It is very possible to achieve a gorgeous landscape that will retain its beauty even during drought conditions. But it's easy to get caught up in the appearance of flowers, grass, shrubs, and other plants during dry conditions that we forget an equally important part...
The outdoor entertaining season is right around the corner. Soon we will be able to enjoy beautiful evenings at home with friends and family dining and lingering outdoors long after the sun goes down. With that in mind, now’s the perfect time to take a look at your...
Due to the worsening drought conditions in the Denver area, water conservation has been the hot topic. But in addition to being water conscious, there are other ways to create a more drought-tolerant landscape. Landscapes can actually be strategically designed to...
With a new season upon us, we know many of you are looking to make a few updates to refresh your landscapes and garden areas. But before you can start sprucing up for spring, there is a little bit of “housekeeping” that must be taken care of. The Associated Landscape...
As spring approaches, it’s time to start planning for your spring irrigation turn-on. We usually start scheduling turn-ons to begin at the end of March and wrap them up toward the end of April, so now’s the time to call Lifescape to schedule a time for one of our...
How is your lawn looking lately? Does it look lush and healthy, or does it seem to be a little more parched than normal? As we previously discussed, the drier than average winter has contributed to the Denver area being classified as “abnormally dry” for this point of...
The winter brought very little snowfall to the Denver area, and if the predictions of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for spring turn out to be true, the drought situation is likely to worsen over the next few months, National Geographic reports....
For your Colorado landscape to be successful, it's important to select plants that are as rugged and hearty as our geography. If you're looking for a tree that does well in our varied climate and high altitude, turn your attention towards the beautiful Russian...
While Lady Spring hasn't officially sprung, she's certainly preparing to make her grand entrance. Are you ready to make your spring and summer landscaping plans? As landscape designers, it's our job to inform our clients of the newest gardening trends, so here are...
Your irrigation system may be the last thing on your mind throughout the winter. However, late winter is the time to make sure your irrigation system is ready to go for the upcoming growing season and especially since conditions have been drier and drought is still of...