By Jonathan Manning, CLT - B.S. Horticulture, Colorado State University, on September 23rd, 2011%
This cooler weather we are experiencing in Denver is allowing weed seeds to germinate and Denver plants to grow really lush. These weeds need to be sprayed or handweeded depending on where they are in your Denver garden. Some plants have overgrown the desired size and need removed or these overgrown plants need cut back. A . . . → Read More: Denver Garden Cleanup- Get Scheduled For A Garden Cleanup Today
By Jonathan Manning, CLT - B.S. Horticulture, Colorado State University, on September 9th, 2011%
Denver’s weather has rapidly cooled down the past few weeks. The cold chill of fall will soon melt the leaves off the trees and cause die-back of the summer’s growth in the garden. The best thing to do for your garden is to get this leaf debris removed from your Denver lawn & gardens. Plant . . . → Read More: Denver Gardening Services- Schedule Fall Leaf & Garden Cleanups
By Jonathan Manning, CLT - B.S. Horticulture, Colorado State University, on August 25th, 2011%
Weeds are more than just a mere nuisance or something inconvenient at which to look. Weeds host a variety of garden plagues, many pests which vector diseases & various plant pathogens utilize different invasive weeds as a host plant. They may lay eggs on a leaf of the weeds or feed off a specific plant. Pathogens . . . → Read More: Denver Gardening & Handweeding Service – Removing Weeds Prevents Many Diseases & Pests in Denver
By Jonathan Manning, CLT - B.S. Horticulture, Colorado State University, on August 10th, 2011%
The summer heat of Denver’s front range can discourage even the most enthusiastic weekend warrior from taking care of their garden. Many times gardens grow out of control around Denver because people would just rather be doing something else such as camping, hiking or enjoying antique car shows. Let us help you have a healthier, happier . . . → Read More: Reclaim Your Garden- Get Your Garden Pruned and Trimmed Back to a Well Kept Appearance
By Jonathan Manning, CLT - B.S. Horticulture, Colorado State University, on July 11th, 2011%
As a general rule, a “weed” is anything undesirable in your lawn, garden or native areas. Even plants bought & installed in your garden can become a weed. Mint and bamboo are great examples of ornamental & usable plants which are invasive and hard to control. The Colorado Department of Agriculture has determined weeds which are harmful to . . . → Read More: Colorado Noxious Weeds – Weed Management Keeps Colorado And Your Garden Beautiful!
By Jonathan Manning, CLT - B.S. Horticulture, Colorado State University, on October 15th, 2010%
As cooler weather sets in over the Denver metro area, the vegetation in your garden will start to die off. It is important this is removed from your garden to reduce insect and disease which live in the old, dead plant material. At the same time, unwanted plants can be removed and spring bulbs & pansies . . . → Read More: Garden Cleanups- Make sure your Denver garden is looking its best.
By Jonathan Manning, CLT - B.S. Horticulture, Colorado State University, on October 8th, 2010%
Towards this end of the year plants are overgrown, dying off or have spent flowers attached. In October & November is a great time to reduce the old growth on perennials and allow basal growth to thrive. Dying and dead leaves make the garden unattractive and prone to disease and insects. Cutting out dead plant material, . . . → Read More: Fall Garden Cleanups- Reduce disease and have your yard looking good all winter long.
By Jonathan Manning, CLT - B.S. Horticulture, Colorado State University, on August 23rd, 2010%
After five years of servicing the Denver areas landscape needs, A Better Garden Maintenance, LLC is updating their website to a new platform. We are making it easier for you to contact us. We still offer great services for your complete outdoor garden & landscape needs. This includes weekly lawn mowing & complete lawn maintenance, hand . . . → Read More: New Web Platform
