As spring approaches, many homeowners wonder when to start fertilizing their lawns. The ideal time to begin spring fertilization is when grass starts actively growing, typically between February and ...

Fertilizing your lawn in early spring is always a good idea. But if there is an unexpected frost, you may wonder if it will ...

Fall is an important time for the backyard. Many bulbs are being planted in preparation for spring, while some plants are entering dormancy before the harsh winter. All areas of the garden are ...

At Cooperative Extension we recommend that if you only fertilize your lawn once per year, do it in the fall. Our cool season turfgrasses have a resurgence of growth when the temperatures cool. A fall ...

April showers bring … an increased risk of nitrogen loss in your fields. In fact, research shows that soil can lose more than 20% of its total nitrogen after just one or two spring rainfalls. “In the ...

Joann, a cohort for more than 20 years, just got back from Florida. Her comment was, "It's spring down there. When will it get here?" I think the recent snow, coupled with this weekend's warmup, have ...

Fort Collins hasn't felt an 80-degree day since Oct. 20 but is forecast to reach 81 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday. That means it's time to start thinking about lawns that spent the second half of ...