Ever wonder what landscapers do in the Winter when there is snow on the ground? Contrary to popular belief, installing plants and other warm weather services are only a small part of what we do. We have been fortunate the last couple of years here in Colorado, that we have been able to keep working […]
Did you know we are certified? According to PLANET (Professional Landcare Network), “The achievement of the Landscape Industry Certified designation demonstrates a distinguished level of professionalism. Certification is voluntary and it represents a professional’s dedication to exhibiting superior knowledge in his or her field. Only a select few, approximately 1% of landscape professionals working in
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In·di·an sum·mer noun a period of unusually dry, warm weather occurring in late autumn. “As well as being warm, the atmosphere during Indian summer is hazy or smoky, there is no wind, the barometer is standing high, and the nights are clear and chilly.” According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac this is the perfect description
Got Grass? As part of the ALCC Sustainable Partner Program it is my duty to let you know about a really cool program the City of Fort Collins has enacted this year. If you are a Fort Collins Utilities or ELCO customer, and live in a single family home or even manage an HOA open
It is time for another “Where we are Wednesday.” This Wednesday we are finishing up a job front and back. The front of the yard is completely Xeriscaped and has no grass, and we have tied Xeriscape principles into the backyard. Since the house has weathered wood on the siding in places we chose to
Let’s talk about Pinterest for a moment. We love it! I was reminded this morning while reading the Fresh Exchange blog about how great things on Pinterest can be for our clients. We have boards created with ideas of not only our work, but examples of others work, ideas we like, and links to
The first day of Spring is fast approaching. Like this Thursday approaching. Eek!!!! Bringing with it all of the things we love. For instance, the feel of soft new grass through bare feet, potting up annual flowers, and Saturday nights spent in only a sweatshirt around the fire pit. In honor of the first day
Got Ornamental Grasses? They provide great winter time interest. We typically leave ours full and flowing at our maintenance properties. But if you look closely at the base of each plant this time of the year you will see new growth sprouting up. Spring is a great time to prune them. Take them by the
We have been busy bees sprucing up Summit these days. Spring is fast approaching and knocking on our doors. Teaching at the Gardens on Spring Creek last weekend showed us that people are eager to begin gardening and get those veggies started in their raised beds. The blustery winds are allowing us to finish
Happy Friday and Valentines Day! We are headed to The Gardens on Spring Creek this weekend to teach some classes on building raised beds, and retaining walls. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend with your loved ones. In the meantime I’ll leave you with this delightful treat. Click on the picture and it
