Top Summer Landscape Ideas to Refresh Your Yard

Summer in Colorado is more than just a season. It invites you to step outside and enjoy every inch of your outdoor space. But without the right summer landscape, a yard that looks tired, patchy, or uninspired could cause you to miss out on the best months of the year. At Westside Grounds, we believe…
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When to Aerate Your Lawn

A lush, green lawn is often a homeowner’s pride—a living testament to diligent care and maintenance. Yet, aeration is a critical aspect of lawn care that frequently goes overlooked. Knowing when to aerate your lawn is essential, as this lawn care method promotes healthier and more resilient growth. Knowing when to aerate your lawn can…
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How to Stop Erosion on a Hill

Is your property located on a hill? Do you have an uneven landscape? Does your yard slope? You may have soil erosion issues if you answered yes to any of these questions.  Higher elevations can wear away naturally. This erosion can cause numerous problems with your landscape, including limiting the ability of your greenery to…
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Colorado Native Plants

Colorado has considerable biodiversity in its vegetation and wildlife. And with the state’s fluctuating weather, varying degrees of elevation, and different soil types, Colorado native plants offer many benefits. These benefits include less maintenance, lower costs, wildlife preservation, and natural authenticity.  Consider taking a domestic approach to decorating and designing your landscape. At Westside Grounds,…
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Spring Lawn Maintenance Checklist for Colorado

Yard Maintenance Checklist For your lawn, spring should be a time of revitalization and new growth, a time when it begins to wake up from the hibernation of winter and the cold that you face here in Colorado every year. Spring is the time of year when you set your lawn up for a beautiful…
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How to Keep Dogs Off Lawn

For Colorado homeowners, maintaining a lush and vibrant lawn is no small task—especially if you’re trying to keep dogs off your lawn. Whether it’s unsightly yellow patches or dug-up soil, the challenges of maintaining a pristine outdoor space can feel endless. Adding to the mix, ensuring your lawn care practices are safe for pets is…
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Preparing Your Yard for Spring Lawn Care

As the days grow longer and the snow begins to melt, your lawn eagerly awaits the care it needs to thrive. After a harsh Colorado winter, your grass, plants, and soil are ready for a fresh start—and you should be, too. Spring is the season of renewal, and getting ahead with spring lawn care can…
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How to Get Your Lawn Ready for Spring

Once winter is over, it means it is time to put away the snowplows and begin worrying about spring lawn projects. If you’re wondering how to get your lawn ready for spring, now is the perfect time to start. Typically, lawn care season begins in the spring, which means you will have a lot to…
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When Should You Remove Snow? Know The Signs

During the winter season, there is plenty of snowfall. As you watch your neighbors blow snow from their roofs, you notice that some are shoveling snow. How do they know when to shovel the roofs? In Denver neighborhoods, residents do many rituals ranging from shoveling snow off roofs to checking for ice dams. One of…
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5 Sustainable Landscaping Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Yard

Most people want to make their home a beautiful place to live, but there’s also a growing movement to go green. Some of the most popular green home ideas include using reclaimed wood and natural materials, adding solar panels and energy-efficient appliances, and recycling waste materials. If you’re looking for ways to make your yard…
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