It may come as some surprise to you that part of the reason you like eating outside is because it’s also good for you! That’s right — when the weather is nice, you can feast at a backyard picnic and experience health benefits at the same time. Some of our favorite memories are of family outings…
Continue Reading3 Great Games to Incorporate Into Your Outdoor Space
Summer isn’t quite the same without lounging for hours while the kids splash around in the pool or play outdoor games. Gardens are the perfect locations for easy outdoor games — little to no skill is needed, and games are a great way to gather the whole family for some fun in the sun. To help you…
Continue ReadingPlanning to Upgrade Your Colorado Landscape? Use These Tips
Does your landscape need a new look? Are you tired of seeing the same colors — green in spring and summer and brown in winter and fall? Or, are your evergreen shrubs getting more out of control every year? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are ready to take steps towards an…
Continue ReadingPlan Your Colorado Landscape for Shade & Sun
For many, the sun is an old friend and a dangerous foe all at the same time. We love to go on holiday to sunny islands and sip cocktails by the pool, but we also know just how important it is to protect yourself during the hottest hours of the day. And it’s not just you!…
Continue ReadingBenefits to Gardening & the Impact to Your Life & Family
With so little time to spare in our everyday lives, we need a good reason to devote hours every week to something new. But, gardening is an ancient human tradition — one that can benefit your health, connect you with nature, and give your family an incentive to spend more quality time outside. Looking to…
Continue ReadingBenefits of Porous Permeable Pavers for Your Colorado Landscape
We love being able to drive around in our cars, but the resulting asphalt covering our country from coast to coast isn’t necessarily doing us any favors. Luckily, the past 30 years have seen huge developments in storm-water management, and today, you can choose from several different environmentally-friendly permeable pavers. Below, we’ll highlight several of…
Continue ReadingDon’t Hide Your Driveway, But Make it Stand Out
Exactly what you see when you look at a stunning driveway relies on a balanced configuration of hardscapes and softscapes. It’s simple, really — hardscapes consist of walls and fences, while softscapes revolve around shrubs, ground covers, ornamental trees, and flower beds. Together, these elements work to create an unforgettable first impression for visitors. But…
Continue ReadingCreate Visual Appeal & Control Water Runoff with Dry Riverbeds
Taking a second look at something that appears ordinary at first glance can lead to exciting new discoveries. Now that it’s getting warmer, properly managing the water from summer showers is more important than ever. While many landscape architects do plan and build drainage ditches as dry creek beds, they often fall quite short as…
Continue ReadingHealthy Landscapes Begin with Healthy Soils
Happy plants and trees grow from healthy soil, and even the smallest of changes in soil composition can impact plant growth. Both organic and non-organic soils have benefits that make each suitable for a variety of environments. Even still, many soils require further soil amendments such as mulch, compost, and manure to develop a rich environment…
Continue ReadingFrom Conceptual Design to Budget, Working with a Professional Landscape Architect Reduces Errors
From Pinterest boards to wikiHow, it’s no secret the internet world loves DIY projects. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you should jump to do just any project by yourself. Landscape and interior design are very different, namely because landscape design presents challenges and detours that simply don’t exist in controlled environments, like your home. Landscape design…
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