Longmont, CO – – – In planning for the upcoming growing season, members of the Rocky Mountain Sod Growers (RMSG) want to remind homeowners that plants don’t waste water – people do. Lack of education concerning the true water needs
Proper Lawn Care Requires Water Conservation
Denver, CO – – – Water conservation is a high priority for members of the Rocky Mountain Sod Growers (RMSG). Current weather conditions call for an understanding of when and how to water lawns and landscapes to preserve the benefits
How Much Water Is Enough?
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
July is “Smart Irrigation Month”
DENVER – Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has proclaimed July as “Smart Irrigtation Month”. The proclamation is in efforts to increase public awareness about saving water by using advanced irrigation technology. Ed Markham, President of the Rocky Mountain Sod Growers (RMSG)
Drought From The Sod Growers Perspective
While recent storms have provided much needed moisture to Colorado, water conservation continues o be a priority. Predicting what will happen from year to year is very difficult for sod farmers. Weather and water availability are significant factors in our
Properly cared for, lawns don’t waste water
Proper Lawn Care Requires Water Conservation
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