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...
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...
There are several benefits to working with a professional to design and maintain your Colorado landscape. An experienced professional can help you to achieve a beautiful, dynamic and low-maintenance landscape that you can enjoy year-round. But it doesn’t have to...
Stone walls have been used to create borders and protect them from hillside erosion for hundreds of years. But today, in addition to being functional, stone walls can add incredible interest and beauty to landscapes. Local or imported stones can add natural color that...
Known as “some of the toughest plants in the kingdom,” the yucca plant has rightfully earned its place in water-wise and low-maintenance landscape design. In Colorado, where arid conditions and variable weather can challenge traditional gardening, yuccas offer an...
