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The fungus is active in moist lawns at temperatures just above freezing, so spring is the ideal time for the fungal growth to start. Small circular patches will have a moldy appearance when the fungus is actively growing. In some cases, these smaller patches may grow together to form large, matted areas that appear to be dead. As the lawn begins to dry out, the fungal growth will slow down.

Types of Snow Mold
There are two types of Snow Mold and they look similar. One type of snow mold is Gray Snow Mold or Typhula Blight, and the other is Pink Snow Mold or Microdochium Patch.

Controlling Snow Mold Disease
A light raking of the matted area will loosen the grass and allow new grass to grow. Be sure to rake lightly, as the ground is usually very wet and the existing grass can be easily damaged. It is not advisable to use a power rake as it may cause more damage than good. Controlling either of the grass molds is easy if the infection is not too severe.

Preventing Snow Mold Disease
To deal with Snow Mold, preventive maintenance is usually the best course of action. Make sure to provide a balanced fertilization program that provides the necessary nutrients at the appropriate times of year. Thatch management is key in Snow Mold prevention. Core aeration of your lawn at least once a year will help also. It's important to make sure to mow the grass short before winter hits. This will prevent the turf from laying over on itself, which increases the chance of Snow Mold. In a gradual process over several weeks, lower the lawnmower height one notch a week until the mower is set at 1-1/2 to 2” for the final mowing of the season.

Tips to get Rid of Snow Mold
- If the site did not receive appropriate fertilizers/nutrients in the fall, a modest application of starter fertilizer is recommended
- Lightly rake the grass to promote air circulation and light to penetrate the canopy and encourage new shoot and leaf develop
- Remove snow and ice from turf grass areas – pay special attention to shaded areas where there is less melt-off
- If there are dead and matted materials, rake and remove them. In the case of dead grass, renovation of the area would be recommended as soon as possible

Your service experts on Snow Mold in Denver are the experienced staff at Water Solutions Services, because not only do we install sprinklers, Water Solutions has a staff that includes landscapers as well as other professionals that specialize in yard maintenance. You can rest assured that we always have an interest in delivering our best to you. We offer free estimates for stress-free lawn maintenance in Denver. Call us today at (720) 435-1495 for your free estimate.

Watering your own lawn manually can be tiring, especially during the hot summer months when watering becomes a more complex system. It pays to have sprinklers, but having them does not guarantee your lawn will continue to look beautiful. Here are a few things to remember about using your sprinklers in Denver.

1. Too much sunshine is bad.
   This one will seem obvious if you associate the sun with your grass drying up. There are bigger problems with the sun and your grass though, namely that if you water your lawn while the sun is out, the water will magnify the sunlight and it could potentially cause it to burn your grass more quickly.
2. Evaporation is a factor.
   If you water your lawn or run your sprinklers while it is still hot outside, much of the water you just put onto your lawn will evaporate back into the air, leaving your plants and grass still thirsty and in dire need of water.
3. Runoff is an issue. 
   The hotter it is outside, the drier the dirt becomes. If you water too fast when it is hot out, you will likely experience a lot of runoff. This is caused by the water not absorbing into the ground fast enough, since the ground is so dry.

To avoid these common problems, there is one solution: watering at night. If you water at night, you lower your risk of burning your grass or plants, a negligible amount of water will evaporate, and you are less likely to experience runoff if you saturate the soil each night. This way, it doesn’t get reabsorbed into the atmosphere immediately.

Now, no one wants to be up at midnight or later standing outside watering their lawn and plants. This is where having sprinklers that are on a timer comes in handy. You can simply set the timer for a good time of night, and they will turn on the water automatically. You can also easily change this during the colder months so you do not freeze your lawn during the cold nights.

If you need sprinklers installed in Denver, call Water Solutions. We will get you a state-of-the-art sprinkler system customized to the needs of your lawn. We will also teach you how to work the timer and adjust the time before and after Daylight Savings Time. Learn more about our Sprinkler Installation options by visiting us on the web, and check out all the other services we offer while you’re there. We look forward to hearing from you.

Already have sprinklers? We also offer sprinkler repair, equipment updates, and more. We’re the top sprinkler company in Denver, and we will be happy to serve you in any way we can!

