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Four Ways to Make Your Outdoors More Livable

20Feb

In Colorado, we covet the natural wonder of the Great Outdoors with its glorious year-round weather. It’s no surprise that this passion for outdoor living shows up in the home environment. In this 24/7 world, an increasing number of Lifescape clients are requesting staycation-worthy outdoor spaces that function as wellness retreats, outfitted with high-caliber entertainment areas worthy of long afternoons outside. For the last three years, these functional, multi-purpose outdoor rooms have consistently remained at the top of our clients’…

How to Ensure Your Landscape Survives the Winter

04Feb

During the winter months, even the hardiest of landscapes need some TLC to survive the Colorado climate. There’s more work to do this time of year than you might think. Working with an experienced horticulturist is key to avoiding potential issues that might turn into large problems once the snow melts and plants spring to life. Anyone looking to preserve and promote a healthy, thriving landscape all year…

Top Landscape Design Trends for 2020 and Beyond

21Jan

The beginning of a new year (and in 2020, a new decade) offers a rare opportunity to reflect on what’s new, exciting, and innovative for landscape architecture. Many of 2020’s landscape design trends address important issues like climate change, sustainability, and creating space for wellness and relaxation. And, while “trend” isn’t something we always recommend…

Top Four Reasons to Prune Trees and Shrubs in the Winter + Pruning Tips

08JanJanuary 16, 2020

Winter is prime time to prune the trees and shrubs in your landscape. It may not be intuitive, but maintaining plants in the winter is one of the best ways to ensure not just beautiful buds and flowers come spring, but a long, lush plant life for years to come. Happy trees are groomed trees! …

How to Protect Trees and Shrubs from Cold Weather With Anti-Desiccants

17DecDecember 17, 2019

A common problem with evergreen trees and shrubs in Colorado during the winter is desiccation, or “drying out.” Desiccation, also referred to as winter burn, is the shedding or dying-off of evergreen leaves and branches during the winter months. This is particularly problematic in Colorado because the trifecta of 1) high winds, 2) freezing temperatures,…

7 Tips for Maintaining Your Hardscape This Winter

10Dec

Once your plants are prepped for the cold, it’s important to also plan for hardscape maintenance during the winter. Fountains, pathways, and walls—anything constructed from wood, bricks, concrete, metal, or stone—need special attention during the deep freeze. Beyond maintenance, winter is also an ideal time to design and install hardscape! While everyone else waits till…

Top Recommendations for Winter Landscape Care

13NovDecember 4, 2019

As winter creeps in this year and snow begins to dust the West, it’s important to consider the toll this cold weather will take on your trees and shrubs. Proper winter tree and shrub care are vital to the overall look and appeal of your landscape once the snow starts to melt and shoots of…

Top Outdoor Holiday Decorating Trends and Ideas for 2019

30OctNovember 4, 2019

The holidays are around the corner, which means it’s time to get festive both indoors and out. When it comes to dressing your exterior for the coming season, the options for decor are endless—keep it neutral with a modern aesthetic? Go all out with maximalist style? Or maybe somewhere in between? You don’t need to…

It’s time to plant tulips, daffodils and other bulbs for beautiful spring color.

23OctOctober 23, 2019

Making the effort to get your spring bulbs planted now will ensure you have beautiful and healthy blooms when spring comes. Tulips, daffodils, crocus plants and other bulbs need to be planted before the ground freezes so they’ll have time to establish their root systems before winter. For optimal results, prepare the soil by tilling,…

What to do now to prepare landscapes for these winter chills and for spring growth.

10Oct

Knowledgeable property care for your landscape in the fall will help protect it during the fall and winter cold snaps and prepare it for beautiful growth in the spring. Mulching, fertilizing your turf, and pruning will keep plants and trees happy and healthy as the weather cools off. Putting down mulch in the fall protects…