Since a Stage 1 drought has been declared in metro Denver and wildfires have been blazing across the state, many people have been quick to contact the Denver Water Savers to report any and everyone who does not adhere to the request to voluntarily reduce their water consumption by 10 percent. Some residents are so frustrated…
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Landscape design can be very diverse and “out of the box”, however most of what we see in many neighborhoods are the status quo designs. And that is perfectly fine and beautiful, but if you want to use your landscape to display your spirited and fearless style approach, here are 3 ways to make your…
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With tempertures in the 95 to 100 degree range, many Denver lawns can start to stress. And the obvious result of heat stressed grass is brown grass. What’s the solution? Well, there’s only one, and it’s water. But more importantly how and when you apply it. But there is a way to be proactive in your…
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Sometimes we forget about our furry family members when it comes to our landscape design. There are a few pet-friendly accommodations that we can give our pets in order from them to be safer outdoors and for us to breathe a little easier. Deal with Puddles which lead to muddy paws. Since dog don’t walk around puddles and sporting breeds instinctively…
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From mid to late June there are a few landscaping tips that you can add to the calendar that will help you get the most out of your yard this season. Take a look at these great tips featured on www.colostate.edu. In Mid June To conserve moisture, mulch tomatoes after the soil is thoroughly warm this…
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Many people don’t realize that size doesn’t really matter when it comes to landscaping. However, the smallest areas will usually show the biggest impact once they have been professionally landscaped. Your small areas could include a garden, back or front porch, and perhaps a small courtyard space. These intimate spaces can really be transformed to…
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If you were not already aware, outdoor fireplaces are in fact illegal in Denver. However, it is important for you to know that there is an easy way around that, which does not sacrifice the aesthetics of your outdoor living areas. The work around is to run a natural gas line off the house’s system to the fire…
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Hopefully, you have already started up your sprinkler system by now. Quite a few areas have voluntary watering restrictions in place which means we need to be more careful about saving water. It is best to run your sprinkler system early in the morning, however, if you have them programmed to run in the morning…
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Pergolas are a great garden structure that does not necessarily have to always be in the garden. In fact, pergolas are excellent for shading walkways, passageways, entrances or sitting areas in your landscape. Think about it, is there any area of your landscape that could benefit from building a pergola? Perhaps your favorite reading spot…
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Memorial Day is almost here which kick starts the season of barbecuing on the back porch, taking a few cool dips in the pool and inviting over family and friends to enjoy a day outdoors with food, fun, and laughter. So is your outdoor living space ready for all of these activities? The best time…
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