BestYard Blogs

Your sprinkler system could be operating under too much pressure–the No. 1 culprit when it comes to wasting water. Plants will not receive adequate water and you could waste thousands of gallons of water in just one growing season. That’s your money down the drain. Many homes are in areas with high or fluctuating water... Read more »

We have so many plant choices in Colorado, it’s easy to lose track of plants that have always grown here. Yet, there are good reasons to have a few native plants growing in our yards. The No. 1 reason to plant natives is that Colorado is NOT an easy place to grow plants. We have wild... Read more »

Maintaining a lush-green and healthy lawn during the hot and dry summer days is quite a tough task. This blog guides readers to take care of the looks and health of their lawns and prevent discolouration of grass in the scorching heat of the summer.

In Colorado, we love our landscapes and we are spending more time outdoors where we can enjoy them. With so much of our state in drought conditions and under water restrictions, we are reminded we need to look for plants that are easy to grow, can handle summer heat – and don’t need a lot... Read more »

Many property owners are wondering if their lawns just didn’t wake up this spring from their long winter nap – and many lawns did not. Patches of dead lawn are prevalent along the Front Range due to turf mites.  They thrive in dry turf conditions and consequently, are a major problem this year due to... Read more »

Maintenance of your lawn requires periodic mowing and trimming that an expert or you can do easily taking suitable precautionary measures. This blog guides readers about the safety tips and other reminders, which will facilitate them, get the best results and long-lasting performance from their mowing equipment.

Light pollution is damaging to the ecosystem as it reduces the number of nocturnal pollinators thereby making a significant impact on agricultural productivity. This blog highlights the importance of reducing light pollution and enumerates important steps to do so for a productive and sustainable ecosystem.

With the increasing risk of damage to ash trees by Emerald ash borer, it becomes imperative for gardeners and property owners in Colorado to plant a variety of trees in their yards. In this blog Keith Wood, urban and community forest manager for Colorado State Forest Service shares his wisdom with others and highlights the... Read more »

Planting a highly productive veggie garden requires following some basic steps that would help people get an array of benefits from the same. This blog enumerates those important points that can guide gardeners and property owners to plant, maintain and harvest a successful veggie garden.

Planting diverse flowering plants— be they annual, perennial, herbs, shrubs and trees at the right time is important to attract pollinators and maintain a suitable habitat for them. This not only helps people make their lawns or veggie gardens rich and refreshing but also provide a plethora of benefits and make gardens an eye candy... Read more »