If you prepare your garden properly, winter becomes a beautiful season of hibernation that is well worth the wait come spring. But to ensure your perennials will come back with all the color and fervor they can, here are some tips to get your garden ready. First, be sure to clean up any dead stems…
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If you’re beginning to mourn the flowers from your summer garden, why not turn your attention to flowers that can bloom throughout the fall months? While fall may not be the brightest season, there are a number of flowers that do quite well in our mountain climate. Combined with evergreens and landscape plants that boast…
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The deep tones and sculptural silhouettes of evergreen trees against the backdrop of glistening white snow are what make Colorado winters so magical. The Rocky Mountain bristlecone pine is an evergreen species native to Colorado that has painted this majestic picture for thousands of years. It’s believed that the bristlecone pine is the oldest living…
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Is there anything more breathtaking than hiking in our Colorado mountains, and coming across a meadow full of colorful wildflowers? You can achieve the same level of beauty in your own garden using Colorado native plants and a few tips for harvesting your wildflower seeds. The seeds you harvest can be sowed immediately, stored or…
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Colorful fall foliage is one of autumn’s most celebrated features. However, once those leaves fall, homeowners don’t always feel like celebrating. The first Saturday afternoon spent raking may be fun, but the third or fourth — not so much. Here at Lifescape, we like to keep our focus on the bright side, so we’re sharing…
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The solution to virtually any soil problem is one and the same – organic soil amendments. You’ll be hard-pressed to find synthetic amendments that aren’t linked to serious potential side effects. However, organic counterparts are eco-friendly, safe for your family and your pets, and they often have more dynamic and long-lasting benefits. Organic amendments help…
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Fall is the perfect time to give your front yard landscape a seasonal refresh. With the vibrant colors of changing leaves and cooler temperatures, your yard can truly shine with the right fall front yard landscaping ideas. Whether you’re preparing for the colder months or simply want to enhance your curb appeal, now is the…
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Anyone interested in Denver landscape design considers a barren yard the same way an artist views a blank canvas. Landscape designers use artistic principles when planning their visions — balance, texture, depth and color work to create a unique space so that something beautiful appears in every corner. The following are tips you can use…
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Look out your window. How inspiring would you say your front yard is? If there’s any hesitation, it may be time to consider how to revamp your landscape design to optimize the views from both the inside and outside of your home. Indeed, curb appeal can go both ways. One consideration that often gets overlooked…
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Successful garden planning requires careful planning and dedication. You need to know which plants grow best in your climate, when they bloom and the difference between those that only live a single season (annuals), versus those that continue to grow and bloom year after year (perennials). As you while away the winter months, this guide…
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