in the Front Range region. The moisture content of both your grass […]

7 minutesThe best time of day to mow lawn in hot weather is either early in the morning (6-9 AM) or early in the evening (4-6 PM) after temperatures have cooled but before dusk. Mowing during peak heat puts unnecessary stress on grass, leading to browning, moisture loss, and potential long-term damage.  This timing becomes especially

7 minutesHow to get rid of rabbits in my yard? To discourage rabbits from entering your yard, use an integrated strategy: install barriers, remove dense vegetation, and apply either natural or chemical deterrents. Rabbit activity has increased throughout Denver neighborhoods in recent years. These animals don’t just nibble on a few plants – they systematically damage

8 minutesHow to keep raccoons out of your yard? To keep raccoons out of your yard, focus on removing potential food sources, securing your trash, and trying to deter them with physical barriers and strong deterrents. Raccoons (Procyon lotor) rank among the most persistent urban wildlife concerns in our Colorado communities. These intelligent creatures adapt quickly

7 minutesArmadillos, once confined to southern regions, now expand their territory northward into Colorado. These nocturnal diggers create significant problems for homeowners through extensive yard damage, garden destruction, and potential structural risks to foundations. The combination of warming Colorado winters and our irrigated landscapes creates ideal conditions for these adaptive creatures. In this guide, you’ll discover

8 minutesTo get rid of morning glory, focus on preventing seed production, smothering existing plants, or using herbicides. Pulling or digging up the plants is also effective if done consistently, especially when the plant is young. Morning glory (Ipomoea species) and its aggressive cousin, field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis), are notorious for overgrowing gardens across Denver and

8 minutesHave you ever wondered “How do you get rid of chinch bugs in the lawn?”. If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. Chinch bugs rank among Denver’s most destructive lawn pests during summer months. These tiny invaders thrive in our region’s hot, dry climate, making Kentucky bluegrass and fescue lawns particularly vulnerable to attack.

8 minutesIf you’re a homeowner battling stubborn patches of clover in your lawn, you’re far from alone. White Dutch clover (Trifolium repens) and its cousins thrive across the Front Range, often popping up even in well-maintained yards. But what makes Denver lawns so susceptible to clover? The answer lies in our region’s unique combination of alkaline,

7 minutesDenver homeowners often discover unwelcome visitors on their lawns after rainfall – mushrooms. These fungi thrive in our region’s unique climate where summer thunderstorms combine with cool evenings to create perfect growing conditions. Mushrooms typically appear as white, brown, or tan caps sprouting from your lawn, sometimes in clusters or rings. Some examples are white

7 minutesWondering “how do I get rid of crabgrass in the summer?” You’re not alone! The answer lies in a combination of targeted treatments, proper lawn care practices, and timing. Crabgrass is a warm-season annual weed that invades lawns during summer heat. It spreads rapidly, creating unsightly patches throughout your yard. Denver’s climate presents unique challenges