Cacti grow here and in fair abundance. Prickly pear, or Opuntia, for example, are found throughout biking and hiking trails. They add a warm southwestern feel to any landscape. Cacti in Colorado generally grow in exposed, dry areas such as pinyon-juniper communities, sagebrush, mesa slopes, sagebrush, rocky hills and desert scrub areas. Cactus’s popularity could be growing as the climate continues to warm and the terrain in Colorado is very favorable to this low maintenance perennial.

Sedum Creeper, also known as crassulaceae, refers to a very large group of flowering plants more commonly referred to as stonecrops. often found meandering throughout rock gardens, there are about 400 species of the low growing succulent leaf, or fleshy leaved group, from creeping plants to shrubs. Sedum is a perennial that grows back from the root every season. Also, as a ground cover, sedum should be sufficiently dense to inhibit competition from weeds.

One of the benefits of cultivating a garden in your yard is the ability to attract wildlife to your property. Sure, you can judge a garden’s relative success by whether or not your vegetable plants produce vegetables, or your fruit trees bear fruit, but another satisfying indicator of success is watching nature stop by and appreciate all your hard work.

Choosing a landscape architect to redesign your home’s front and backyard is a big decision, and in order to yield the results that you desire, it’s advisable that one takes their time when selecting the company or landscape contractor that they plan on hiring for the job. Since there are many different kinds of landscape […]

With spring just around the corner, outdoor cooking season isn’t far off. One way to add depth not only to your home garden but also your plate is to incorporate hearty and versatile herbs to your culinary landscape.

Autumn brings us color and transition as our plants and trees prepare themselves for the winter ahead. Fall brings us the bright colors that many trees and plants wait to display every year. Autumn Purple Ash, Autumn Blaze Maple and Burning Bushes to name a few have some of the most beautiful colors of the year and quickly evolve the landscaping to show off its’ special colors.

Many pet owners just getting into horticulture may not think about their pets’ needs when planting a garden. This is a mistake. In fact, if your pets spend any time near your garden, you’ll need to consider the safety of both your plants and animals. Thankfully, growing a pet-friendly garden is easy with the right precautions.

Growing a Pretty Friendly Garden

Desert landscapes in Denver happen to be a very popular choice, especially among newer built homes in Denver and even many different remodels. Some people prefer a desert landscape because it has a very appealing aesthetic quality, look and feel to it. Whereas other people may prefer such a landscape because it truly augments the exterior look of their home and highlights the finer details of the workmanship, allowing stunning features to really shine through

by Janine Buchal for the Landscape Network Green Friendly Compositing Local Guru of Composting, Judy Elliot, says, “Composting feeds plants better than chemical fertilizers, reduces disease and can reduce water bills by 40%.” Furthermore, composting makes gardening easier. “You can enjoy the fruits of your labor, rather than laboring over your fruits,” Judy continues. An […]