Though lawn mowing is a task most of us leave as a chore for our teenagers, there are proper mowing techniques that can help you keep your lawn healthy and looking its best. 1. Make sure you are gentle with damaged grass. For a lawn that is recovering from insect damage, drought or disease – …
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Whether you have a small lawn or a large one, a landscaping mistake you want to avoid is excessive lawn ornamentation. Decorative items can enhance the look of your yard, however, if you overdo it, the decorative pieces will only serve as a distraction from the natural beauty of your landscaping. So to help you…
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Summer is here and outdoor kitchens are what everybody’s talking about! No one wants to be stuck in in a hot stuffy kitchen trying to hurriedly prepare 4th of July delicious eats while their guests are enjoying the party outside. Instead, why don’t you take the kitchen outside! An outdoor kitchen is a great way…
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A common landscaping mistake that people make is improperly placing plants. You have to remember all the necessary components that support plant growth – the proper sunlight and the amount of exposure. When you purchase a plant, be sure to carefully read the small tag the comes with it. Those tags will give you the…
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That’s right, April is National Landscape Architecture Month. When you travel out and about today, take a moment to notice your city’s communities, parks and so forth. They all had to start with planning, land use management, designing – all the work of landscape architects. You may have only thought about landscaping on a small…
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Recently we were called upon by local interior designer, Debbie Marden of D. Marden Interior Design, and her husband, Sean. They had recently completed renovations on their mid-century modern home in Boulder and were looking to design a sustainable, innovative landscape that complements the home’s reinvented, modern look. Designer Troy Shimp worked closely with the…
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On Friday, Jan 22, members of Lifescape Associates took off the dress shoes and put on the work boots as we participated in our first Habitat for Humanity build. Our work team included: Randy Randolph, Michael Hupf, Ron Lee, Jeff Wright, Ron Lee, Troy Shimp, Leann Ostheimer, Dan DeGrush and Tonya Glassmeyer. We worked on…
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Usually found outside on patios, driveways and walkways, pavers are hard blocks that are made from stone, brick, clay tile or plastic. They come in different shapes, textures and colors so they are more versatile in style than concrete. Pavers are better than concrete because they are crack resistant and more durable. So if you…
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In today’s society everyone is looking to cut costs anywhere they can, even when it comes to landscaping. If you plan on using stone in you landscaping plan, a good way to be cost sensitive with your budget is to buy local quarried stone. Not only are you supporting local businesses in your community, but…
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If you’re looking to plant a low maintenance, good xeric rock garden plant, the Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia ternata) is a good choice for Spring. This plant can adapt to many different soil types and can handle drought conditions very well. In the first month of early Spring, the barren strawberry bears several yellow flowers among…
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