Just in case you missed it, Colorado Homes & Lifestyles wrote a blog post this summer that summed up 2012’s top 10 landscaping trends. Whether you are a gardener or love to entertain in your outdoor living spaces, these trends are a great way to spruce up your home’s outdoor environment and improve your home…
Continue ReadingPretty Pathways in the Garden
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…
Continue ReadingWhat does your Landscape say about your Business?
Does your business’ landscape grab the attention of passersby? When you look at the landscape, does it properly represent your business? When it comes to attracting those passing potential customers, it’s important to get their attention first. The outside of your business is the first thing they see and often times will determine if they…
Continue Reading3 Ways to make your Landscape Design Standout
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…
Continue ReadingA Healthy Garden for a Healthy Lifestyle
Many people are choosing to grow their own vegetables and fruits today. There are plenty who enjoy gardening as a hobby, but now more people are making the choice in order to help supplement a healthy or organic lifestyle. Depending on what foods you like to eat, that is one of the first steps to…
Continue ReadingThe New Plant Hardiness Zone Map
The Plant Hardiness Zone Map, provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), serves as an invaluable tool for gardeners, landscapers, and farmers across the nation. It offers a standard reference to understand the climatic conditions ideal for growing specific plants, ensuring healthier landscapes and thriving gardens. The map on this page reflects the…
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 ReadingWant Green in your Landscape all year round?
If you are looking for an Evergreen shrub that will provide your Colorado garden or landscape with beautiful greenery in all seasons, the Panchito Manzanita is a great plat to consider. This shrub is a low growing plant that can handle little watering and full sun. Many landscapes these days are being converted into Xeriscape…
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