Even while we are in the midst of winter, Colorado, you should still be thinking ahead to your spring landscaping design. Now is the perfect time for pre-planning your spring landscape because it gives you an opportunity to list out all the features you like about...
Because winters are dry and snow is minimal in the front range, newly planted vegetation needs supplemental water to stay alive. Irrigation systems have been turned off to prevent freezing pipes, so manually watering is necessary. This ensures plants, that have been...
A hardscape project is usually anything that involves: patios, driveways, front walks, walls, courtyards, fireplace, firepits and outdoor kitchens. This can be constructed with flagstone, concrete, pavers and other building materials. Whatever material you decide to...
When you have a home that is on a hillside or has steep slopes, you need to have access through your property to safely move to and from your gardens, outdoor pool, various outdoor rooms and etc. It's best to have walkways and landscaping steps created through the...
If your property has a steep slope, it can absolutely be a challenge when landscaping. It's possible that your home could be at a higher elevation with your land sloping down and away from it. Or in a different scenario, your land could be sloping toward your home,...
For anyone who's invested in a real Christmas tree this season, it can be a hassle trying to figure out how to dispose of it. In years past, it was the norm to just toss used trees out on the curbside with the rest of the week's trash. But today, more environmentally...
Lifescape Associates wants to wish you and your family a very happy holiday season. After you've taken the time to enjoy your annual holiday feast, get the family together and take some time out to enjoy the beautiful landscaping decorations in your neighborhood or...
You may be wondering, what is "Fire Minimizing Mixture" ? It's basically a mixture of elements that will help keep your Christmas tree moist and reduce the potential of a fire. Below is the recipe for the The "Fire Minimizing Mixture" from the US Forest Service. "FIRE...
All over the state of Colorado, there has been little more than one inch of natural rainfall since early September and the warm fall didn't help the plant life either. So this winter, tress and lawn are actually parched because they've been losing moisture that needs...
You may have already selected your Christmas tree for this season, but if you are one of the stragglers, here are a few tips on how to select and care for a real tree: Pinch the needle to check for freshness, if there is a rich fragrance, that's a fresh tree. Take a...