There’s something special about the natural beauty you wake up to everyday here in Colorado. Therefore, there must be something special about the trees that truly thrive here. Here are some examples of trees that will make your landscape even more amazing. Austrian Pine – Planted as part of the nation’s great Dust Bowl Shelterbelt…
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Grass serves as the foundation of most backyards and gardens, but it can also be used to incorporate amazing designs while also keeping water consumption down. Check out these ornamental grasses that are ideal for Colorado landscapes. Ornamental grasses like Blue Avena or Little Bluestem require very low water with attractive silvery blue foliage. Elijah Blue fescue…
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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….
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Colorado’s gold Aspen trees stand out in the fall, creating a variety of colors that draw visitors from all over the world to experience this natural exhibition. If you don’t want to swat at insects while inspecting your backyard showcase, try these tips to attract butterflies and detract insects in your gardens. Bring on the butterflies –Rabbitbrush and the Butterfly…
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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…
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The landscape of your home can become an ideal location to enjoy all that a Colorado summer can provide and provide curb appeal to passers-by. Whether you desire a colorful garden in the morning sun, a place to meditate in the afternoons or the ideal location for a barbecue dinner party; here are inspirational landscape design…
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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…
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Whether you don’t have much room to work with or are just focusing on improving an intimate area, small spaces can provide a big impact on the continuity of your landscape design. But before you jump into any demo you may want to consider these tips. Make use of what you got – The first…
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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…
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Water conservation is a serious problem facing many cities across America. Often when our design team steps on to a property that we’re renovating we see broken irrigation heads, water spraying onto hard surfaces and running into the gutter; clocks are set to water during the heat of the day and water too long in…
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