BestYard Blogs

Just as 2018 is the year of the dog in the Chinese calendar, 2018 also has a designated bulb, perennial, annual and edible. These “2018 Year of” plants present growing opportunities for Colorado gardeners. All the 2018 designees by the National Garden Bureau are quite growable in Colorado gardens – even if your garden plot... Read more »

Colorado State University horticultural professors recommend winter watering when the daytime temperatures are above 40 degrees F. Do this twice a month during our fall and winter drought season from October through March. For large trees, apply water to the most critical parts of the root zone within the drip line of the tree to keep... Read more »

Roses traditionally say, “I love you.” But a bunch i n a bouquet lasts only so long. Here are some other plant options to extend your very special message for your very special person. #1 – Extend the blooms with a rose plant Your valentine can keep it indoors for now and move it outside... Read more »

It’s time to water plants The spritz of snow we had this week is a drop in the bucket when it comes to moisture needed to keep plants healthy. This is not a time to be complacent about dry plants. We need +/- 10 inches of snowfall to equal 1 inch of moisture.  Most winters along the Front... Read more »

The snow we had so far this winter is a drop in the bucket when it comes to moisture needed to keep plants healthy. This is not a time to be complacent about dry plants. We need 10 inches of snowfall to equal 1 inch of moisture. Most winters along the Front Range, there is... Read more »

Soil compaction is a major cause of turf deterioration. Compacted soil is caused by lawn traffic, walking, and mowing that reduce the area where roots can grow. Adequate amount of vital turf nutrients, including water, nitrates, phosphorous, potassium are unable to reach the level, where the roots lie. Aeration removes small cores of turf that... Read more »

Are you prepared for Christmas this year? We are here to help! “The foremost sign that shows you are ready when your home’s interior and exterior is decorated with garlands, wreaths, bows, and lights. I took a picture of the house that really perks up the holiday mood” stated by Chris Dominy, a local owner... Read more »

If you want to take your Christmas decoration a notch higher, you need to pay attention to the lighting techniques for brightening up the holiday spree. There are different types of lighting techniques which includes roof lighting that has two categories; facia lighting and ridge lighting. In addition, window lighting enhances the look of each... Read more »

Take time to put your yard and landscape “to bed” in fall, your lawn will reap the rewards. Give your lawn a healthy start next spring by managing these fall tasks. Trim shrubs and ornamental grasses                                      ... Read more »

Fall is a beautiful time when leaves turn yellow and trees transform in vibrant color taking your breath away. But soon the leaves make their way to the ground. Fall cleanup of your yard/garden is very important to give your lawn a healthy start for the next spring. The most efficient way to start fall... Read more »

If the grueling summer heat has taken a toll on your lawn, here are “7 Secrets to a Beautiful Yard This Fall” to help your lawn recover from the summer stress and be beautifully green and healthy this fall. Effective Weed Treatment:Weed control along with regular fertilization, proper trimming, and correct watering application will keep... Read more »

Has the grueling summer heat taken a toll on your yard this year? Is your lawn stressed or have weeds, insects, or disease? Or, is your lawn just getting by, but not the best yard in your neighborhood? BestYard.com has produced “7 Secrets to a Beautiful Yard this Fall”. This guide will tell you “how... Read more »

As a garden owner, you know that hot weather is tougher on plants than people, due to which it demands special care. Most of the vegetables and plants usually flourish better under the sun, but a scorching heat wave can damage them severely. Harms done by heat waves commonly include burned leaves of plants and... Read more »

By July 4th we have had several weeks of a heat wave. We now face waves of scorching temperatures in July and August that will threaten our vegetable gardens. Here are the Top 3 Do’s and Don’ts to help your veggies keep their cool and beat the heat. Top 3 Do’s        ... Read more »

Everyone wants a green, flourishing lawn; however, one needs to have basic knowledge on how to keep a lawn healthy. It’s essential to follow proper lawn care procedure so that it continues to flourish throughout the year. In most regions, maintaining a healthy lawn during the summers largely depends on watering practices. In order to... Read more »

Is your yard like Grandma’s? Back in Grandma’s day, lawns or landscapes were more like a window dressing around a building. They had a token tree or two, a few evergreen shrubs, maybe some perennials for color out front and a small flower bed for marigolds. But today’s landscape is not your grandmother’s yard. Today, we... Read more »

Small Changes could make Big Improvements! The sun and heat in the summer season could create hassles for your lawn in the form of certain disease and brown spots. Have you noticed that your sprinkler is performing much below par this summer as compared to its efficiency at the time of installation? Perhaps, newly broken... Read more »

Here is some educational information to help you diagnose your lawn. Mites and chinch bugs can cause considerable damage to your lawn if left undiagnosed and not treated in 3 weeks or less. Have you seen any chinch bugs lately? We are seeing an infestation! These tiny insects live in lawn grasses above the soil, feeding... Read more »