In the picturesque landscapes of Colorado, where the climate can oscillate between extremes, the quintessential green lawn often stands as a symbol of pride for homeowners. However, maintaining that lushness can come at a significant cost both environmentally and...
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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 landscapes. Gravel or...
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 and...
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
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 nothing), so...
Multi-Purpose Plants for Colorado Landscapes
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 stop...
3 Ways Stone Walls Can Benefit & Beautify Colorado Landscapes
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...
Why Yuccas are Our Best Friend
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...
Colorado Landscaping: High-Altitude Gardening 101
Mountain views come at a hefty price if you are a gardener. Unpredictable weather, a fleeting growing season, fast-evaporating water, heavy clay soils and "land that tilts like a roller coaster" (as Mother Earth News puts it), are just a few of the challenges that...