Go Green in 2012 with Permeable Landscape Design

Go Green in 2012 with Permeable Landscape Design

The New Year is almost here, and it is time to finalize those resolutions you have been working on. However, don’t leave making a more positive impact on your environment off your list. The best place to start working on this New Year resolution is in your own...
Green Roofs: A Top Design Trend of 2011

Green Roofs: A Top Design Trend of 2011

According to Builder online magazine, one of the top ten design trends of 2011 was green roofs. If you are not familiar with the term green roof, it is the term coined for “a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a...
Helpful Tips on Selecting a Real Christmas Tree

Helpful Tips on Selecting a Real Christmas Tree

Some may already have their Christmas tree up, while others are looking for that perfect real tree that will fit their family room just right. Need a few tips on selecting a real Christmas tree? Here are a few tips Lifescape featured last year with a few new ones...
7 Ways to cut down your Water Use in the Landscape

7 Ways to cut down your Water Use in the Landscape

Each year a tenth of the world’s land area experiences “extremely hot weather.” And this puts a harsh demand on water use.  Here are some ways to either cut down on water use or harvest rain water to use as irrigation. Use your own roof to harvest water into...
Add some Color to your Hardscape Projects

Add some Color to your Hardscape Projects

Driveways, pathways, walkways, stairs…they don’t always have to look so boring. Many times homeowners fail to realize that their hardscapes can be just as eye-catching as the garden. What could give you more curb appeal or visually pleasing aesthetics than...
Light Up the Landscape at Night

Light Up the Landscape at Night

Now that we are experiencing shortened days and chilly nights, it is time to brighten up our landscapes to make them safer and look more interesting. In the early evening hours, take a look around your Denver area home to see what areas need some brightening up. Here...