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The People’s Republic of Boulder is known for its progressiveness and strong community spirit. What you don’t get to hear about is how tough it is to actually keep a lawn looking its best year-round.

Boulder’s low humidity levels and high altitude foster drought conditions and temperature extremes that require continuous adjustments to water and fertilizer schedules. That’s no easy feat. 

LawnStarter’s pros will help you tame your unruly lawn with affordable and reliable lawn care services. They'll mow, trim, edge, feed, aerate, and implement preventative pest, weed, and disease control to ensure your lawn withstands Colorado’s hot, dry summers and windy winters.

Here’s what lawn care in Boulder looks like:

Best Grass Types for Boulder

Boulder has a semi-arid climate with distinct seasons. Generally, cool-season grasses withstand Boulder-specific challenges including high elevation, periodic droughts, and temperature extremes. But native warm-season grasses also keep up.

Lawns here thrive with a mix of:

• Tall Fescue: Known for its drought tolerance, this cool-season variety withstands dry weather and shade and requires minimal maintenance.
• Kentucky Bluegrass: Kentucky bluegrass is a popular choice that boasts deep roots that help it survive the cold and heat.
• Fine Fescue: This is a group of cool-season grass that develops shade-tolerant, fine-textured turfgrass. They’re usually mixed with other grass types to create a resilient, drought-resistant lawn. 
• Buffalograss: This warm-season cultivar is native and well-adapted to Colorado’s ever-changing climate. It has low water requirements but goes dormant in the winter.

How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn? Mow cool-season grasses every seven to 14 days in the spring and fall and every 14 to 21 days in the summer. Buffalograss has low mowing requirements, so plan to mow every two weeks or so in the late spring and early fall, and every two to three weeks during summer.

Common Lawn Pests and Diseases in Boulder

Lawn diseases and pests never shy away from destroying a beautiful lawn, no matter how high above sea level it is. Common lawn nemesis you’ll find in Boulder are: 

• Chewing Critters: Japanese beetles and sod webworms munch on grass blades, turning green lawns into brown, spotty eyesores. 
• Fungal Diseases: Issues like powdery mildew, dollar spot, and rust will turn your Boulder lawn rusty brown and weaken the turfgrass, making it vulnerable to serious soil problems.

Other Outdoor Services We Offer

LawnStarter understands that a well-manicured lawn doesn’t always cut it. Beyond standard lawn maintenance, our pros will beautify your landscape with:

• Yard Clean-Up: Clear away all the winter debris, trim those overgrown shrubs, and get your lawn ready for a nice spring bloom.
• Mulching: Use our professional mulch installation services to better secure soil moisture in Boulder’s dry climate.
• Irrigation Installation: Without wasting a drop of the limited water we get, keep your Boulder lawn hydrated with an automatic sprinkler system.

Say no to lawn stress and yes to more free time and fun. LawnStarter brings lawn care to you, no matter where you’re located. From Mapleton Hills to Dakota Ridge, our pros cover it all, so you can go hiking on Chautauqua Park trails, visit the farmer’s market, or cycle along Boulder’s scenic routes.

Just call, click, or download the LawnStarter app today and get your free quotes — make lawn care easy.