The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) awarded Denver-based Lifescape Colorado a prestigious Gold Award for Residential Design/Build as well as a Silver for Residential Landscape Management for their exemplary work on a historic Denver castle. The NALP awards were presented at the 50th annual National Landscape Awards of Excellence Program October 17th in Louisville,…
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While the temperatures are warming up in Denver, the average evening temperatures in May are still in the 40s and low 50s. To extend the enjoyment of your outdoor living space into the evening hours, consider adding a fire feature to your landscape. Fire Feature Trends of 2018 When it comes to choosing a fire…
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Spring is the busiest time of year for landscape installations and design-build projects. As the temperatures warm up, Denver residents are thinking about outdoor entertaining and ways to improve their landscape. Because of the influx of calls that landscape companies receive in the spring, it may take longer to get started on and complete your…
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Summer isn’t quite the same without lounging for hours while the kids splash around in the pool or play outdoor games. Gardens are the perfect locations for easy outdoor games — little to no skill is needed, and games are a great way to gather the whole family for some fun in the sun. To help you…
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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…
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All of the great clothing designers of our time have centered their collections around a common idea or theme. As the models walk purposefully down the runway, the artistic unity is palpable, and you can see the vision flow from one ensemble to the next. Why should your garden be any different? Landscape designers follow a…
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The quaking aspen, a species that has enchanted and perplexed landowners, horticulturists, and landscape architects for centuries, is a testament to nature’s complex beauty. These trees are often confused with birches because of their striking cream or white-colored trunks, which are unique in more ways than just their appearance — in fact, referring to them…
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Wouldn’t it be great if you had the perfect soil for your garden? Few gardeners do. If you have sandy, dry soil, we have some solutions for designing, growing, and planting in these conditions. When it comes to designing a landscape with sandy, dry soil, you can find inspiration in desert or beach environments. These…
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Lifescape has added yet another accolade to their growing list of awards and praise with their work on the “Mountain Modern” project. The home, an 11,500 square foot retreat in Evergreen, Colo. owned by Kirk and Grace Eberl, was named as the 2015 Home of the Year by Colorado Homes & Lifestyles magazine. Before Lifescape…
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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,…
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