Longmont, CO – – – Americans have a love/hate relationship with their lawns. A majority of Americans appreciate grass, and want to have a healthy lawn if they rent or own a home. But many don’t know how to take
Think Before You Remove Your Lawn!
While some people worry about water supply limitations, and environmental impacts such as pesticide residues in storm water, the facts indicate that the benefits to turfgrass are numerous, and simply banning or removing turfgrass from our landscapes may be short
Healthy Lawns Increase Property Values
Denver, CO – – – With warmer weather, more people are interested in getting out in their yards and sprucing up their properties. For many it’s simply a chance to get outside. However, educated homeowners know that the work they
Sod Growers Stress Water Conservation & Education
Denver, CO – – – Water conservation is an important priority to the members of the Rocky Mountain Sod Growers (RMSG). RMSG members want to ensure that the public understands actual water requirements for grass, that they choose the right
Rocky Mountain Sod Growers Applaud Governor Hickenlooper Proclamation
Denver, CO – – – Ed Markham, President of the Rocky Mountain Sod Growers (RMSG), recently announced the association’s support of Governor Hickenlooper’s Proclamation declaring July as Smart Irrigation Month. “With this proclamation, Colorado is recognizing for the second year
Fall Watering and Sod Installation
Denver, CO – – – Joe Wilkins, President of the Rocky Mountain Sod Growers, advises homeowners to consider how they water their grass and landscapes this Fall. “Due to cooler days in the Fall, landscapes use less water. However, Fall
It’s Not the Lawn That Wastes the Water…
Recently, Denver Water sent out a notice encouraging homeowners to “replace some of that water guzzling grass with drought resistant plants and flowers.” I am concerned that homeowners are not receiving the facts. All plants and flowers are “water guzzling”
Turf Grass Doesn’t Waste Water
Recently, Denver Water sent out a notice encouraging homeowners to “replace some of that water guzzling grass with drought-resistant plants and flowers.” We am concerned that homeowners are not receiving the facts. All plants and flowers are “water guzzling” if too
Sod Growers Stress Water Conservation
Denver, CO – – – Water conservation is an important priority to the members of the Rocky Mountain Sod Growers (RMSG). Emphasizing that priority, RMSG has recently redeveloped its website making lawn watering requirements a priority in Colorado. As Colorado