“Outdoor entertaining, gathering and “staycations” are going to be top of everyone’s list this summer,” says Lifescape Colorado Executive Vice President LeAnn Ostheimer. “If you are looking to upgrade your outdoor spaces, now is the time to do it.”
Continue ReadingHow to Maintain Your Irrigation System for Late Spring & Summer
While it’s not the most beautiful part of your landscape, your irrigation system is certainly the hardest working. When your systems are performing at their highest level, you can save money on watering by not wasting water and ensure longevity for your turf, flowers, shrubs, and trees. In short, maintaining your irrigation system is one…
Continue ReadingYour Guide to Low-Maintenance Landscaping in Colorado
Spring is rolling into the West! Trees will soon be greening, grass will regrow, and plants will start stretching their arms open wide to blue skies and sunshine. Year after year, we take our tools outside to tend to our yards. But it doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. Get back to having fun…
Continue ReadingYour Ultimate Guide to Spring Landscape Color
As the world stands still, the arms of spring have finally opened to the world. Now is the best time of the year to plan and design vibrant, colorful annuals and perennials. Homeowners throughout the state turn to Lifescape’s expert horticulturists and designers to create jaw-dropping landscapes that bloom from early spring bulbs to annual…
Continue Reading7 Tips to Bring your Landscape Back to Life
MOTHER NATURE ISN’T WAITING FOR YOUR COLORADO BACKYARD LANDSCAPE DESIGN While humans have been ordered to Stay-at-Home, at Lifescape, we know Mother Nature isn’t waiting for our lives to get back to normal. She’s ready to go. This means we need to be ready for our front yard landscaping ideas and getting your outdoor space…
Continue ReadingColor Your Landscape for Spring
Spring is (almost) here which means it’s time to turn your sights outside and plan for beautiful, colorful blooms. At Lifescape, we are well-known for our love of color, and with careful planning and care, we’re committed to making your wildest and most vibrant ideas come to life. Ready to create maximum curb appeal? Here are our top three tips.
Continue ReadingFour Ways to Make Your Outdoors More Livable
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’…
Continue ReadingHow to Ensure Your Landscape Survives the Winter
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…
Continue ReadingTop Landscape Design Trends for 2020 and Beyond
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…
Continue ReadingTop Four Reasons to Prune Trees and Shrubs in the Winter + Pruning Tips
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! …
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