Have you started thinking about what colors you want to see in your landscape this spring season? Now is a great time to start thinking about what seeds to get in preparation for the planting season. Why spring color? There is nothing that perks up your yard more that a healthy dose of vibrant color. From the back garden to flower pots on the front porch, colorful... [Read more...]

Is the gardener in you just dying to get outside and go to work? Lifescape Associates understands.  Take a look at five things the ALCC says you can start to do now in order to get your garden ready for the spring season. 1. Compost. Even if the ground is snow covered, throw some fresh compost over the garden to let it settle into the soil so come planting... [Read more...]

Are you looking to upgrade your Denver or Boulder home landscape to add the look of luxury. A luxurious landscape is not only visually appealing, it also enhances your outdoor living experience. From water features (waterfalls, fountains and spouts) to fire ( fireplace and fire pit), to outdoor art (sculptures, statues and etc.), the look of luxe can incorporate... [Read more...]

Just 2 weeks ago the the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of the new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM). If you have not heard of the map, it is basically a tool that gardeners and researchers have used over the years to figure out the best plants for growing in their region. The map itself is not a brand new map, it... [Read more...]

Do you need a few new and exciting ideas for your Denver or Boulder area landscape? Well, Lifescape Associates wanted to quickly point  out a few ideas for you to get your creative juices flowing on how you'd like to see your landscape transformed in 2012. 1.       Blurring the lines between inside and out The concept that your garden is an extension... [Read more...]

Two members of the Lifescape Associates team, designers Dan DeGrush and Tonya Glassmeyer, are both full steam ahead at studying for the Landscape Architecture Registry Exam (L.A.R.E.). The idea of this exam is that it tests on all facets of Landscape Architecture.  Just as lawyers and doctors need to be licensed in their respective states for practice, so... [Read more...]

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