Enhance your Colorado Fall and Winter Decor! As chilly autumn winds make way for Colorado’s true winter, the cold can make going outside a chore. But that doesn’t mean you should abandon your landscape. With containers, you can keep color in your yard all year long and even create something special for the holidays. Here…
Continue ReadingWinter Landscaping Preventative Maintenance
An upper-level pressure ridge is keeping record high temperatures across all of Colorado. The heat has delayed typical fall landscape duties, but winter is coming. You might be wearing short sleeves and shorts, but now is the time to prepare your landscape with preventative maintenance. Plant Your Bulbs – If you are in search of a…
Continue ReadingProtecting Your Trees from Beetles and Disease
2015 marked the fourth consecutive year that an outbreak of spruce beetles caused widespread tree mortality and since 1996, more than 1.5 million acres have been lost in Colorado due to the insect. But that pales in comparison to the 3.4 million acres of Colorado forestland lost from 1996 to 2013 to the mountain pine…
Continue ReadingPlant in the Fall for Big Spring Color
Fall colors are on display from leaves and trees, but did you know it’s the perfect time to think about spring? Putting bulbs into the ground before things get cold can produce a perfect garden next year. Tulips –Colorado’s semi-arid climate is ideal for this beautiful flower that comes in all colors. Be sure to…
Continue ReadingBullet Proof Perennials
Perennials suited for the Denver climate provide your garden with year after year of foliage and blooms. Plants that can handle Colorado’s drought-tolerant landscape and provide your backyard with color comes easy when you use these bullet proof perennials. May night salvia These deep violet-purple flowers sprout up to 18 inches with a green foundation….
Continue ReadingWater-Efficient Landscape Tips
The relatively low humidity in Denver means beautiful sun-filled days. It also means conserving water is important. If you’re interested in creating a water-efficient landscape for your home or property, make sure you incorporate these four tips into your outdoor project. Soil Prep – Before you start planting, good soil prep is key to…
Continue ReadingSpring Showers
The cliché that April showers bring May flowers is a cliché because it is true. “Spring showers landscaping” takes on more importance as nature offers that benefit naturally. It is up to you to take advantage of it and use it to make your landscape beautiful and accentuate your home’s appearance. Maintenance is key to keeping the…
Continue ReadingGoodbye winter….helllooooo spring!
The warm weather is finally here after many months of bone chilling temperatures and it is finally time for us to get outside and have some fun in the sun. And now that the growing season is back in swing it is a great time to expend some of that new found energy on your…
Continue ReadingGet Ready to Spring Forward
Warm weather and blooming flowers is just around the corner and now is the time to begin the preparations for a beautiful yard. Take advantage of warm winter days to take on some gardening projects that will help pave your way to success. Spring Cleaning Start small and begin the cleanup by clearing out any…
Continue ReadingValue of Hiring a Landscape Professional
With spring right around the corner it is almost time to start enjoying the wonderful outdoors that Coloradans love to enjoy. From outdoor patios to water features, we take pride in our landscape. For those of us looking to beef our own landscape up a bit, now is the time to begin consulting with a…
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