Anyone interested in Denver landscape design considers a barren yard the same way an artist views a blank canvas. Landscape designers use artistic principles when planning their visions -- balance, texture, depth and color work to create a unique space so that...
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Landscaping for Curb Appeal
Look out your window. How inspiring would you say your front yard is? If there's any hesitation, it may be time to consider how to revamp your landscape design to optimize the views from both the inside and outside of your home. Indeed, curb appeal can go both ways....
A Guide to Annuals and Perennials
Successful garden planning requires careful planning and dedication. You need to know which plants grow best in your climate, when they bloom and the difference between those that only live a single season (annuals), versus those that continue to grow and bloom year...
Autumn Transition – What to Do for Your Colorado Landscape
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...
Tips for Maintaining a Landscape
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...
Start a Cool Season Vegetable Garden
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...
Beautiful Backyard Landscaping Ideas
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...
Why Grow Native Shrubs?
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...
The Western Sandcherry
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....
Cozy Outdoor Rooms to Enjoy Autumn
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...










