Best Colorado Perennials for a Colorful Spring GardenColorado spring can be rough, with snow, rain, heavy winds, freezing temperatures, and even hail! But it is also an exciting time for plant lovers. As the birds begin chirping, plants begin emerging, and we get...

What is a Meditation Garden, and Why Do I Need One?One of my New Year’s resolutions is to meditate more often. I started meditating 3 years ago, but early last year my practice really took off. I meditated 40 days straight in December 2018 and January 2019. However,...

Want Year Round Color in Your Garden?Last year I created a plant guide outlining a few of my favorite plants that create year-round color in the garden. This year I drew a plan to help homeowners design and layout the plants recommended in the guide.This garden plan...

This xeric front yard landscape was designed to be water wise, colorful, interesting, and bird and bee friendly.  We used some water saving ideas for the garden while working around the homeowner’s mature silver maple tree.  First, we removed all of the thirsty turf....

Front and Backyard Landscape Design Ideas Inspired by a Home RemodelLandscape design ideas for the front and back yards of this Boulder home were plentiful! After the remodel of this home the owners wanted their landscape to match.  They wanted to update the overall...

Designing Permaculture Elements Into the Landscape-Getting StartedThese homeowners wanted to create an outdoor space that was functional and beautiful. Their vision was of a permaculture landscape design with homesteading features incorporated into their landscape....