Hail-Proofing Your Yard: Selecting Resilient Plant Material for Unpredictable Summer Storms
Every Colorado Springs gardener has lived through this exact scenario: it’s a beautiful July afternoon, your garden is at peak summer glory, and then, without much warning, the sky turns green-gray, the temperature drops ten degrees in five minutes, and ice starts falling from the sky. Fifteen minutes later, the sun is back out, the storm has moved on, and you walk outside to assess the damage. Continue reading
North Side vs. South Side: Why Your Colorado Property Has Two Completely Different Summer Climates
Here’s something most generic landscaping advice completely ignores: your property isn’t one climate. It’s at least two, and sometimes three or four. Continue reading
How to Stop Slope Erosion in Colorado Springs with Strategic Boulder Landscaping
Living in Colorado Springs means waking up to incredible mountain views, enjoying dramatic topography, and experiencing the unique character that comes with Front Range living. But if your property sits on a slope, whether you’re in the steep hillsides of Rockrimmon, the elegant terraced yards of the Broadmoor area, or anywhere in the foothills, those beautiful views come with a challenging reality: gravity never stops working. Continue reading
When’s the Best Time of Year to Hire a Landscape Designer in Colorado Springs?
If you’ve been dreaming of transforming your yard into a beautiful, functional outdoor space, you might be wondering: When’s the best time of year to hire a landscape designer? Whether you’re planning a full outdoor makeover or adding specific features like a patio, water feature, or custom lighting, the timing of when you start working with a landscape designer can make all the difference in how smoothly your project comes together, especially in Colorado Springs, where the climate, elevation, and seasonal conditions create unique landscaping opportunities and challenges. Continue reading