Thanks to the hot summer this year, gardens all around Denver are thriving and even causing some crops to be harvested ahead of schedule. If you are unsure about what vegetables in your veggie garden can be harvested right now, take a look at some great tips from the ALCC that will help you to…
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It takes the right outdoor furniture pieces to complete the look of a fabulous outdoor living room. They have to be comfortable, durable, weather resistant, and fashionable. Your outdoor living rooms are the main entertaining areas of your home’s outdoor environment. Top them off with exquisite style and great comfort. The fabrics, textures, colors, and…
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More than likely your garden is your place of relaxation and rejuvenation. It should be a pleasure for you to take a seat and just admire your flowers or enjoy a stroll through the landscape. That is why it is important to have pretty pathways that allow you to leisurely walk through the yard without…
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The best way to describe an architectural plant is a plant that is grown to be admired for its form and foliage. As we all know, it has been pretty dry in the Denver area as well as all over the state. So finding architectural plants that thrive without much water are ideal. Lifescape wanted…
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Since this has been a dry year, there have been quite a few reports of squirrels doing damage to trees in the Denver area. The major reason why squirrels are damaging the trees is because they are looking for water. Usually getting water from water and mud puddles, or water that rests in your gutter…
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Now is a great time to get started on those fall and winter landscape construction projects. The Colorado winters can be harsh, but when there is that nice chill in the air and the snow fall has not come just yet, it could be the perfect night for a family huddle around the fire pit…
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If you are ready for some fresh new color in your garden, it is still too early for fall color and mums. So what can you plant? Well August is the perfect month for perennials. Here are some great perennials that can be planted in August. Sonoran Sunset. Bright violet flower spikes that grows to 15-18″…
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Many homeowners fall in love with natural gardens because of how they reflect the peace, beauty, and tranquility of their natural environment. And to enhance these natural gardens, natural water features help to authenticate and add another layer of serenity to these naturalistic landscapes. Ponds are great for those who have small or larger landscapes. Whether you choose…
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When it comes to integrating your technology outside, it has to be done skillfully and in complement of your outdoor environment. It does not look flattering to have your large flat screen TV mounted awkwardly out of place among your naturalistic rock garden with waterfalls. Your outdoor rooms and areas should be consistent in style and…
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Watering while it is windy is simply wasteful, and in the Denver area and all over Colorado, we can’t afford to waste water. More than often, windy weather occurs during daylight hours, however, it is during that time that even more water is lost to evaporation. That is why watering overnight or very early in…
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