Plant Identification
This deciduous tree has lobed leaves and produces acorns.
Oak
The best time to aerate and overseed lawns in Colorado is during this season.
Fall
This type of irrigation applies water slowly and evenly and is ideal for planting beds.
Drip
This native Colorado tree has white bark with black “eyes” and turns bright gold in the fall.
Aspen
This type of soil is common in Colorado, has large particles, drains quickly, but doesn’t hold nutrients well.
Sandy Soil
This tree is known for peeling white bark and is often used as a specimen tree.
Birch
This lawn problem causes straw-colored patches that pull up easily due to insect damage.
White Grubs
This irrigation problem occurs when water sprays onto sidewalks, streets, or buildings and is often prohibited by city codes.
Overspray
This hardy shrub has small leaves, pink or white flowers, and is often used in parking lots or foundation plantings.
Spirea
Planting this type of vegetation on slopes helps stabilize soil, prevent erosion, and reduce runoff.
Groundcover
This perennial has narrow gray-green leaves and purple flowers and is highly drought tolerant.
Lavender
The recommended mowing height for most Colorado cool-season lawns is approximately this height.
3-3.5"
Colorado soils often have this condition, which limits water infiltration and increases runoff.
Compaction
This shrub produces striking red winter stems and clusters of white berries in spring, making it a popular choice for winter interest.
Red Twig Dogwood
This term refers to the top layer of soil that is rich in organic material and crucial for plant growth.
Topsoil
This tree is frequently planted along streets, tolerates poor soils, and has compound leaves.
Honeylocust
Because of Colorado’s alkaline soils, this nutrient is commonly deficient and causes yellowing turf.
Iron
This practice involves running irrigation in short cycles to allow water to soak in and reduce runoff.
Cycle and Soak
This small ornamental tree produces pink flowers in spring, is drought-tolerant, and is commonly planted in Colorado yards.
Crabapple
When designing landscapes on slopes, this type of structure or barrier can be built to prevent soil movement and protect plantings.
Retaining Wall
This evergreen tree has long soft needles in bundles of five and is commonly used as a windbreak.
Ponderosa Pine
This time of day is best for pesticide and fertilizer applications to reduce evaporation and drift.
Early Morning
This soil amendment helps improve water retention and infiltration in Colorado lawns.
Organic Matter or Compost
This perennial has tall purple flower spikes, is deer-resistant, and attracts butterflies to Colorado gardens.
Salvia
A landscaping technique that directs rainwater away from an area to prevent soil erosion and flooding
Grading