In a small Cherry Creek courtyard lies a patio facing south east. Every morning the intense rays of the Colorado sun blast the homes’ brick exterior and custom mahogany doors. As Coloradans we love the sun but the sun’s UV Rays can be very damaging. Therefore, the primary concern on this project was to protect…
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LED Lighting has been around since the 1960’s however, in recent years LED has begun to appear more in the residential market for space lighting. LED stands for light emitting diode which is a semiconductor device that converts electricity into light. Due to their mode of operation, LED lighting offers the following benefits: Energy Efficient….
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Outdoor living spaces are becoming more of an emerging trend in landscape design. These exterior living spaces range from warm and cozy to grand and opulent. But one thing is sure, they all can be enhanced by landscape lighting. It’s important that your Landscape Architect brings professional interior design principles to your home exterior that…
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Gardening in raised beds is one of the best ways to grow healthy plants. Raised beds allow for the opportunity to create custom soil, more control of drainage and a set aside planting area. When you are building a raised bed, here are a few things you need to consider: 1. The Materials. Practically anything…
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People sometimes fail to remember that they can update their backyard or patio with the latest trends and fashion in outdoor design. It’s time to get rid of that old fashioned look and step into 21st century outdoor design. Here are 3 of the latest trends in Backyard Design: 1. Bring the inside…out. Have you…
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A major factor in taking care of your landscaping is fertilization. You want to make sure you don’t over fertilize or under fertilize. A landscaping professional or possibly someone at your local garden center can recommend a proper fertilizer for your yard. Fertilizing your yard twice a year, at least, is a good idea. The…
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Though lawn mowing is a task most of us leave as a chore for our teenagers, there are proper mowing techniques that can help you keep your lawn healthy and looking its best. 1. Make sure you are gentle with damaged grass. For a lawn that is recovering from insect damage, drought or disease – …
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Whether you have a small lawn or a large one, a landscaping mistake you want to avoid is excessive lawn ornamentation. Decorative items can enhance the look of your yard, however, if you overdo it, the decorative pieces will only serve as a distraction from the natural beauty of your landscaping. So to help you…
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Summer is here and outdoor kitchens are what everybody’s talking about! No one wants to be stuck in in a hot stuffy kitchen trying to hurriedly prepare 4th of July delicious eats while their guests are enjoying the party outside. Instead, why don’t you take the kitchen outside! An outdoor kitchen is a great way…
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A common landscaping mistake that people make is improperly placing plants. You have to remember all the necessary components that support plant growth – the proper sunlight and the amount of exposure. When you purchase a plant, be sure to carefully read the small tag the comes with it. Those tags will give you the…
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