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Cut Your Watering Bill up to 50% with BestYard.com’s Moisture Manager Program! Are you upset at the high costs of watering your yard? Do you want to reduce your watering cost? Are you concerned that drought conditions will damage your yard? Do you still want to have a beautiful, lush green healthy lawn? How Does it... Read more »

Environmental Impact Good landscaping with healthy lawns and green spaces are a great benefit to our environment. A thick healthy turf helps trap pollutants and dust from the air. A healthy landscape helps lower temperatures in urban areas, and it even reduces erosion of soil into our waterways. These are just a few of the... Read more »

Minor Adjustments Can Make Major Improvements! Perhaps you have noticed that your sprinkler just doesn’t seem to be working as effectively as it did when you installed it. Or, you are concerned about high water bills this coming season. The following is a quick list of the 6 most common problems BestYard.com sees when inspecting... Read more »

Most of the people know that their lawn needs one inch of water every week, however, what most do not know is: for how long they have to run the sprinklers to have that one inch of water in their lawn? That is what we will discuss in this blog. The first thing that you... Read more »

Inadequate watering of lawn during summers or during water shortage periods, like in droughts, greatly damages lawn, sometimes permanently. During summers or droughts when we do not water lawn sufficiently, because of the inflation in the water bills, the root system starts to adapt to new water deficient conditions. One of the most significant effects... Read more »

We all know how watering a lawn inflates the water bill during a drought. Therefore, it is important to take necessary steps to cut your watering bill and summer expenses. However, to reduce watering cost, first, you need to know what it costs you. That is why, in this blog, we are giving a worksheet... Read more »

Nobody wants their lawn to look shaggy, coarse, or with brown patches. However, that is what the intense summer sun does to your lawn. It takes a lot of effort to have a manicured lawn with crisp edges and lush grass like that of a riverbank. For having a yard that looks nurtured in a... Read more »

You probably know how the root system of your lawn plays a very important role in the life of your grass. Like all plants, the root system in grass absorbs the minerals and water needed for survival. What you probably do not know is that it sends hormonal signals to the aboveground portion of the... Read more »

Do you know your turf grass lawn is approximately 85-90 percent water? Yes, that is true; water is what makes your grass look that good, or bad, when watered insufficiently. In different regions, requirement of water by grass varies, for instance, in Colorado, a region with a semi arid climate, blue grass lawns require 2... Read more »

Do you love gardening but have space constraints? There is amazing way—container gardening—to revel the joy of conventional gardening, even though when you have limited space. This fun way allows people with little space, such as balconies or small patios, to have a garden, without hiring a garden service. The whole practice started when condominiums... Read more »

Weeds, as you already know, reproduce aggressively and are invasive in nature, which has adapted to diverse environment. What all it need a suitable condition; rain, persistent or interrupted, gives weeds a chance to thrive. In a small period, it blooms and invades. Literally, it competes with desirable species for nourishment in your garden and... Read more »

Rising landfill waste in metropolitan towns and cities is a big problem. It is one of the most significant factors that lead to soil pollution and receding water table. Hence, many companies and factories aim to reduce the landfill waste through following the eco-friendly 3 R model that is Reuse, Reduce and Recycle the solid... Read more »

Do you know that watering lawns and gardens can account for up to 50 percent of total water use by an average household? With a poorly maintained or outdated sprinkler design, you end up wasting gallons of water that will add to your expenses on utility bills. So, it is very important to repair, upgrade,... Read more »

How does it feel to see your well maintained, green lawn suddenly hijacked by blooming dandelions? Spring is the nicest of seasons perhaps, but it brings some pesky landscaping problems with weeds probably the most irritating one. If left untreated they can take over the lawn or garden,which will reduce its appeal and value. No... Read more »

There is no denying that the beautiful outdoor or landscape of any residential or commercial property adds to the appeal of the property as well as its resale value. Lawns and gardens enhance the comfort level of the residents and enable people to make the most of it. They need proper and periodic care and... Read more »

A well maintained lawn or garden compliments the beauty and aesthetic elegance of your home. A beautiful lawn not only adds to the charm and appeal of your home but also adds to your comfort level. Besides this, it makes the best first impression on visitors and enhances your personal or social image. Taking care... Read more »

Since the lawn & garden maintenance is seasonal business in Douglas and Arapahoe counties, we get that question all the time.  Many people assume that lawn care companies shut down after Thanksgiving.  That is the case for many companies, and used to be the case for BestYard.com. What changed is clients asking us to also... Read more »

Next spring will you experience the disappointment of lawn winter kill and dead plants and trees? Many homeowners think snow provides the enough water.  Unfortunately, the average snowfall is 12 to 15 inches equaling 1 inch of moisture. This not enough for lawns, plants and trees. Low humidity and low water damage plant root systems... Read more »

Has your yard been properly prepared for winter? Winter officially began December 21st, however it arrived ahead of schedule with the early snows and cold temperatures before many winter lawn care chores were completed. Here is a checklist of 7 winter care tips that will help your yard survive the cold winter temperatures and come... Read more »

It’s common place to decorate your home with greenery highlighted with bows and lights during the holidays. The use of greenery and décor depends on your budget and the how dense and how much greenery you want your rooms to have. However, when using greenery, whether original or artificial, you need to think over the... Read more »