We all love a little sunshine, but during mid-summer days, a shady garden plan is essential for making the most of your outdoor living space, as well as for enjoying plants that are less tolerant of direct sunlight. The following tips can help you create a Colorado...
A sustainable landscape design taps into the relationship we share with our living, breathing world. This means making conscientious choices about the types of trees, plants and flowers we decide to incorporate into our landscapes. If sustainable Colorado gardening is...
There's something so satisfying about planting a garden, watching it grow and harvesting its delicious fruits to feed your family. From a single tomato plant in a container to a quarter-acre vegetable garden, there are all kinds of ways your family can enjoy delicious...
Container gardens offer versatility and beautiful spring flair to Colorado gardens. Weather can be unpredictable, but containers allow you to bring plants indoors when temperatures drop or if a bad storm is looming. Check out these ideas for fun, practical and...
The water cycle is a contained loop that relies on precipitation, collection and evaporation. Unfortunately, pavement-rich environments make it difficult for water to percolate back to earth's groundwater layer, as well as to the ocean. Permeable pavers are an...
What tops your wish list for the ultimate outdoor living space? In most cases, our clients' favorite features are those that allow for socializing, dining, relaxing and a few fun activities. Of course, all of these elements are interwoven with gorgeous plants, trees...
Are you looking for a beautiful plant to add to your landscape design? If so, we at Lifescape Colorado recommend Blue Avena Grass, also called Blue Oat Grass. If you get started now, this gorgeous plant can be established just in time to benefit from its midsummer...
Landscape designers often speak about the importance of adding three-dimensional interest, as well as color and texture, to outdoor spaces. This can be done by integrating a well-manicured lawn or rock garden to the bottom of your landscape, planting trees in a range...
Who determines what's trending and what's out in the world of landscape design? In the case of the most popular outdoor design trends of 2014, we're taking our information from the American Society of Landscape Architects, and there's no arguing their survey...
Are you interested in practicing a gardening technique that doesn't involve toxic fertilizers and pesticides? Do you want to grow a landscape that conserves one of our most precious resources? If so, it sounds like you're interested in designing a sustainable...