Warmer weather means you will be spending more time outside in your garden and yard. Plants and trees are in bloom, the grass is growing again, and you will be faced with doing some landscape maintenance to keep things looking good. One issue to prepare for is weeds....
Landscape & Garden Maintenance
Water Saving Tips for Water-Wise Landscapes
Summer is almost here, and with the warmer weather comes concerns about saving water in the Greater Denver area. Landscapes can use a lot of water, but we like to look at ways you can reduce your water usage while still enjoying a beautiful yard. You can begin by...
Adaptable Fruits & Vegetables for Your Landscape
Growing edible fruits and vegetables in your garden is one of the most rewarding aspects of planting on your landscape. Today's gardens don't solely focus on aesthetics -- they can be both beautiful and productive. A modern blended garden has fruits, vegetables, and...
Lavender: Colorful, Fragrant, & Great for Xeriscapes
You can make a lovely wreath from its fresh flowers, construct a perfumed satchel for a linen drawer with its dried buds, or devise a beautiful food garnish with its purplish hue -- It's lavender! Beloved by countless homeowners for centuries, lavender is an...
Put the Green Back in Your Lawn: Top Lawn Care Tips
April is National Lawn Care Month, and we want to help you get your lawn green again with some lawn care tips. First, you want to examine the content of your soil to be sure it is healthy. Good soil contains microorganisms, is well drained, and promotes oxygen flow....
Practical Water Saving Ideas with a Water Wise Fountain
Even with water restrictions and water conservation efforts, it is still possible to enjoy a beautiful water fountain in your yard. Here are some practical water saving ideas for a water wise fountain: Install your water fountain, especially those with long, shallow...
5 Container Gardening Mistakes to Avoid This Winter
Winter gardening in Colorado isn't impossible, but it will require a few changes on your part. If you don't want your landscape to look like a bleak midwinter snowstorm, container gardening is a wonderful way to enjoy winter interest on your patio and around other...
Common Gardening Mistakes to Avoid in Colorado
Here in Colorado, gardeners often face difficult weather patterns, air circulation, and variations in soil types from region to region. But no matter which part of Colorado you call home, gardening requires patience and knowledge because even skilled gardeners can...
A Colorado Gardener’s January Checklist
If you haven't already done so, finish checking off the items from our December gardener's checklist. Then, use this lull between holiday weeks to organize your January checklist, so you'll be prepared once the New Year's festivities have ended. Here are some Colorado...
Project Spotlight: Cherry Hill
Looking for some landscape architecture inspiration for your luxury Colorado home? We invite you to take a photo tour of an exquisite Cherry Hills property, which our team here at Lifescape Colorado recently finished designing and renovating. Located in the suburbs of...










