The autumn season is a beautiful time in Colorado. From the changing of the leaves to the slight chill in the air, Fall is great time to get started on a few landscaping projects. One project in particular is including a variety of non-flowering plants in your landscape. Here are three great non-flowering plants, courtesy of…
Continue ReadingOutdoor Lighting Options for your Home
When it comes to enjoying your backyard after the sun has set, you really need the proper lighting to set the mood and provide adequate illumination. You must think of your outdoor lighting as having a dual personality. On the one hand, a particular lighting is great for adding sparkle and ambiance to your evening…
Continue ReadingThink Comfort and Durability with your Outdoor Furniture
Let’s be honest, sitting on a large boulder or log may give your outdoor space that certain back-to-nature quality for the first 10 seconds, but after that you will need real support for your back. Furnishing your outdoor rooms with the right pieces are essential to putting the finishing touches on your outdoor living rooms….
Continue ReadingOutdoor Structures that enhance your Outdoor Living Spaces
Your outdoor living spaces are wonderful places to entertain, relax and enjoy all the beauty that Colorado has to offer. However, there are ways to enhance your beautiful outdoor rooms even more with eye-catching outdoor structures. There are quite a few options available today that would look very nice in your outdoor spaces. A small…
Continue ReadingMulch can help your plants beat the Heat
During the warmer months it is very important that your landscape plants stay hydrated and a great way to help them stay healthy and vibrant in the heat is by adding mulch to the beds. Not only is this a great option for keeping your plants perky, applying mulch is also a sustainable step that…
Continue ReadingSelecting Patio Materials for your Home
There is a wide variety of materials that are available for surfacing a patio. You want to make sure that the material you choose will blend together well with the surroundings and other materials used in the landscape, while at the same time, providing the right surface for the intended use of the patio. Here…
Continue ReadingPlants can recover from hail damage
Last month there was some strong winds and pounding hail and rain that could have taken a toll on your garden. Some plants can be easily replaced, while it may be too late to replant some veggies from seed. But there is good news. Although the hail and driving winds brought in debris, once that…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about Protecting your Trees this Year
This year Colorado had a record dry winter followed by a record wet spring which means our trees took quite a beating with such unfavorable conditions. The impact on the trees is very apparent, because of the dry winter, you can see a lot of dead branches. And the wet spring, especially the rains that…
Continue ReadingLet the View inspire your Outdoor Living Space
Did you know that the most inviting room of your home could be located outside? Many people are embracing the good life outside under the blue sky or under the soft glow of the moon. They are taking advantage of the bountiful beauty that is nature and creating outdoor living spaces that have “homey” comforts…
Continue ReadingMake your Outdoor Living Spaces more Attractive with Planters
Make your patio, terrace and decks more attractive with beautiful planters. Plants provide privacy, texture and ambiance to your outdoor living spaces. They can make a boring space come alive instantly. Here are a few tips on how to decorate your outdoor environment with planters. Your outdoor furniture should inspire your planters. If your outdoor…
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