This garden tea time is not for you, but for your plants. Did you know that manure tea and compost tea offer plants a wide range of nutrients, some natural hormones and other growth factors? Or that the right brew of tea can keep some plant diseases at bay? How about keeping away those pesky…
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When your or your landscape architect are outside working in the yard, there is the potential for a large amount of waste. Most people don’t understand that the projects they take on in the yard, can produce so much waste. But before you toss those branches, grass clippings, and other random debris into the trash,…
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The sound of water is both relaxing and soothing, which is why a lot of homeowners choose to have them as a focal point in their landscaping. Water features create the ideal atmosphere for a place to just layout, rejuvenate or sit and relax. There are 4 different types of water features that you can…
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In a small Cherry Creek courtyard lies a patio facing south east. Every morning the intense rays of the Colorado sun blast the homes’ brick exterior and custom mahogany doors. As Coloradans we love the sun but the sun’s UV Rays can be very damaging. Therefore, the primary concern on this project was to protect…
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LED Lighting has been around since the 1960’s however, in recent years LED has begun to appear more in the residential market for space lighting. LED stands for light emitting diode which is a semiconductor device that converts electricity into light. Due to their mode of operation, LED lighting offers the following benefits: Energy Efficient….
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Outdoor living spaces are becoming more of an emerging trend in landscape design. These exterior living spaces range from warm and cozy to grand and opulent. But one thing is sure, they all can be enhanced by landscape lighting. It’s important that your Landscape Architect brings professional interior design principles to your home exterior that…
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Gardening in raised beds is one of the best ways to grow healthy plants. Raised beds allow for the opportunity to create custom soil, more control of drainage and a set aside planting area. When you are building a raised bed, here are a few things you need to consider: 1. The Materials. Practically anything…
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Derrick Winckler For the past 15 years, Derrick has been involved, working nearly every field position in the company. Graduating from UCD with a Bachelors Degree in Science majoring in Biology and obtained his Certified Landscape Technician on the first try (an active member of the CLT committee up until the birth of his 2nd…
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People sometimes fail to remember that they can update their backyard or patio with the latest trends and fashion in outdoor design. It’s time to get rid of that old fashioned look and step into 21st century outdoor design. Here are 3 of the latest trends in Backyard Design: 1. Bring the inside…out. Have you…
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A major factor in taking care of your landscaping is fertilization. You want to make sure you don’t over fertilize or under fertilize. A landscaping professional or possibly someone at your local garden center can recommend a proper fertilizer for your yard. Fertilizing your yard twice a year, at least, is a good idea. The…
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