Searching for that elusive perfect gift? This year, think outside the box and consider giving the gift of landscape design. Here are several ways that Lifescape Colorado can make this year’s gift one that can be enjoyed for years to come: 1. A new landscape plan for the new year. Does someone on your list…
Continue ReadingPlan Now for a Colorful Spring Landscape
Although we’re currently in the thick of fall, now is the ideal time to start planning for your spring landscape. By working with a landscape professional now, you can plan for beautiful color, proactively make changes and add hardscapes, outdoor living or other features to enhance your outdoor space. Here are some ways that the…
Continue ReadingColorado Fall and Winter Container Decor Tips
Enhance your Colorado Fall and Winter Decor! As chilly autumn winds make way for Colorado’s true winter, the cold can make going outside a chore. But that doesn’t mean you should abandon your landscape. With containers, you can keep color in your yard all year long and even create something special for the holidays. Here…
Continue ReadingLifescape Wins NALP Grand National Award at LANDSCAPES
LANDSCAPES is the signature event for the National Association of Landscape Professionals. Every year, this is the largest, most anticipated landscape and lawn care industry experience and we’re proud to announce that Lifescape Colorado has won a Grand National Award for our work on the Polo Club Villa project! Troy Shimp was the landscape designer…
Continue ReadingSpring Showers
The cliché that April showers bring May flowers is a cliché because it is true. “Spring showers landscaping” takes on more importance as nature offers that benefit naturally. It is up to you to take advantage of it and use it to make your landscape beautiful and accentuate your home’s appearance. Maintenance is key to keeping the…
Continue ReadingAwesome Benefits of LED Garden Lighting for Landscapes
The stars of modern lighting, LED lights are incredibly energy-efficient and durable. Bringing us one step closer to saving the planet, LED light bulbs are a power saving and all-around smart solution. With LED lighting, you can officially welcome both your interior and exterior into the technologically-savvy present day. Below, we have highlighted some of our…
Continue ReadingWater-Wise Perennials for Colorado Xeriscapes
If you picture cacti, sparse shrubbery, and rocks when you think of xeriscaping, please don’t! Even though xeriscaping might have quite a “dry” reputation, it can actually manifest into vivid, dynamic garden landscapes. According to Colorado State University, the recent ingenuity and experimentation of modern gardeners has resulted in a new positive outlook on water-wise…
Continue ReadingTop Outdoor Living Trends for 2015
With summer around the corner, it’s even more important to keep your outdoor living area from falling to the wayside. Check out these outdoor living trends for 2015 to stay in the game this season: Natural Landscapes. Thankfully an ongoing trend, natural landscaping techniques like xeriscaping are becoming increasingly popular. Xeriscaping is a low-irrigation gardening technique,…
Continue ReadingPut the Green Back in Your Lawn: Top Lawn Care Tips
April is National Lawn Care Month, and we want to help you get your lawn green again with some lawn care tips. First, you want to examine the content of your soil to be sure it is healthy. Good soil contains microorganisms, is well drained, and promotes oxygen flow. You can contact your local county…
Continue ReadingLifescape Colorado Wins an ELITE Award from ALCC
We are excited to announce that Lifescape has won an ELITE (Elevating the Landscape Industry Through Excellence) Award from the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC). The award was given for our Castle Pines Residence project in the Installation/Construction category. The project was recognized by our industry peers as the top in landscape design and…
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