Now that we are experiencing shortened days and chilly nights, it is time to brighten up our landscapes to make them safer and look more interesting. In the early evening hours, take a look around your Denver area home to see what areas need some brightening up. Here...
The awnings in your landscape can work wonders in dressing up your home and/or business. Now that the snow is coming in, it is important to remember that brushing heavy snowfall off your awnings is something you want to put into practice. If the awnings on your...
Your backyard should be an oasis. A place where you, your family and friends can go to relax, entertain, have a little privacy and simply enjoy all of the beautiful nature that surrounds you. Here is a project that is currently on the boards at Lifescape Associates....
An outdoor hot tub will always be a special place to be in the landscape. Like personalities, there are no two alike. For example, take a look at the following hot tub options. From pre-fabricated hot tubs to in-ground custom hot tubs, the possibilities are vast....
Gabion was originally designed to be a lost cost option of retaining slopes typically, but not always around Riparian (waterway) Corridors. Recently, this design element has been used to bring a different and usually low cost feel to new facets in the landscape. For...
Great news Colorado! Lifescape is offering a winter construction discount if you get a hardscape project constructed between December and February. Clients can come to our design studio and select from over 30 different kinds of pavers! This is the perfect time to...
It is a common misconception that if you have your sprinkler system winterized that you are done watering until spring starts up. That is false. Just because the sprinkler system has been shut off does not mean your lawn does not still require watering. You may...
One of the most costly components of a sprinkler system to replace is the Backflow Prevention Device (BFP). Unfortunately, it is also the most vulnerable part of the system during a freeze. If an early freeze hits the Denver/Boulder area before you get a chance to...
Do you garden with a purpose? Whether you plant home-grown vegetables and herbs in your back yard or have a yard designed to attract wildlife, gardening with a purpose is a growing trend that is popping up on landscapes all over Colorado and the nation. The simple,...
If you are looking to upgrade the look of your landscape, while being sustainable, Lifescape Associates can help! Too many homeowners have those weathered plastic pots in their yards that will start to look worn and unsightly after a short time of use. Let Lifescape...