The weekend brought in some much needed warmer temperatures so now it is time to get outside and pitch some compost over your garden. And if there is still some snow on the ground, that won’t be a problem because the compost will eventually settle in. Plus if you plan on growing tomatoes in your…
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Most of Colorado is still going through sub-zero temps this week and with all the icemelt products that were put down to keep hardscapes like driveways and walkways safe, it’s important to note the one drawback caused by these icemelt products – they can seriously harm our plant materials. It’s safe to say that nearly all icemelt…
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Espaliers are graceful and can take hundreds of different forms as well as adapt to many different aesthetic and functional purposes. If you have never heard of espalier by name, more than likely you have seen it before. An espalier is a tree or shrub that is pruned and trained to an unnatural yet aesthetically pleasing form against a wall,…
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When you think about it, nature can be such a miraculous event. It’s almost like magic how these tiny seeds that are planted within the Earth grow to be huge pine trees, shrubs, pumpkins, strawberries and so much more. If you are getting ready for the Spring planting season, now is the perfect time to begin…
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Now that the snow has melted and the sun’s come out, if you gardeners are dying to get outside, now is your chance. The first thing you need to do is sharpen those shovels. Go in the shed and check the sharpness of your shovel because planting time is just around the corner and you’ll want…
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Because winters are dry and snow is minimal in the front range, newly planted vegetation needs supplemental water to stay alive. Irrigation systems have been turned off to prevent freezing pipes, so manually watering is necessary. This ensures plants, that have been newly planted, will survive throughout the winter.The most important plants to keep watered…
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Lifescape Associates hopes you and your family had a very Merry Christmas. We just wanted to remind you to visit us on Twitter! Lifescape looks forward to seeing your tweets and staying connected with all our clients, potential clients and those interested in Colorado landscaping. Come and follow Lifescape Associates on Twitter! Just click on…
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For anyone who’s invested in a real Christmas tree this season, it can be a hassle trying to figure out how to dispose of it. In years past, it was the norm to just toss used trees out on the curbside with the rest of the week’s trash. But today, more environmentally conscious citizens look for…
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All over the state of Colorado, there has been little more than one inch of natural rainfall since early September and the warm fall didn’t help the plant life either. So this winter, tress and lawn are actually parched because they’ve been losing moisture that needs to be replaced in order for the plants to remain healthy. Here…
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You may have already selected your Christmas tree for this season, but if you are one of the stragglers, here are a few tips on how to select and care for a real tree: Pinch the needle to check for freshness, if there is a rich fragrance, that’s a fresh tree. Take a needle from…
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