With the right plants and design, potted plants can add year-round beauty and life to Colorado landscapes. Single plants with rich colors or interesting shapes can be planted in individual pots to stand alone and create eye-catching focal points. Or, multiple plants can be carefully combined to create lush, portable gardens. When designing a container with…
Continue ReadingRabbitbrush – A Colorful Colorado Native Shrub
PlantTalk Colorado says, it’s “one of the most ornamental and useful native plants for a Colorado garden,” and Better Homes & Gardens names it one of their “Standout Plants for the Mountain West.” A shrub native to Colorado, rabbitbrush not only celebrates the natural beauty of our state but it inherently comes with a tolerance for the…
Continue ReadingElevate Your Denver Garden with a Raised Bed
Gardening in raised garden beds provides convenience and versatility while creating a controlled environment for growing gorgeous flowers and foliage. Here are some of the benefits that can be enjoyed by incorporated raised beds into your Denver landscape. In the confined space of the raised bed, it is easier to establish and control drainage, nutrients…
Continue Reading5 Favorite Colorado Native Perennials
A drought-tolerant landscape does not have to be defunct of color! There are several plants native to Colorado that are perfect for xeriscaping and offer year-round visual interest with vibrant colors, engaging textures, and sculptural shapes. Here are five of our favorites that call Colorado home. Rocky Mountain Columbine This beautiful perennial has striking white…
Continue ReadingMaking Beautiful Use of Your Side Yard
Is your side yard being put to use? Too often this space is neglected, but with a custom design that creatively uses space, that patch of land can be transformed into a beautiful and functional part of your Colorado landscape. Add an arbor or gate. An arbor can act as an entranceway, attractively setting off the…
Continue Reading5 Fantastic Built-ins for Luxury Outdoor Living
An outdoor living space can become a beautiful extension of your Colorado home. When planning an outdoor living space, consider incorporating built-in features, which offer space-efficient function and long lasting beauty and durability against the elements. Built-in Seating Not only does built-in seating free up space but it is also more durable than most outdoor…
Continue ReadingJuly is Smart Irrigation Month in Colorado
July is Smart Irrigation Month here in Colorado, which means it is the perfect time to take a closer look at your landscape and watering methods. Droughts are unavoidable, but by making wise design and irrigation choices, you can keep your yard healthy while also helping to conserve water. Here are tips on how to minimize…
Continue ReadingUnique Outdoor Seating Ideas
Take the opportunity to add unique style to your Denver outdoor living area with seating that’s not only comfortable but aesthetically intriguing. Here are some of our favorite ideas for unique outdoor seating. A cool bench and table combo – Perfect for casual meals with friends and family, this seating option offers a flexible eclectic style…
Continue ReadingThe Beautiful, Spherical Golden Barrel Cactus
The Golden Barrel cactus is also known as mother-in-law’s cushion. But don’t let the name fool you, not only are these plants low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, but they add incredible texture and architectural appeal to Denver gardens and landscapes. Golden Barrels have been cultivated for over a century. According to the United States Botanic Garden, the cactus was…
Continue ReadingAdd Evening Drama to your Denver Landscape
Beyond safety and practicality, outdoor lighting has the power to transform landscapes into magical outdoor spaces. Not to mention, it accentuates the most beautiful features of your landscape so you can enjoy them even by night. Landscape lighting options range from elaborate fixtures that add an artistic element to simple discrete bulbs used to illuminate stepping…
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