Living in a mountainous desert state, it’s important to conserve water and resources, but that can make it difficult to have the yard of your dreams. There are some good solutions to balance a lush green yard and conservation, though, by incorporating native plants. We live at an altitude of about 7000 ft. above …

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You’re going to want to spend your summer enjoying your yard: barbecues, picnics, parties, gardening, running around with the kids, playing Frisbee with the dog. It’ll all be here sooner than you think. And if you want to spend your summer days on a healthy, green lawn, you’ll need to get a good jump start …

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Spring has just arrived. The sun is shining. Birds are singing. The neighbor’s lawn is starting to look green and alive. So why is mine still brown and dormant? Ete takes a look at some of the factors that affect exactly when turfgrass comes out of winter dormancy. 

Ete realizes that having grown up with a gardening mom, and having himself been in the fert business since the age of 14, fertilization has always just been part of life, not something that he’s ever really questioned. After a few people recently asked him whether lawns even really need fertilization, he gave it some …

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Should you be putting lime on your lawn? Ete discusses what lime is, what it does for your lawn, how to know if your lawn needs it, and how to apply it if it does. Transcript: Hey, hey what is up everyone? This is Ete with another episode of Eco Lawn Science. Before we start, …

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