With today's cooler temps and seeing glimpses of changing leaves, it's evident that fall is almost here. In fact, it couldn't be any closer, it's tomorrow! September 22 is the first official day of autumn this year. It's time to start thinking about fall lawn care!
Following the tips below can prevent your lawn from getting strained during the coldest months ahead and help it reemerge healthy and lush in the springtime.
A brown lawn does not always mean your lawn is dead; it could just be dormant. Some yellowing may be a sign of a dormant lawn. When your lawn is in hibernation, it shuts down to withstand weather changes as well as conserve water and nutrients.
Grass that is dead, however, will not come back. If there are dry spots, hand-water them rather than over-watering your entire lawn. Small changes can make a big difference when it comes to saving water!
Besides being necessary to maintain high water quality, hydrant flushing assures that hydrants are in proper working condition in the event of a fire. Routine hydrant flushing removes sediment and rust from the water and helps maintain proper chlorine concentrations in the water. This routine maintenance keeps the water moving thus preventing it from becoming stagnant and helps sustain the integrity of the pipes.
According to the August 3 update from the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 6.4% of Colorado falls into the exceptional drought category, 21% is in an extreme drought, 29.6% is in a severe drought, 34.5% is in a moderate drought, and 43.4% of the state is abnormally dry.
Denver Water’s 10-member Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) is seeking a new Suburban customer representative. The volunteer committee advises the utility and its board on a range of issues while encouraging and coordinating public participation in the agency’s policy development.
The City of Englewood is under a boil water advisory as of Wednesday night after the presence of E.