How to Battle Japanese Beetles in your Landscape
My dad, an entomologist, taught me at an early age not to fear
insects, but to appreciate their importance in nature. So, the first
time I saw a Japanese Beetle in my Colorado garden, I left it alone and literally admired how stunning it was – metallic green body with a hard, iridescent shell that seemed to glisten in the sunlight.
What is Xeriscaping?
Twenty-five years ago, when I met with potential landscape design clients, I would mention the word “Xeriscape” and people would lookat me like I had two heads – seriously! They would then proceed to nervously tell me they didn’t want a bunch of rock and cacti.
The Best Plants to Add Movement and Life to Your Garden?
I was sitting on my front porch this morning enjoying my coffee and a beautiful sunny day in Colorado. Although it’s mid-December we’re still getting plenty of sunshine and temperate weather. A few sips into my coffee, a gust of wind loosened and gathered a collection of Viburnum leaves and dropped them on my table and into my coffee mug.
5 Basics for the Best Landscape Design
Once you’ve decided to hire a landscape architect, designer, or even attempt doing a design yourself – these tips will make you a more informed design client or first-time designer.
How Late in the Year Can I Plant Trees, Shrubs and Perennials in Colorado?
It never fails, after running a design/build and garden maintenance company for almost 25 years in Denver-metro Colorado how many plants we have left over in our back lot as we wrap up the field season.
Do I Need a Professional Landscape Design?
The landscape is often the first thing the public sees when viewing your home. A landscape can either add to or lessen its value. In fact, every dollar spent on a high-quality professional landscape can yield a 135% return or increase property values as much as 10% - 17%.
Why do leaves change color?
The nights are cooling off, the sun is slower to rise - fall is here. While plants don’t have calendars, they do “know” the equinox has just passed.
Native Plants
Native plants play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by providing essential food and shelter for wildlife, supporting biodiversity, and contributing to various environmental benefits.