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Winter (?) is here!

12/3/2020

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It's winter! But where is the snow? Not a whole lot has fallen yet this year, which means not much moisture for our trees and shrubs.  They depend on us to help them out.
This is just a reminder that it's very important to water those plants that need it, even in winter. Basic guidelines are to do it on a warm, sunny day (50s), as early in the day as possible. Water slowly, so that it has time to be absorbed into the ground. Remember to drain and unhook your hose from the spigot when done!
For more comprehensive and detailed information, here is a great article from the folks at CSU:
https://extension.colostate.edu/.../fall-and-winter.../
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WINTER IS COMING!

10/26/2020

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In Colorado, opportunities for winter fun are numerous. We want to take just a moment of your time to remind everyone to dress appropriately for the weather, and pay attention to your body and what it is telling you. Whether you are playing or working in the cold, remember that hypothermia is a very dangerous medical condition that requires immediate attention. Here is some info to help you recognize the symptoms, along with basic first aid measures you can take to help yourself or a co-worker, friend family member:
Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature. Normal body temperature is around 98.6 F (37 C). Hypothermia (hi-poe-THUR-me-uh) occurs as your body temperature falls below 95 F (35 C).
When your body temperature drops, your heart, nervous system and other organs can't work normally. Left untreated, hypothermia can lead to complete failure of your heart and respiratory system and eventually to death.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of hypothermia include:
• Shivering
• Slurred speech or mumbling
• Slow, shallow breathing
• Weak pulse
• Clumsiness or lack of coordination
• Drowsiness or very low energy
• Confusion or memory loss
• Loss of consciousness
Someone with hypothermia usually isn't aware of his or her condition because the symptoms often begin gradually. Also, the confused thinking associated with hypothermia prevents self-awareness. The confused thinking can also lead to risk-taking behavior.
WHAT TO DO:
• Call for help
• Remove any wet clothes, hats, gloves, shoes, and socks.
• Protect the person against wind, drafts, and further heat loss with warm, dry clothes and blankets.
• Move gently to a warm, dry shelter as soon as possible.
• Begin rewarming the person with extra clothing. Use warm blankets. Other helpful items for warming are: an electric blanket to the torso area and hot packs and heating pad on the torso, armpits, neck, and groin; however, these can cause burns to the skin. Use your own body heat if nothing else is available.
• Take the person's temperature if a thermometer is available.
• Offer warm liquids, but avoid alcohol and caffeine, which speed up heat loss. Don't try to give fluids to an unconscious person.
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Consider going NATIVE!

8/12/2020

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Colorado is known for dramatic temperature swings, hard freezes, and often dry conditions. 
​Gardening  can be a challenge!
It is also becoming increasingly important to consider our ecosystem and be mindful of water use.  More and more we move into neighborhoods that were once habitats for wildlife.  Deer, rabbits, coyotes, birds, bears, etc. have been displaced or are trying to live alongside us.  Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds need our help to thrive.
Non-native plant selections require more resources to survive and often struggle in our somewhat harsh environment.  More water, more fertilizer, more herbicides are rarely the solution to a thriving and responsible landscape. Educating ourselves and choosing our plants/shrubs/trees wisely is a more likely way to succeed and create a landscape you will be proud of and love to care for.
A wonderful resource for choosing native trees and shrubs is the CSU Extension website.  Here are two links that you will find helpful:
https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/native-trees-for-colorado-landscapes-7-421/
https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/native-shrubs-for-colorado-landscapes-7-422/
 
Fall is coming and it is a wonderful time to plant perennials:
  • it’s a great time to see where there are gaps in your landscaping that would look better with some new color.
  • The weather is cooler, giving newly planted items time to establish themselves before winter.  It will take much less water and diligence on your part.
  • Many are on sale this time of year, and even plants with imperfections will thrive and be beautiful by next spring.
A comprehensive list of NATIVE Perennials to consider:
https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/native-herbaceous-perennials-for-colorado-landscapes-7-242/
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DID YOU KNOW?  Wildflower Facts!

