In our previous blog, we spoke about 5 steps that you can take to help improve your current home with fire mitigation. But what if your home is a new build and the landscape hasn’t been put in yet? Since the first 30 feet around your home is the most important area for fire [...]
What is the Wildlife Urban Interface (WUI) and why does it matter? Over 6.6 million acres of Colorado are within this zone. This zone includes any man-made structure built within or around flammable vegetation, and especially where there exists a high possibility of wildfire risk. For El Paso county residents, the main areas within [...]
Although your irrigation system should be winterized and off from November to April, your plants, trees, and lawn still need water in these winter months. Snowfall can provide some of the moisture they need, but winter watering is crucial. Why Water? Throughout the winter, dormant plants need moisture. When they start [...]
Living in Colorado sometimes means living through dry spells and high risk of fire danger. Stretches without rain and snow, combined with high winds that come off the mountains cause conditions ripe for wildfire. And while burn restrictions and fire warnings may be the norm for residents, we want to make sure that everyone is [...]
Rick Stevens and Andrew Rogers talk with Ben Fisk with Fisk Lawnscapes about preparing your yard for spring and beyond.
How do you set up your property for success this year? It begins with the landscape! One of the first things a customer or neighbor notices when they come to your property is the landscaping. A beautiful landscape can transform any building from "eh" to "WOW!" This increased curb appeal isn't only good looks. According [...]
Every year at about this time, we start getting lots of calls and emails from clients asking “when should I turn on my irrigation system”? While it’s tempting to turn on your water during nice stretches of weather, we recommend waiting until after April 15th to help prevent freeze damage from occurring. If you turn [...]
The recent weather in Colorado Springs makes it seem that spring has arrived. You may be wondering if you should be watering your yard. In fact, it IS important to water your lawn, plants, and trees during the winter months (November-April)—and this is especially important when there has not been much snow. Even in their [...]
Why would you want Gorilla Hair in your Landscape?! With a name like “gorilla hair,” Washington (or Cascade) Cedar Mulch may not sound like the most desirable ground cover to utilize in your yard. However, this inexpensive product is a fantastic option to consider for any Colorado landscape for a variety of reasons: It [...]
The Chinook downslope winds the Pikes Peak region has seen over the past 48 hours have been devastating to many roofs, trees, and fences. As a result, you may be one of the many homeowners facing the need to repair or replace a downed fence. But just how do you decide if your fence is [...]
