July is Smart Irrigation Month here in Colorado, which means it is the perfect time to take a closer look at your landscape and watering methods. Droughts are unavoidable, but by making wise design and irrigation choices, you can keep your yard healthy while also helping to conserve water. Here are tips on how to minimize…
Continue ReadingAdd Evening Drama to your Denver Landscape
Beyond safety and practicality, outdoor lighting has the power to transform landscapes into magical outdoor spaces. Not to mention, it accentuates the most beautiful features of your landscape so you can enjoy them even by night. Landscape lighting options range from elaborate fixtures that add an artistic element to simple discrete bulbs used to illuminate stepping…
Continue ReadingLawn Alternatives to Love
In the picturesque landscapes of Colorado, where the climate can oscillate between extremes, the quintessential green lawn often stands as a symbol of pride for homeowners. However, maintaining that lushness can come at a significant cost — both environmentally and economically. Rising concerns over water conservation, coupled with a desire for low-maintenance gardening solutions, are…
Continue ReadingDrought-Tolerant Landscapes Start with the Soil
With persisting drought conditions and water shortages here in Colorado, water-wise landscaping is still the way to go. While planting drought-resistant plants and watering with conservation in mind are important, truly drought-tolerant landscapes start with the soil. For plants, grass and trees to be able to thrive in drought conditions, they require nutrient-rich soil that is properly aerated and…
Continue ReadingGreen In Between – Permeable Hardscapes
When you live in Colorado, outdoor living space is not an extra amenity – it’s a necessity. But beauty and sustainability are valued just as high here, and it’s these factors that make permeable hardscapes such a wonderful option for Colorado landscapes. Gravel or broken-up pavers can create permeable surfaces that can still be outfitted…
Continue ReadingPicking a Palette for Your Colorado Landscape
Color, texture and form – these are the aesthetic elements of design. And just as you would deliberately design a color palette for the interiors of your home, the color palette of your landscape should be chosen thoughtfully in order to enhance the overall look and feel of your property. Here are a few strategies…
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Fire-Safe Plants for Colorado Landscapes
The defensible space is an area on your property that separates your home from the wilderness and acts as the last line of defense against wildfires. The U.S. Fire Administration has confirmed that in the last few years, well-planned defensible spaces have been credited with saving dozens of homes from Colorado wildfires. Some defensible spaces…
Continue ReadingMulti-Purpose Plants for Colorado Landscapes
There are several benefits to working with a professional to design and maintain your Colorado landscape. An experienced professional can help you to achieve a beautiful, dynamic and low-maintenance landscape that you can enjoy year-round. But it doesn’t have to stop here. If you are interested in sustainable living practices, a professional landscaper can incorporate multi-purpose plants…
Continue Reading3 Ways Stone Walls Can Benefit & Beautify Colorado Landscapes
Stone walls have been used to create borders and protect them from hillside erosion for hundreds of years. But today, in addition to being functional, stone walls can add incredible interest and beauty to landscapes. Local or imported stones can add natural color that contrasts flora and fauna and can even be used to incorporate…
Continue ReadingColorado Landscaping: High-Altitude Gardening 101
Mountain views come at a hefty price if you are a gardener. Unpredictable weather, a fleeting growing season, fast-evaporating water, heavy clay soils and “land that tilts like a roller coaster” (as Mother Earth News puts it), are just a few of the challenges that Colorado gardeners can be forced to face. But Coloradans who are…
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