Drought-Tolerant Landscapes Start with the Soil

With persisting drought conditions and water shortages here in Colorado, water-wise landscaping is still the way to go. While planting drought-resistant plants and watering with conservation in mind are important, truly drought-tolerant landscapes start with the soil....

Green In Between – Permeable Hardscapes

When you live in Colorado, outdoor living space is not an extra amenity – it’s a necessity. But beauty and sustainability are valued just as high here, and it’s these factors that make permeable hardscapes such a wonderful option for Colorado...

Picking a Palette for Your Colorado Landscape

Color, texture and form – these are the aesthetic elements of design. And just as you would deliberately design a color palette for the interiors of your home, the color palette of your landscape should be chosen thoughtfully in order to enhance the overall look...
Fire-Safe Plants for Colorado Landscapes

Fire-Safe Plants for Colorado Landscapes

The defensible space is an area on your property that separates your home from the wilderness and acts as the last line of defense against wildfires. The U.S. Fire Administration has confirmed that in the last few years, well-planned defensible spaces have been...
The Balancing Act of Landscape Architecture

The Balancing Act of Landscape Architecture

We were recently inspired by an interesting observation that landscape architect and writer Billy Goodnick made about the way many people approach landscape design: “Humans have a strong attraction to color (we don’t have 6 million cones in each eye for...
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