Every year, it still amazes us. After a sparkling winter, a gorgeous spring and a bountiful summer, it's hard to think life can get any better in Colorado... until fall arrives. The season of warm colors and cool temperatures is upon us, but that doesn't mean it's...
Once your trees, shrubs and flowering plants are in place, a healthy landscape requires a certain level of attention to truly flourish. By making Denver landscape maintenance a part of your weekly, monthly and seasonal routine, your yard will look amazing all year...
Summer is over, which means the end of the gardening season for those of us here in Colorado. However, gardening season doesn't have to be over at all. In fact, with a cool season Colorado vegetable garden, you and your family can enjoy fresh, tasty vegetables all...
While most people tend to focus on their home's interior spaces during fall and early winter, Lifescape envisions a different approach. Rather than neglecting outdoor living during this period, take advantage of the relatively cooperative weather to plan and implement...
Growing native plants in your Colorado garden not only adds color to your landscape design, but also benefits and contributes to the biodiversity of our beautiful state. While landscaping with a native shrub seems like a small way to aid the environment, other...
One of the most important factors to consider when planting a garden is assessing what your landscape will look like during the winter months. The Western Sandcherry, a creeping, low-growing plant native to the Rocky Mountains, is active in both the spring and summer....
Few things can compare to autumn in Colorado. The chill in the air and the transformation of trees as they shrug off their summer colors in exchange for red, gold and brown can bring a sense of both invigoration and peace. A cozy outdoor room is the perfect space to...
Temperatures may be starting to drop in Colorado and leaves may be turning, but this does not mean the gardening and growing season is over. For many plants, fall is the ideal time for planting. Why is fall a great time to plant? By planting particular perennials and...
Fall is now upon us, but it is not too late to add some native Colorado plants to your landscape. When you want an attractive deciduous tree or shrub, the beautiful Rocky Mountain maple is a Colorado favorite. This maple may be small but the impact it has on landscape...
Just as a landscape needs a variety of textures, so too does the miniature landscape of a container plant. Novice gardeners sometimes try to avoid a boring container design by using a multitude of colors, but this approach can easily backfire. Without accompanying...