As spring swings into summer, the Denver area and Front Range comes to life. This is the ideal time to plant beautiful seasonal color with containers and annual beds in your Colorado landscape architecture. The local “frost safe” date is in late May, so early June is prime time for turning up the volume on…
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This outdated outdoor space was dramatically transformed into a Tudor-inspired tour-de-force for entertaining. After the owners of this iconic 1920s home in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood decided to renovate the interior of their Tudor-style abode, the backyard was the next big redesign on their list. Last refreshed in the 1990s, the outdoor space felt…
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“Outdoor entertaining, gathering and “staycations” are going to be top of everyone’s list this summer,” says Lifescape Colorado Executive Vice President LeAnn Ostheimer. “If you are looking to upgrade your outdoor spaces, now is the time to do it.”
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Design/Build Project Budget over $150,000 | Richthofen Castle After purchasing this neglected property built in the late 1800s, the owners began a multiyear restoration of the home and the landscape. They wanted the grounds to be restored to their original grandeur, while modernizing the functionality and planning for long-term sustainability of the site. Historic photos…
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While it’s not the most beautiful part of your landscape, your irrigation system is certainly the hardest working. When your systems are performing at their highest level, you can save money on watering by not wasting water and ensure longevity for your turf, flowers, shrubs, and trees. In short, maintaining your irrigation system is one…
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Spring is rolling into the West! Trees will soon be greening, grass will regrow, and plants will start stretching their arms open wide to blue skies and sunshine. Year after year, we take our tools outside to tend to our yards. But it doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. Get back to having fun…
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As the world stands still, the arms of spring have finally opened to the world. Now is the best time of the year to plan and design vibrant, colorful annuals and perennials. Homeowners throughout the state turn to Lifescape’s expert horticulturists and designers to create jaw-dropping landscapes that bloom from early spring bulbs to annual…
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A Landscape Architect’s Advice for Maximizing Your Small Backyard THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SMALL-SPACE GARDENING How Joshua Ruppert of Lifescape Colorado turned a shallow yard into a private patio perfect for entertaining. BY JESSICA LARUSSO, 5280 Managing Editor – March 30, 2020 In Denver’s most desirable neighborhoods, large yards can be tough to…
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MOTHER NATURE ISN’T WAITING FOR YOUR COLORADO BACKYARD LANDSCAPE DESIGN While humans have been ordered to Stay-at-Home, at Lifescape, we know Mother Nature isn’t waiting for our lives to get back to normal. She’s ready to go. This means we need to be ready for our front yard landscaping ideas and getting your outdoor space…
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Award-Winning Landscape Designs of 2020 DON’T MISS THESE STUNNING AND INNOVATIVE OUTDOOR SPACES BY DEVON MINER – March 23, 2020 Dreaming of Spring? You’re in luck. The Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC), an organization dedicated to serving as a high-quality resource for Colorado’s ever-evolving landscaping community, awarded top landscape design projects this month,…
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