Arid regions and drought conditions can effect the quality of your lawn and prevent your plants from growing properly. And even though here in Colorado we are lucky enough to have 300+ days of sunshine each year, we also have a very dry, desert-like climate at times. Despite the dry conditions there are various strategies will help you effectively cultivate and maintain a beautiful landscape even in periods of extensive drought. Here are a few of the drought-tolerant yard and landscaping techniques provided by Water Solutions Sprinkler Service. 

Soil            
Certain soiling methods can help you maintain a lush lawn and overcome a drought.  Developing a loose soil structure is essential to cultivating a drought-tolerant yard. A loose soil structure provides more pores, which allows the soil to absorb and retain moisture, and therefor enables the roots of your plants to grow deep down in the soil and absorb a maximum amount of nutrients. Proper drainage techniques can also improve the healthy quality and beautiful appearance of your plants during a drought. You can facilitate a well-drained system by installing coarse sands, small pebbles, and mulch layers.

Drought-Tolerant Plants

As one of the top Denver landscaping companies Water Solutions can also recommend drought tolerant plants for your yard. Certain plants are capable of surviving in arid environments and dry drought conditions while others, such as lavender plants, can actually help to create a drought tolerant lawn. Lavender plants can withstand extreme heat, survive with low watering requirements, and are an attractive and fragrant option for your landscape. Thyme plants also flourish in a dry climate and they maintain a healthy quality, beautiful glow with minimal water. You can choose from many different types of drought-tolerant thymes, including creeping, wooly, and silver thymes. 

Desert Plants

Many plants that naturally thrive in more extreme desert environments can also grow well in residential yards and landscapes. Aloe plants are especially beneficial for lawns that are experiencing dry seasons. Being accustomed to arid desert conditions enables aloes to flourish during droughts. Aloe plants can also enrich the beauty of your yard by displaying luxuriant foliage, vibrant colors, and exquisite petal patterns. Other desert plants that can survive in your yard during a drought include New Zealand Black Flax, Chamomile, and diverse forms of cacti. 

Trees and Shrubs            

The best Denver landscaping companies can also provide and cultivate many types of drought-tolerant trees and shrubs. You can successfully cultivate several drought-tolerant sage shrubs to compliment your yard. Sage shrubs that can flourish in dry climates include Mexican, Texas, and Russian sages. Other popular drought-tolerant trees include various species of elms, oaks, hickories, and ginkgos. 

Watering          

Effective watering and sprinkler installation is one major way you can help your yard remain healthy lawn during dry spells periods. Although drought-tolerant plants do not require an abundance of water, a moderate amount of water naturally helps the plants grow, remain healthy, and display an attractive appearance. Providing approximately one inch of water per week can supply the plants with a sufficient amount of water while still enabling you to conserve your home or community water supply. You should also implement deep water techniques to ensure that roots sink deep into the soil, absorb optimal nutrient levels, and flourish with minimal water. 

Contact us at Water Solutions Sprinkler Service to prepare your landscape and lawn for the heat of summer. Our expert staff has been exceeding the landscaping needs of Denver residents for almost 20 years, and our exceptional service has allowed us to acquire an A+ rating. We can recommend drought-tolerant plants for your landscape and craft a conservative watering plan to optimize the beauty of your yard and reduce time and maintenance. Give us a call today! 

Establishing a beautiful backyard landscape can seriously improve the appeal of your property all while providing a comfortable outdoor area for your friends and family to gather and socialize. However, an effective sprinkler system is typically required to maintain the quality of your landscape. Most experts revere rotary nozzle sprinklers as the premier sprinkler system. If you are trying to develop a gorgeous landscape, you should learn more about the many benefits of using rotary nozzles for your Denver sprinkler system:

Coverage

The best Denver landscaping companies can install rotary sprinkler nozzles to provide optimal lawn coverage. Many traditional and fixed spray heads will only cover a minimal amount of territory. This can lead to a lot of frustration. For instance, you might need an abundance of fixed spray heads to irrigate your yard, the inadequate trajectories can still fail to reach certain areas, and your yard might eventually display patches of brown bald marks or uneven plant growth. In contrast, rotary sprinkler nozzles feature a significantly higher radius range. The ability for the sprinkler heads to spin and rotate while distributing water allows each individual nozzle to cover a substantial amount of territory. You can water your entire lawn far fewer sprinkler nozzles when working with rotary sprinkler heads. They effectively and evenly distribute water to each section of your yard, and this can help ensure that your yard continues to display a lush and even landscape of green and healthy plants.

