Landscape Winter Watering Tips Similar to sipping hot chocolate while watching Colorado’s winter weather through a window, the plants and shrubs within your landscape need moisture to survive the cold months. The semi-arid climate typically produces mild and dry winters with humidity levels ranging from 9% to 13%. It takes 12 inches of snow to…
Continue ReadingWinter Landscaping Preventative Maintenance
An upper-level pressure ridge is keeping record high temperatures across all of Colorado. The heat has delayed typical fall landscape duties, but winter is coming. You might be wearing short sleeves and shorts, but now is the time to prepare your landscape with preventative maintenance. Plant Your Bulbs – If you are in search of a…
Continue ReadingGrand Opening of Lifescape Colorado’s New Location
Lifescape celebrating 40th Anniversary & Grand Opening of New Location For the past 40 years, Since 1976, Lifescape Colorado has created amazing landscapes around Denver and now we are in remodel mode at our new location able to do something for ourselves! After an enjoyable experience in the Rhino district, Lifescape has opened our new…
Continue ReadingTop 8 Landscaping Tips for this Fall
Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Colorado. Trees are shedding their leaves with so many different vibrant colors on display. Some of Aspen’s namesake trees are turning a golden hue and the weather is perfect for a wide array of activities. But now is not the time to get…
Continue ReadingPlanning to Upgrade Your Colorado Landscape? Use These Tips
Does your landscape need a new look? Are you tired of seeing the same colors — green in spring and summer and brown in winter and fall? Or, are your evergreen shrubs getting more out of control every year? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are ready to take steps towards an…
Continue ReadingDon’t Hide Your Driveway, But Make it Stand Out
Exactly what you see when you look at a stunning driveway relies on a balanced configuration of hardscapes and softscapes. It’s simple, really — hardscapes consist of walls and fences, while softscapes revolve around shrubs, ground covers, ornamental trees, and flower beds. Together, these elements work to create an unforgettable first impression for visitors. But…
Continue ReadingPrevent Weed Growth Organically & Without Chemicals
Warmer weather means you will be spending more time outside in your garden and yard. Plants and trees are in bloom, the grass is growing again, and you will be faced with doing some landscape maintenance to keep things looking good. One issue to prepare for is weeds. You should try and weed your garden…
Continue ReadingDesigning Intimate Outdoor Rooms for Homes
Having a yard is great, but how do you make it feel cozy? Maybe you have a small backyard and aren’t sure what to do with it. You need to divide up your landscape for different uses or features. One great feature to add to your yard is an outdoor living room, where you can relax,…
Continue ReadingDecorative Design Features for the Summer Xeriscaped Landscape
Summer is fast approaching, and with it comes sun-filled days and cooler evenings that entice you to spend as much time enjoying the outdoors as possible. Whether you opted for a xeriscaped landscape to help conserve water or because they do not require as much maintenance as traditional types, you have more time to enjoy…
Continue ReadingWater-Wise Perennials for Colorado Xeriscapes
If you picture cacti, sparse shrubbery, and rocks when you think of xeriscaping, please don’t! Even though xeriscaping might have quite a “dry” reputation, it can actually manifest into vivid, dynamic garden landscapes. According to Colorado State University, the recent ingenuity and experimentation of modern gardeners has resulted in a new positive outlook on water-wise…
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