Because winters are dry and snow is minimal in the front range, newly planted vegetation needs supplemental water to stay alive. Irrigation systems have been turned off to prevent freezing pipes, so manually watering is necessary. This ensures plants, that have been newly planted, will survive throughout the winter.The most important plants to keep watered…
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A hardscape project is usually anything that involves: patios, driveways, front walks, walls, courtyards, fireplace, firepits and outdoor kitchens. This can be constructed with flagstone, concrete, pavers and other building materials. Whatever material you decide to use, you want to make sure it compliments the style of your home and the look of your landscape….
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When you have a home that is on a hillside or has steep slopes, you need to have access through your property to safely move to and from your gardens, outdoor pool, various outdoor rooms and etc. It’s best to have walkways and landscaping steps created through the planted areas and lawn that go around the sides of the slopes…
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If your property has a steep slope, it can absolutely be a challenge when landscaping. It’s possible that your home could be at a higher elevation with your land sloping down and away from it. Or in a different scenario, your land could be sloping toward your home, which means your home is at a low…
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Lifescape Associates wants to wish you and your family a very happy holiday season. After you’ve taken the time to enjoy your annual holiday feast, get the family together and take some time out to enjoy the beautiful landscaping decorations in your neighborhood or one you may know of close by. The best thing about…
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You may be wondering, what is “Fire Minimizing Mixture” ? It’s basically a mixture of elements that will help keep your Christmas tree moist and reduce the potential of a fire. Below is the recipe for the The “Fire Minimizing Mixture” from the US Forest Service. “FIRE MINIMIZING ” MIXTURE” 2 gals. of hot water 2…
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All over the state of Colorado, there has been little more than one inch of natural rainfall since early September and the warm fall didn’t help the plant life either. So this winter, tress and lawn are actually parched because they’ve been losing moisture that needs to be replaced in order for the plants to remain healthy. Here…
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You may have already selected your Christmas tree for this season, but if you are one of the stragglers, here are a few tips on how to select and care for a real tree: Pinch the needle to check for freshness, if there is a rich fragrance, that’s a fresh tree. Take a needle from…
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For this week’s Holiday plant, let’s discuss the Paperwhite Narcissus. You may not know this flower by name, but chances are you have seen it on display on a front porch or in a neighbor’s holiday landscaping. The Paperwhite Narcissus is a great holiday plant because it’s one of the easiest bulbs to force if you…
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If you are deciding to buy an artificial Christmas tree this year because it seems more sustainable than a real tree, think again. Did you know that “an artificial tree must be used and re-used for 20 years to have a lower carbon footprint than a real tree“? Grown trees support the Earth the entire time…
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