Now that spring is here and summer is not too far behind, many Denver residents will be spending more time “living outdoors”. Your home’s outdoor spaces should be inviting and accommodate those activities you and your family love. Here are 5 important questions to consider when designing your outdoor spaces: 1. Do you want an…
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Perk up your spring garden with a little color. Take a look at 3 perennials developed by Colorado State University and Denver Botanic Gardens to provide your Colorado garden with vibrant color that is well-suited to our altitude and growing conditions. 1. Remembrance Columbine a.k.a. Aquilegia ‘Swan Violet & White’ The Remembrance Columbine is named…
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For those who are becoming more invested in their gardens, one key thing you must remember is that the quality of your plants, vegetables and fruits depend on the soil and what you put in it. Make sure you check your dirt and the quality of the seeds you are planting. It is important to…
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When it comes to eco-friendly outdoor flooring, there are a few choices that really make a great option for your home’s outdoor environment. Here are 4 of the latest trends in flooring for sustainable gardens courtesy of Elle Decor: 1. Gravel. Gravel is making quite the comeback. If you have to choose between the crushed…
Continue ReadingThis Friday, April 22nd is Earth Day. For more than 40 years, Earth Day has been inspiring millions of people to take action in securing a healthy future for themselves and their children. Over 1 billion people participate in Earth Day making it the largest civic observance in the world. The Earth Day Network has…
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Most people really do not understand the importance of a landscape architect. Landscape architecture is the design of everything you see outside of a building. As the ASLA states, it “encompasses the analysis, planning, design, management, and stewardship of the natural and built environments.” It takes more than planting a few shrubs and installing pavers…
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Choosing a pavement material for your landscape can be a bit tricky. On the one hand, stamped concrete may achieve the look you desire in the beginning, a look similar to that of pavers, however, due to concrete’s poor durability and the difficulty of making repairs, it ends up damaging the appearance of your landscape…
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The Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC) honor the most spectacular and innovative landscapes around the state. ALCC’s Awards competition celebrates landscapes designed, installed, irrigated, renovated and managed by association members. The 2010 Excellence in Landscape Awards dinner took place in late February and was a great place to celebrate and discuss the year’s success….
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It is that time of year again, and everyone is probably relieved. The winter weather is finally going away and the spring season is getting off to a slow start. Now is the time to have your irrigation system turned back on for your Colorado landscape. These are happening as we speak in the Denver…
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As some of you may know, April is National Landscape Architecture Month. When you are out and about this month, look at your surroundings. Notice the parks, gardens, residential developments and so forth. How did they come to take shape? And how will these places transform in the future? That’s and easy answer – by…
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