If you live in Colorado, you’re no stranger to drought conditions. These past years have been dry ones and municipalities are becoming more rigid regarding non-essential water use. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to design a drought-tolerant landscape in Colorado that can yield a lush and interesting look with minimal water consumption. Here are…
Continue ReadingProtect Your Colorado Garden From Drought Conditions
Since much of the western U.S. experiences serious drought conditions, it’s important to remember how to protect our gardens from drought. Here at Lifescape Colorado, we always advocate water-wise landscaping to yield a healthy and vibrant landscape year-round. These five tips will help you protect your Colorado garden from drought conditions, so you can enjoy…
Continue ReadingNutrient Storehouse: 5 Great Reasons to Compost
If you’re a fan of the environment and efficiency, you’ll love composting. Compost is a nutrient storehouse created by recycled food and other organic biodegradable matter. Healthy compost can feed landscape and garden beds all season long. Plus, it also increases soil water-retention, which is one of the tenets of water-wise landscaping in Colorado. Can you…
Continue ReadingEasy Steps to a More Water-Wise Garden
Here in Colorado, we’re no strangers to drought and water restrictions, and this is why water conservation is important to many gardeners. During the driest, hottest seasons, a beautiful garden may seem impossible to achieve, but this is not true. A few smart changes can make your garden both water-wise and beautiful. Replace the Lawn…
Continue ReadingFabulous Water-Wise Perennials for Colorado Gardens
As you begin to plan your spring garden, don’t neglect the power of growing native plants. There are multiple benefits to prioritizing native plants in your garden. They’re hardier and are able to withstand hot dry summers and freezing winters. They also require less water than non-native counterparts and will also attract birds, bees and…
Continue ReadingCelebrate Worldwide Plant a Flower Day!
Itching to get your green thumb back in the garden again? Then get ready to celebrate Worldwide Plant a Flower Day on March 12, 2014. On this day, you can honor the transformation that occurs after planting a seed, through germination and sprouting, to enjoying your first full blooms. Plus, it offers a good excuse…
Continue ReadingTop Native Plants of the Mountains
Winter is the season to plan next year’s garden. At Lifescape Colorado, we’re committed to implementing green and sustainable landscapes, which means planting more Colorado native plants. After all, our native plants are more drought- and fire-resistant than other non-native counterparts. As you begin sketching your garden layout, make sure to include the following top native…
Continue ReadingOrganic Gardening Tips & Tricks
A cornerstone of sustainable landscaping in Colorado is making the commitment to organic gardening practices. This involves eliminating chemicals, amending soil naturally and being patient as you learn what works and what doesn’t. The following gardening tips and tricks shed light on what organic gardening is and the techniques you can apply to your backyard landscape. Cleanse…
Continue ReadingGo Green Between Patio Pavers
Pavers are popular hardscaping tools, especially during the cold, winter months. They come in a wide range of sizes, shapes and colors and also work well for everything from water features to driveways to winding garden paths. Going green between patio pavers is a sustainable landscape practice, as well as an attractive way to add natural beauty…
Continue ReadingLandscaping Ideas with Recycled Materials
If you’re looking for creative and sustainable ways to enhance your Colorado landscape, look around your home, garage and neighborhood to see if there are materials, furnishings, or cast-off items that can be cleverly re-purposed. The following backyard landscaping ideas demonstrate how one person’s cast-offs can be creatively transformed for your garden design. Planters Plants…
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