Water Conservation

Having experts install rotary sprinklers for your Denver sprinkler system can also help you conserve water. Traditional or fixed spray heads tend to emit excessive flows of water, which can facilitate runoff, damage your plants, and waste water. As a result, many people appreciate the superior efficiency and water conservation abilities of rotary sprinkler systems. Rotary nozzles feature a significantly lower water flow per minute rate than traditional spray nozzles. This allows the system to conserve your water, reduce your bills, all while allowing your landscape to continue to flourish with considerably less water than other sprinkler systems.

Effectiveness

The top Denver landscaping companies provide rotary sprinklers that are far more effective than the spray head counterparts alone. Many features of the rotary nozzles allow the systems to very effectively and reliably water your yard. The lower precipitation rate of the water is highly beneficial for the plants. It allows the nutrients to soak into the soil, penetrate deep down to the roots, and provide each plant with the optimal water and nutrient levels required to grow and thrive. The rotor sprinklers can also avoid many hazards that typically hinder other conventional systems. For instance, the wider and stronger water stream of rotary nozzles enables the streams to reach taller plants and to avoid being drifted in the wind.

Contact Water Solutions to install your ideal sprinkler system. With over 20 years of experience, our expert staff has developed a prestigious reputation for providing superior sprinkler and landscaping services throughout the Denver area and beyond. We can provide full landscaping services, use the best lawn and sprinkler products on the market, and we would be glad to install a rotary sprinkler system that can maximize the healthy quality and appearance of your landscape.  

Experts agree that the two best times for planting a lawn in Colorado are early spring and early fall. If you don’t want to go the whole summer without enjoying the beauty of a lush green lawn, you’re probably thinking about planting in the next few weeks. Since the secret for getting a newly sodded lawn to thrive is proper watering, this would be the opportune time to have your Denver sprinkler service to come out to your home and install a new sprinkler system. You’ve probably read a lot online about the pros and cons of installing a sprinkler system before sodding and vice versa. There is a lot of conflicting info out there but we have the perfect solution- let us do both! Our professional landscapers will handle the job from start to finish ensuring that by the time the 4th of July rolls around, your lawn and landscaping will be the envy of the neighborhood.

Getting a game plan
Our landscape designers will come out and not just measure for sod but suggest an entire landscaping plan to turn your yard into a showplace. They will suggests which plants, trees, or shrubs would be good for your particular environment. They’ll recommend plants that would keep pests away, prevent erosion, and most importantly, add beauty. They can also identify any problem areas where runoff or drainage might be a problem, correcting any issues before they arise. Once a design is in place, preparation can begin that gives your lawn the best chance of thriving in Colorado’s unpredictable climate.

Proper prep
Properly balanced soil is the foundation of any healthy lawn or garden. Our landscaping experts will come out and test and treat your soil for ideal pH balance and nutrient content. Appropriate soil prep must be done weeks in advance of planting for best outcome. The difficult clay soil that is prevalent in the Rocky Mountain region requires rototilling for proper drainage and absorption of any amendments that may be added. After rototilling the area will be cleared of all rocks and other debris that may have been tilled up.

Once this process is complete our technicians will be out to install the sprinkler lines. Once installed the area will be graded over to eliminate any water traps or uneven settling. Generally speaking the area will be graded roughly 1 inch below surrounding sidewalks or other borders to prevent runoff. Once final grading is complete, sprinkler heads will be installed so that pre-watering can begin. Fertilizer and water retention elements will be added at this time. Your installer will advise you how often you should water before sod installation.

Final installation
After the sod is laid, installers will roll the sod over to make sure it is level and making good contact with the soil and fertilizer below. This step is essential for strong roots to take hold. For the first 10 days try to keep lawn traffic to a minimum so that it will remain level. You’ll be thankful that the sprinkler system is installed at this point because it’s necessary to keep the lawn wet for at least 10 days. According to Denver Water and their Rules for Watering Newly Planted Landscape, customers with newly planted landscaping can water as much as necessary for 21 days, after which time they must adhere to the conservation schedule.

Many think that anyone with a truck and a strong back can lay sod but nothing could be further from the truth. To properly lay a lawn it takes a trained professional who understands proper planning and preparation. Sod is expensive and tearing out and starting again is costly, not to mention time consuming. Call the experts at Water Solutions to ensure that every measure has been taken from start to finish to save you time, money, water, and to make your lawn the envy of the neighborhood. Call 720-435-1495 for an estimate.