How to Build a Raised Garden Bed A raised bed vegetable garden in your yard offers numerous advantages. It can help you conserve water and money and make gardening easier on your back. Furthermore, if you don't have a lot of room or the soil is poor, a raised garden bed is an excellent
How to Prepare Your Colorado Springs Lawn for Spring Now that the snow is melting and the ground is thawing in Colorado Springs, it is time to prepare your lawn for the growing season of early spring! If you want a healthy and colorful lawn this year, there are a few steps to take
Tips for Planning Your Garden There are many benefits to growing your own garden. You likely know many of them already. When it comes to getting started, it can feel like there are a million things to learn, from when to begin to what to plant and then how to care for your garden
5 Ways Rocks can Create a Beautiful Home Landscape Rocks are a wonderful way to add interest to your landscaping. Use everything from small stones to large boulders to create amazing spaces throughout your property. The reason rocks work so perfectly in landscaping is because they provide much-needed texture and contrast to any outdoor space.
Want to Spruce Up Your Landscape? Try a Retaining Wall Your landscape is certainly an important part of your home. Landscaping adds curb appeal, increases home value, and gives you an opportunity to show off your home's personality. But if your landscape is a bit dull, you may be looking for a new opportunity
What to Know About Watering Trees and Plants in the Winter Keeping your landscape trees and perennials beautiful means giving them the right amount of water all year. Many people think that watering your landscape is something that stops once the leaves begin to fall. In some years, like this one, Colorado Springs does not
Make Your Front Landscaping Appealing in the Winter When it comes to winter and improving the curb appeal of your home, most of the attention is focused on showy spring and summer plants. Winter is a time when we don't spend a lot of time outdoors, but adding in a few elements to add
Drought-Resistant Plants That Are Good for Xeriscaping Xeriscaping is a wonderful way to reduce your carbon footprint. When you choose drought-resistant plants to fill your yard, you are creating a sustainable landscape that uses less water than traditional green spaces. In fact, studies have shown that xeriscaping can reduce your water usage by 50
5 Ways to Enhance Your Colorado Springs Landscape This Summer Summer is a great time to begin a landscaping project. If you don't have a plan for your property, these suggestions can help. 1. Wow Your Guests With a Fire Pit With a fire pit, you can throw magical parties on pleasant summer nights. A
Spruce Up That Small Backyard With These Tips! A backyard doesn’t need to be huge to be beautiful. What it does require is a couple of well-executed landscaping ideas! Here are some tips for making the most of your small backyard. Texturize With Plants When you’re working with a small yard, plant choice is
