With the New Year upon us it is time again to come up with our resolutions. Some of us will vow to hit the gym and lose weight, some of us will attempt to quit smoking and some of us will start a new hobby. For those of you that are looking to get involved…
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Whether you DIY or hire a professional, during the holidays we all enjoy that elegant glow. While outdoor lights can be a wonderful sight to see, they can be a beast to install. This is especially true in the shivering colds of December. If you do decide to hire a professional, make sure that they…
Continue ReadingFall and Winter Containers: Keep the Color Alive
Fall always brings a lot of beautiful colors but then the winter comes along and takes a lot of these colors away. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Keep color in your yard alive all year long by brightening up your outdoor containers with some autumn, holiday and winter themes. For a wonderful…
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The winters in Colorado can be rather dry. This is especially true during the months when there is little to no snow covering the ground. Plants and shrubbery, especially new transplants, evergreens, perennials and any other shallow rooted shrubbery, need moisture throughout the cold months. While they may seem healthy with no water or moisture,…
Continue ReadingStaying Safe This Halloween
The trick or treat season is upon us once again. Children all over the nation have been searching for that perfect costume in preparation for one of the greatest nights of the year; Halloween. There will be children running everywhere; from door to door, across the streets and of course across your yard. Take some…
Continue ReadingPreventative Landscape Maintenance: Final tips to prepare for the freeze
The growing season is quickly coming to a halt and now is the time to take those final steps to prepare your landscape for the coming cold. The better you prepare, the more benefits you will receive next spring. We have compiled a short list of tasks that will help you get a jumpstart on sustaining…
Continue ReadingTop 8 Landscaping Tips for this Fall
Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Colorado. Trees are shedding their leaves with so many different vibrant colors on display. Some of Aspen’s namesake trees are turning a golden hue and the weather is perfect for a wide array of activities. But now is not the time to get…
Continue ReadingBenefits to Gardening & the Impact to Your Life & Family
With so little time to spare in our everyday lives, we need a good reason to devote hours every week to something new. But, gardening is an ancient human tradition — one that can benefit your health, connect you with nature, and give your family an incentive to spend more quality time outside. Looking to…
Continue ReadingWater-Conscious Tips for Your Colorado Landscape
Nothing is more heartbreaking than investing bundles of your precious time and money into a landscape only to see it wilt and dry up right before your eyes. But, with just a little bit of information and smart management, you’ll enjoy a lush and vibrant landscape for years to come. Here’s what you need to know about watering…
Continue ReadingFunky, Colorful Large Garden Containers Add Landscape Appeal
Home gardening is all about convenience. And nothing is more convenient than a stylish garden container. It can be a hefty undertaking to redesign a garden or landscape, but with garden containers, you can redefine a garden’s style in just a few moments. We love how gardens can be designed as an arrangement of distinct…
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