Daily Tip: Did you know the leaf of a tree resembles the shape of the entire tree? When you find a leaf, hold it up near the tree from which it fell and you’ll see it resembles the canopy of the tree itself. Below is an example of a Cottonwood tree and leaf. These are […]
Daily Tip: If your dog or dogs are destroying your yard, be sure to call us for lots of remedies! We have a designer on staff who specializes in landscape designs for dogs- call us today to schedule an appointment – 720-924-1010.
Daily Tip: Everyone loves annuals because they bloom all season, however, they need to be replaced every spring so they can be expensive and time consuming. But perennials (flowers that come back every year) typically bloom for only two weeks but when planned correctly, they can achieve the look of an annual garden. If you […]
Daily Tip: Wood doesn’t age well in Colorado due to our severe weather, especially our intense sun. So if you’re thinking of installing a fence or wall, think about installing a PVC fence rather than a wooden one or installing a stone retaining wall, such as granite, flagstone, or interlocking blocks, rather than railroad ties. […]
Daily Tip: Did you know wood mulch is a collector whereas rock is a conductor? When we see drainage issues, we use rock to move the water to a designated area. In our industry we say, “Water is dumb and lazy,” so we grade out an area for water to follow to a low spot […]
Daily Tip: If trees are not spaced correctly when planted, they are prone to disease which can limit their lifespan. Their air circulation will be restricted which can stress them and one or all of them may have to be removed. If one (or more) is removed, the remaining trees have lost their interior branching […]
Daily Tip: When considering a flagstone patio, be sure to know the difference between patios with tight or loose joints, there’s a big difference! Groundcovers are often used in patios with loose joints whereas patios with high foot traffic or furniture use tight joints so people won’t trip and furniture is easy to move around […]
Daily Tip: Although wildflowers in our mountains are beautiful, if you want to achieve a successful Rocky Mountain garden, it’s good to know the flowers in the high country are cool root plants that don’t thrive in the Denver-metro area. If you want to grow Columbine (our state flower), lupine, liatris, bluebells, etc., it’s best […]
Daily Tip: Did you know some of the most beautiful trees are the most dangerous? To a casual observer, when trees have two main stems (leaders) with the same size in diameter, they are susceptible to storm damage than other trees. These types of trees are called co-dominant. Co-dominant stems break more frequently in storms […]
Daily Tip: If you haven’t planted your spring blooming bulbs yet, (tulips, daffodils, etc.) you still have time. Rule of thumb, a bulb needs to be in the ground for three months to grow. So if the ground is workable, it’s not too late to install your bulbs. Be sure to hold off on Summer […]