A new movement in pest control is eliminating the need for pesticides and insecticides. Integrated Pest Management is a method of preventing pests through planning, maintaining, and employing only natural or low-toxicity controls. Instead of chemical-ridden products,...
The Rocky Mountains of Colorado are a breeding ground for gorgeous, low maintenance plants ideal for Xeriscapes. There are so many wonderful varieties to choose from with colors, textures, and forms you can endlessly feast your eyes on. What is Xeriscaping? Xeriscapes...
An open-air room allows you to bask in beautiful weather while relaxing and entertaining as if you were in the comfort of your home. Designing an outdoor room is much like designing any other space of the home, except the inspiration and backdrop is your landscape....
It's hard to imagine a sunny garden scene without the ephemeral flutter of butterfly wings. In fact, it's impossible. Without butterflies, which are very important pollinators, many of our favorite blooms would never grow in the first place. Introduce Plants and...
Twenty years ago, it was unheard of for women to get out of the shower, tussle their hair with a little product, and walk out the door. Nowadays, low-maintenance, mussed up "bedhead" hair is all the rage. Gardens seem to be following suit, and formal landscapes are...
This time of year can feel like Mr. Toad's Wild Ride when it comes to the weather patterns in the Colorado Rockies. Warm, spring-like days that have gardener's hands itching to get in the soil are followed by unexpected storms and freezing temperatures. In other...
Are you itching to start your spring planting? We understand, but you're rolling the dice this time of year since we're still too far out from the official start of spring; future snow storms and freezes are a given. The good news is you can still put those green...
A well-designed garden is a balancing act. You want to balance landscaping selections with water availability. You will balance color, plant heights, and seasonal interest. Hardscaping installations are balanced with plants to create focal points and functional...
Any experienced Colorado gardener knows spring gardening is tricky business. We can have weeks - or even months - of mild weather, only to find ourselves buried in snow on Memorial Day weekend. Thus, spring planting requires planning for the right plants for your...
Once the last snow melts and sunny days outnumber the cloudy ones, garden pathways can look a bit bedraggled. Often, our clients' pathways need more sprucing up than their plant and flower beds do. Photo: Lifescape Colorado. via Houzz Tips for Updating Garden Paths...