The turn of the season blankets Colorado in swaths of warm and vibrant color. Native grasses shimmer on the prairie while the Aspen trees sparkle in the wind—autumn is truly the golden season in the Centennial State. As evident in every year that passes, the season does not seem to last long enough. Amplifying the seasonal…
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Fall maintenance is not just a way to ensure your landscape stays beautiful in a new season—it also protects your investment and keeps your landscape healthy all year long. Without pruning, mulching and fertilizing your landscape during the critical autumn season, a once-beautiful investment may become lackluster in the spring. But once you take the necessary…
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Architects take into consideration the location, history and locale of their project prior to crafting blueprints for a new home. By allowing these details to inform the overall design of a structure, architects can create dwellings that feel aligned with the spaces that surround them. Landscape designers take a similar approach before devising a stunning outdoor space…
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Inc. 5000 2020: An Exclusive Guide to America’s Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs These are the stories of the fastest-growing privately-held companies in the U.S. No.4,907: Lifescape Colorado Provides landscape architecture, construction and ongoing property care services for high-touch residential and commercial properties. See The Full List >
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It’s already nearing the end of 2020 and we are ready start looking ahead to 2021. Planning is ideal, especially when it comes to incorporating new structures into your outdoor landscape. Enter our top three contenders to consider: pergolas, patios and pools. Senior Landscape Architect Dan DeGrush has been with Lifescape for over a decade and has witnessed trends come and go. This month, he…
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Do you feel that Colorado? Fall will soon be here in full force bringing in a crisp breeze, freshly fallen scarlet leaves and the sweet smells of pumpkin spice and cinnamon. Before retreating indoors, there’s still time to attend to your autumn landscape so you can enjoy the great outdoors, even in sweater weather. Special…
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With hot summer days in full swing, few things sound better than a refreshing backyard pool to cool down. Whether you’ve been interested in lounging poolside, relaxing with a backyard outdoor spa, or finding peace with ornate backyard water features, there are a few crucial factors to consider before diving in. You might ask, “how…
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July is Smart Irrigation Month in the State of Colorado, which means it’s time for us to share the latest and greatest technology, updates and upgrades you can make to your irrigation systems to save water and create a more sustainable future for our beautiful state. Keep reading for some tips from the Lifescape Colorado irrigation experts. …
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Outdoor kitchens and dining areas are a way to not only cook and enjoy a meal in the open air but also a way to experience the landscape. The concept of outdoor cooking and dining is not new, but the sophistication and style are far into the future, thanks to new trends. These days, outdoor…
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How to Master Minimal Upkeep, Maximal Lingering A Denver couple’s modernist outdoor world. BY DEVON MINER — March 23, 2020 Denver-based landscape architect Dan DeGrush of Lifescape Colorado was tasked with redesigning a 1,200-square-foot outdoor living space for a married couple in their 40s who had recently moved from LoDo to Hilltop. The couple wanted an urban, minimalist…
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