11 minutesFor many homeowners, a sloped yard creates constant challenges: Erosion, runoff, difficult planting conditions, and high water use. Every rainstorm washes away soil. Every winter freeze cracks the ground. Watering means watching half of it rush downhill instead of soaking in. A well-designed hillside rock garden turns those problems into
11 minutesFor many homeowners, a sloped yard creates constant challenges: Erosion, runoff, difficult planting conditions, and high water use. Every rainstorm
Compost as a mulch delivers double duty. It improves soil structure while protecting the surface. It feeds plants while conserving water. In Denver's demanding climate, this combination approach saves time,…
Pine straw as mulch is absolutely a legitimate option for Front Range landscapes, but it's not the right choice for every situation. You need to weigh several factors including water…
You spread fresh mulch across your hillside garden bed. The layer looks perfect. Then one thunderstorm rolls through, and by morning, half your mulch sits in a muddy pile at…
Dirty river rock creates hiding spots for weeds. Trapped debris holds moisture against plant roots, inviting rot and disease. The dust and soil buildup eventually changes your rock's color, making…
You're pushing your mower across a Denver lawn on a Saturday morning. The bagger is filled with clippings. You pause and wonder: "Should I mulch these clippings or haul them…
Mulching new grass seed creates a protective microenvironment that does four critical jobs simultaneously. It shields vulnerable seeds from intense UV rays, locks moisture, stabilizes soil temperature, and creates a…
For many homeowners, a sloped yard creates constant challenges: Erosion, runoff, difficult planting conditions, and high water use. Every rainstorm washes away soil. Every winter freeze cracks the ground. Watering…
Flagstone landscaping offers exceptional durability in Colorado's temperature swings, provides natural drainage that works alongside river rock drainage ideas, and fits into xeriscape designs that honor our water-conscious values. Whether…
When designed correctly, river rock drainage ideas can move water safely away from structures while doubling as attractive, low-maintenance landscape features. For Denver homeowners battling the aftermath of afternoon thunderstorms…
Using xeriscape rocks allows you to replace water-intensive turf with a durable, attractive, low-maintenance landscape designed for Denver. As water restrictions tighten and utility bills climb, more Denver homeowners are…
When chosen and installed correctly, river rock erosion control can be an effective, attractive, water-wise solution for many common Denver yard problems - but it's not a one-size-fits-all fix. Denver…
Understanding what is river rock - and how to use it correctly - is the difference between a beautiful, water-wise landscape and a hot, weedy, expensive redo. If you're a…
