As winter ends and we begin looking forward to spring, many Denver homeowners are asking the same questions:
- What happened to winter?
- How will this affect my trees and lawn?
- How can I keep my landscape healthy during drought and water restrictions?
A Look at Recent Weather Trends
The winter of 2025–2026 in Denver was historically warm and dry, ranking among the warmest and least snowy on record. By early March, the area had gone 38 days without measurable snowfall, and overall winter precipitation was well below normal.
This followed the 9th warmest summer on record, with an annual average temperature of 52.8°F. Although summer precipitation was close to normal overall, it was unevenly distributed: a dry July was followed by a record-setting August with 4.12 inches of rain — 2.54 inches above average.
The takeaway is simple: Colorado’s weather is becoming increasingly inconsistent. With unpredictable precipitation and rising temperatures, proactive landscape care is more important than ever—especially as water restrictions begin appearing across the Denver area.
How Drought Impacts Trees and Lawns
Extended periods of dry conditions place significant stress on landscapes.
Trees must work harder to pull moisture from soil that is already competing with turf roots. Over time, this drains their stored energy reserves. After several years of drought stress, weakened trees become far more vulnerable to pests and disease.
Lawns respond more quickly to drought stress. Without adequate moisture, turf turns brown and thin, creating ideal conditions for insects and lawn diseases to take hold.
A Proactive Plan to Protect Your Landscape
Keeping trees and lawns healthy during drought requires a strategic approach. Our program focuses on maximizing water efficiency while strengthening plant health.
- Professional Site Evaluation
An ISA-certified consultant evaluates your property, identifies each tree, and measures turf areas to determine treatment needs.
- Custom Water-Efficiency Plan
We design a tailored program for your trees and lawn based on irrigation levels, soil conditions, and environmental factors.
- Nutrient and Soil Health Program
Trees and turf receive targeted nutrient applications that strengthen roots and help the soil retain moisture longer, improving drought resilience.
- Plant Growth Regulator Treatment for Trees
Trees receive a soil-applied plant growth regulator that:
- Slows excessive growth
- Improves photosynthesis efficiency
- Stores additional energy in the root system
This allows trees to use available water more efficiently.
- Turf Health and Protection Program
Our turf program strengthens root systems and protects against common lawn pests and diseases, including:
- Japanese beetles
- Mites
- Necrotic ring spot
We also offer an anti-desiccant treatment to help reduce moisture loss through evaporation.
- Targeted Tree Pest and Disease Treatments
Each tree is monitored and treated for its most common threats, including:
- Emerald Ash Borer in ash trees
- IPS beetles in evergreens
- Fire blight in crabapple trees
Protecting the Landscapes We Love
Water restrictions, drought, and changing weather patterns are challenges we must face together. With the right preventative care, we can protect the trees and landscapes that provide shade, beauty, and value to our homes and communities.
As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
With a proactive plan and the right treatments, we can help ensure your trees and lawn remain healthy—even in difficult conditions.
