As Pantone’s 2013 Color of the Year, emerald has been spotted all over homes and landscapes. But there was one emerald that was less welcomed — the Emerald Ash Borer. As the EAB info site explains, this exotic beetle has become the most destructive of North America, costing several states and industries millions and millions…
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Fall is the perfect time to give your front yard landscape a seasonal refresh. With the vibrant colors of changing leaves and cooler temperatures, your yard can truly shine with the right fall front yard landscaping ideas. Whether you’re preparing for the colder months or simply want to enhance your curb appeal, now is the…
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Anyone interested in Denver landscape design considers a barren yard the same way an artist views a blank canvas. Landscape designers use artistic principles when planning their visions — balance, texture, depth and color work to create a unique space so that something beautiful appears in every corner. The following are tips you can use…
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Look out your window. How inspiring would you say your front yard is? If there’s any hesitation, it may be time to consider how to revamp your landscape design to optimize the views from both the inside and outside of your home. Indeed, curb appeal can go both ways. One consideration that often gets overlooked…
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Successful garden planning requires careful planning and dedication. You need to know which plants grow best in your climate, when they bloom and the difference between those that only live a single season (annuals), versus those that continue to grow and bloom year after year (perennials). As you while away the winter months, this guide…
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Every year, it still amazes us. After a sparkling winter, a gorgeous spring and a bountiful summer, it’s hard to think life can get any better in Colorado… until fall arrives. The season of warm colors and cool temperatures is upon us, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to tuck your landscape in for hibernation….
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Once your trees, shrubs and flowering plants are in place, a healthy landscape requires a certain level of attention to truly flourish. By making Denver landscape maintenance a part of your weekly, monthly and seasonal routine, your yard will look amazing all year long. Plus, you’ll be spared the heartache of sick and dying plants,…
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Summer is over, which means the end of the gardening season for those of us here in Colorado. However, gardening season doesn’t have to be over at all. In fact, with a cool season Colorado vegetable garden, you and your family can enjoy fresh, tasty vegetables all winter long. All it takes is a little know-how…
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While most people tend to focus on their home’s interior spaces during fall and early winter, Lifescape envisions a different approach. Rather than neglecting outdoor living during this period, take advantage of the relatively cooperative weather to plan and implement beautiful and simple backyard landscaping ideas that will bloom to life when spring arrives. Here…
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Growing native plants in your Colorado garden not only adds color to your landscape design, but also benefits and contributes to the biodiversity of our beautiful state. While landscaping with a native shrub seems like a small way to aid the environment, other projects that do not include these wonderful plants can harm biodiversity. Shrubs…
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