Author: Tyler Mack

Xeriscaping is known as the art of conserving water through creative landscaping. The concept was coined and trademarked by Denver Water, the city of Denver’s water department, during a difficult drought period in the late ’70s and early ’80s. Since then Xeriscaping has become more mainstream even in areas where this is no drought but where people would…

At the bottom of our website you will notice the ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) logo of which we are a member. What’s the significance of this and why should you hire a landscape architect who falls under this umbrella organization? The Society’s mission is to advance landscape architecture through advocacy, communication, education, and…

Just because winter is just around the corner doesn’t mean your backyard must lie dormant until spring. Here are some tips to follow that will help make your winter backyard a little more appealing during those cooler months. Heat your pool If you have a pool, winterizing this part of your backyard is probably one…

Know your risk What Winter storms occurs when there is significant precipitation and the temperature is low enough that precipitation forms as sleet or snow, or when rain turns to ice. Winter storms can range from freezing rain and ice, to moderate snowfall over a few hours, to a blizzard that lasts for several days….

The Robotic Mower Robotic vacuum cleaners have been around for some time but the Robotic Mower is relatively new to the market. Here we will discuss a little more about how they work, what features to look for and how to choose the right one for your lawn. Why buy a robotic mower when traditional…

Restoring Your Lawn So you are looking at restoring your lawn and you are not sure of the options. Let us help you with your decision. The two main options are planting new seed or laying sod which is lawn that has been grown by a sod farmer and delivered to you in squares or rolls….