Are you looking for a beautiful plant to add to your landscape design? If so, we at Lifescape Colorado recommend Blue Avena Grass, also called Blue Oat Grass. If you get started now, this gorgeous plant can be established just in time to benefit from its midsummer seed-out. This occurs when groups of tan seed heads…
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Landscape designers often speak about the importance of adding three-dimensional interest, as well as color and texture, to outdoor spaces. This can be done by integrating a well-manicured lawn or rock garden to the bottom of your landscape, planting trees in a range of sizes at the low- to mid-line of your garden, or adding garden structures…
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Who determines what’s trending and what’s out in the world of landscape design? In the case of the most popular outdoor design trends of 2014, we’re taking our information from the American Society of Landscape Architects, and there’s no arguing their survey statistics. ASLA has their pulse on the heart of landscaping trends across the…
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Are you interested in practicing a gardening technique that doesn’t involve toxic fertilizers and pesticides? Do you want to grow a landscape that conserves one of our most precious resources? If so, it sounds like you’re interested in designing a sustainable landscape in Colorado. If that’s the case, we want to share five reasons why organic…
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A fundamental part of maintaining a sustainable landscape design is to minimize your impact on the Colorado water table. Even a backyard landscape with ornamental grasses or a water feature, you can make smart decisions to reduce your water usage. Water-wise landscaping in Colorado begins with a good plan, but you must maintain these conscious…
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Some garden planners can envision a beautiful landscape, sketch it out, and list where certain flowers and plants should go without a single consultation. Others need a little visual inspiration before they can commence with their Colorado landscape design. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just beginning to explore your outdoor space’s potential, these landscaping…
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When you live in our dry Rocky Mountain climate, water conservation is a top priority. Our water resources are precious, and after planning for water-wise landscaping in Colorado, installing and maintaining a drip irrigation system is the single most important thing you can do to save water. Unlike traditional sprinklers and hand watering, which delivers…
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Weeding is a great way to spend time outdoors, get a little exercise and be productive in your garden. But when weeds proliferate, and you’re tired of spending countless hours in a seemingly endless endeavor, it’s tempting to grab the strongest chemical weed killer on the market and go to war. Even so, you should…
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Finally, spring has sprung! These glorious, sunshine-filled days can be spent out in your garden if your irrigation is in place and your soil is properly amended. Once the basics are in place, you can begin the exciting task of planting bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees to create your landscape masterpiece. Here are some gardening tips…
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Plants that don’t grow, bloom or flourish like they should are often victims of water stress. This is especially true in our Rocky Mountain region where drought and extreme temperature changes can be detrimental, if not fatal, to non-native plants. There are several things you can do to protect your plants from water stress —…
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