Most Aprils, watering your lawn and trees isn't something you concern yourself too much with because Mother Nature takes care of it.
As of Friday, Fort Collins has received only .10 of an inch of precipitation this month and less than 3 inches this year — and that's coming off an exceptionally warm, dry fall.
Do I even need to bring up the wind?
We don't know what moisture May and June, two of our historically wettest months, will bring. If they end up like April, these tips will be that much more important.
So let's make sure you know what to do to keep your lawn and trees alive while conserving water, according to a variety of experts.
Colorado weather: Are we in trouble because of lack of spring moisture?
Despite our dryness, you don't need to fire up your sprinkler system or drag the hose out to water your bluegrass lawn, the dominant lawn grass here. Bluegrass can go without water for up to a couple of months before affecting the crown and roots. Surely, we will get some moisture before then?
Here are some things to keep in mind:
More tips: For garden, lawns and trees
The city of Fort Collins Forestry Division will provide free wood mulch to city residents 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 7 and May 21 at 1380 Hoffman Mill Road.
Loading assistance will be provided onsite by city personnel using a front-end loader. Visitors should bring their own open-top vehicle or trailer and will be responsible for covering their loads when leaving.
The offer is not available to commercial businesses.
The city also offers free mulch during regular business hours at its two self-load sites at Timberline Recycling Center, 1903 S. Timberline Road, and The Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave.
For more information, visit fcgov.com/forestry or call 970-221-6660.
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