7/8/2020

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1. The state flower of Colorado, the Columbine, is actually a wildflower! It was named the official state flower in 1899 - voted by school kids! The blue petals represent the sky, the white ones stand for snow, and the yellow center is a symbol of Colorado's gold mining days!
2. There are 3 wildflowers seasons in Colorado. April - June is the spring show. June-August is PEAK season! Aug - Oct is the fall display.
3. There are more than 750 types of wildflowers found in Colorado. There are many apps you can load to your phone so when you are hiking or biking, you can look them up as you go. Some are free, some are not. Here is a good start, especially if you travel: https://www.wildflowersearch.org
4. It's actually illegal to pick wildflowers!
5. Some are toxic to humans AND 4-leggeds! Best not to eat any unless you know which ones to avoid. Larkspur, Death Camas, Water Hemlock are a few.
6. Colorado has a wildflower capitol! And they host a wildflower festival each year. It's Crested Butte!
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What is wrong with my pine trees this year?

6/15/2020

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Many pine trees along the front range have had a tough time of it this year!  If you are seeing brown needles and trees that appear dead, read more below to understand what has happened, and what you can do about it!
Pine tree stress
And what about my other plants?  Lilacs, and Boxwoods, and Ash trees?  Read the below article from our friends at the Denver Post.
Shrub Stress
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UPDATE - EAB in Colorado

5/4/2020

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Emerald ash borer (EAB) is an insect native to Asia. It was introduced into North America sometime during the 1990s.
EAB attacks and kills all true native North American ash trees, including green, white, black and blue ash, and their cultivars, including “autumn purple ash,” a popular white ash variety in Colorado. Although rare in Colorado, white fringetree  also has been documented as susceptible to EAB.
This pest kills stressed and healthy trees and is so aggressive that ash trees may die within two years after they become infested. It is possible for EAB to infest an ash tree for up to four years before visible signs of decline in the tree occur.
EAB now poses a serious threat to Colorado’s urban and community forests, where ash trees comprise an estimated 15 percent or more of all trees. The Metro Denver area alone has approximately 1.45 million ash trees, which provide an estimated $82 million annually in services including stormwater mitigation, energy savings and increased property values.
For communities on Colorado’s Front Range and northeast plains, it’s only a matter of time before this pest will arrive. Without ongoing treatment, any infested tree will die.
The above information is taken from the Colorado State Forest Service website.  For the most current and comprehensive information, please click below to READ MORE.
READ MORE
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2016 / 2017 Snow Season Totals

6/19/2017

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2016 / 2017 Snow Season Recap
​The Denver Metro area has recorded the least accumulation of snow for any season over the last 10 years. The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is reporting a total of 21.8” of snow for the period of September 1st through May 31st 2017. The historic average is 57.1” accumulation during the same period, resulting in a shortfall from average of 35.3” for the season. The 2016-2017 season will go into the books as the 3rd lowest snow season since record keeping began in 1881.

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Emerald Ash Borer in Colorado - Identification of Insects and Damage of Similar Appearance

4/19/2017

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​The emerald ash borer (Agrilus plannipennis) is a wood boring beetle of Asian origin that has become established in parts of the upper Midwest. It is extremely damaging to all North America species of ash (Fraxinus), including green ash and white ash that are very commonly grown in Colorado landscape settings.
Click here for additional info from Colorado State University.
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Lilac/Ash Borer: A Common Wood Borer of Colorado’s Street Trees

4/17/2017

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​Lilac / Ash Borer needs to treated during the spring.  Please contact JLS to schedule or click the link below for additioanl info.
https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/pubs/insect/05614.pdf​
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Ips beetles

4/17/2017

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​Ips beetles, sometimes known as “engraver beetles,” are bark beetles that damage pine and spruce trees. They develop under the bark and produce girdling tunnels that can cause die-back and kill trees. Eleven species of ips beetles occur in Colorado.
Click here for additional info about IPS Beetle in Colorado
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