Have you noticed that there are much more shady areas in the landscape of well established neighborhoods in the Denver area? That means that those gardens and landscapes need shade loving annuals and perennials to bring in that much needed fall color. Shade Loving...
If you've been dreaming about that awesome outdoor kitchen, what's stopping you? Now is a great time to get started on an outdoor kitchen construction project for your Denver home. The fall season has great weather perfect for construction in the landscape. You want...
Just in case you missed it, Colorado Homes & Lifestyles wrote a blog post this summer that summed up 2012's top 10 landscaping trends. Whether you are a gardener or love to entertain in your outdoor living spaces, these trends are a great way to spruce up your...
Thanks to the hot summer this year, gardens all around Denver are thriving and even causing some crops to be harvested ahead of schedule. If you are unsure about what vegetables in your veggie garden can be harvested right now, take a look at some great tips from the...
It takes the right outdoor furniture pieces to complete the look of a fabulous outdoor living room. They have to be comfortable, durable, weather resistant, and fashionable. Your outdoor living rooms are the main entertaining areas of your home's outdoor environment....
More than likely your garden is your place of relaxation and rejuvenation. It should be a pleasure for you to take a seat and just admire your flowers or enjoy a stroll through the landscape. That is why it is important to have pretty pathways that allow you to...
The best way to describe an architectural plant is a plant that is grown to be admired for its form and foliage. As we all know, it has been pretty dry in the Denver area as well as all over the state. So finding architectural plants that thrive without much water are...
Since this has been a dry year, there have been quite a few reports of squirrels doing damage to trees in the Denver area. The major reason why squirrels are damaging the trees is because they are looking for water. Usually getting water from water and mud puddles, or...
Now is a great time to get started on those fall and winter landscape construction projects. The Colorado winters can be harsh, but when there is that nice chill in the air and the snow fall has not come just yet, it could be the perfect night for a family huddle...
If you are ready for some fresh new color in your garden, it is still too early for fall color and mums. So what can you plant? Well August is the perfect month for perennials. Here are some great perennials that can be planted in August. Sonoran Sunset. Bright...