Posted by Admin on 29. July 2010 19:15
TREES & SHADE:
Are you ready to make a change in your backyard landscaping? Do something that many folks have started to do, by adding new trees to their back yards. Go ahead and count the trees you have in your yard. Are there too many or too few to count? Most often times it’s too few. Many individuals are adding trees to their landscaping so they can cool down and shade their homes and yards in order to be able to spend more time in them. Finding the appropriate types, sizes and styles is a much easier job than you might imagine.
The first thing you should do is to call your local Fort Collins Landscape Designer and set up a meeting to discuss the possibilities of what kinds of trees would thrive in your yard. Find out how the sun will affect the new tree’s growth and maturity. They can inform of how they will prep your yard and area to accept the new trees and add more shade to the yard.
Once you have taken the first step, you will find yourself getting excited about how the shade in your new yard will provide many hours of outside activity and fun. You will start to enjoy the natural beauty all around you, just from the addition of a few shaded trees.
There are so many benefits to adding shade in your yard. Your home will be cooler, because the trees will block out the direct sunlight that has been heating up your home. Your plants and flowers will thrive with a better balance of light, shade and sun. Everything in the yard will be healthier and vibrant due to the shade which your new trees are providing.
So, take a stroll or drive around your neighborhood today, and see what other folks have started to add to their landscaped yards, and you will see many new trees providing shade and comfort to living outside everyday. Contact your Fort Collins Landscape Designer today, and take that first step forward in changing that hot back yard into a beautiful shady spot where you can entertain and spend more quality time. Your family and friends will love it and your home will thank you too!
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Posted by Admin on 29. June 2010 20:27
RAISED FLOWER BEDS
Are you wishing for more color to be added to your landscaped yard with different types of flowers and foliage? Many folks are searching for ways to enhance their yards and have accomplished this by adding raised flower beds of different colors and varieties to their front and back yards. One of the convenient ways to begin this process is to contact your local Fort Collins Landscape Designers and have them draw up some plans that would be adequate for your landscaping. There are so many styles and types to choose from which include, built up flowers beds or rock gardens, depending on the landscaping that you currently have. Remember once the possibilities exist on paper, you have a plan and from that plan you can actually begin to see some of the changes that will occur within your yard.
Your Fort Collins Landscaper will assist you in making decisions concerning size and dimensions for raised flower beds to be added, and what types you should choose from for the quick and easy installation of these beds and flowers. Also, keep in mind depending on the size of your yard, and whether you have mature trees within the yard, that this will also determine where you can add tree ring beds for some of the flowers to be planted in.
Once your layout and plans have been designed by your Fort Collins Landscape Designers, you will be able to see a rendering of the project. Your next step will be in choosing the correct types of plants and flowers for the installation. Your designers are there to help you with your choices and can set you up with a local nursery who will inform you of plants and flowers that thrive within your area. Having natural flowers and plants within your own habitat can only improve the production of growth and longevity of your foliage choices.
Your installed project will begin and you will be truly excited with the end results. Just a little bit of planning can certainly go a long way, and your back and front yards will become a true site of beauty for you to enjoy as well as passers by. The inclusion and installation of colorful flowers added to tree rings and flower beds is an increasingly popular choice among homeowners, and brings many a smile to all who embrace and take that challenge of a little change which goes a very long way.
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Posted by Admin on 24. May 2010 23:48
In-Ground Pools & Family Fun
Do you ever wish you had a pool in your backyard? Many people do and especially when they have a beautifully landscaped yard just waiting for that extra touch of a pool addition. Or do you and your family want to enjoy more fun from your yard with the addition of a pool? If you are thinking about a family in-ground pool addition to your back yard and would like it surrounded by beautifully landscaped privacy, be sure to contact your Fort Collins Landscape Designers. They are experts in their field of knowledge and certainly can assist you in leading you down the right path to getting the perfect pool installed for you and your family.
In today’s economy many families are struggling and finding it almost impossible to vacation and travel due to finances. Some have found that a pool addition along with minor changes in renovating their landscape has given them more freedom to be together and enjoy their friends and families without the fuss or bother of leaving and going on vacation to far away destinations. One family, who added a new landscape and pool, has discovered that their family is growing even closer due to the frequency of visits and spending time in their yard while at the same time, enriching the family core and enjoying each other’s company. Others have gotten very innovative and have created themes for their backyards and pools, depending on the seasons. Their backyards begin to take on fanciful creative themes such as; Hawaiian Luaus, Margarita Ville , and African Safaris, and many more, bringing even more adventure and fun to the backyard.
This trend is not going away anytime soon, and your Fort Collins Landscape Professionals are always available to help you in preparing your new designs from installation to the finished product with accuracy to details in what you are searching for. Be it fire pits, flagstone patios, water features, ponds, and pools, if you are looking to stay home and entertain versus leaving and vacationing elsewhere, then maybe this is what you have been searching for all along. Your family and friends will certainly forge together friendships and long lasting memories in a worry travel free environment, with your new pool addition in a freshly remodeled spot right in your very own backyard.
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Posted by Admin on 25. April 2010 03:17
You ask yourself, why do these weeds always pop up, and how can I rid the flower beds and lawn from them? Well, controlling weed growth has perplexed many a gardener and probably will for centuries to come. But, truly what can you do? The answer is basic and simple in the fact that natural hand pulling weeds from your lawn or garden might be all that is necessary for you to maintain a healthy look to your yard or flower garden.
Why is hand weeding so popular? Hand weeding by your Fort Collins Professional Landscape Maintenance servicemen or performing it yourself will prevent many infestations of different types of weeds from taking over your lawn and gardens. If these weeds are left unattended they become very difficult to manage.
Here are some very important tips in natural manual hand weeding procedures;
- When removing weeds by hand, do it quickly as soon as you first notice them which will lower the number of weeds to follow in great lengths
- Always make sure you remove the weeds in their entirety, including the roots, or bulbs that are attached to them as well
- You may want to make sure you have a flat wide screwdriver on hand which makes an excellent extraction tool for removing the weeds that have a wide thick root system
Always remember when in doubt to confer with your Specialist and your local nursery in gathering information concerning the types of weeds that are showing up in your gardens and lawn. You may also want your natural hand weeding done by professional gardeners, and if so, please contact your local Fort Collins Landscape Maintenance team and they will be sure to naturally hand weed your yard and flower beds by eliminating those pesky unwanted weeds, making your yard healthier and more pleasant to look at.
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Posted by Admin on 24. March 2010 04:51
Fort Collins Yard Maintenance-Cleaning Your Gutters
Allowing a proper gutter and downspout maintenance to be achieved for your home or business is a very good way to protect your property from wear and tear from the weather. Gutter systems and downspouts to your existing home or business should always be clear and free of leaves and gathered debris over months of time.
When rain water accumulates and your gutters have not been properly maintained all sorts of problems can occur. The weight and distribution of the water will pool in certain spots and locations which can get very heavy, causing overflowing from the sides of your home, and might even loosen the fittings they are attached to. This will pull the gutter system away from the mountings on your home. Also, let’s not forget that all metal gutters left unattended will rust and erode over time especially when they are not properly cleaned and maintained.
Your Fort Collins Landscape Maintenance Specialist can certainly help you with setting you up on a regular schedule for gutter maintenance service. You will be shocked and surprised at the accumulation and build up of debris present in the gutter system after just one cleaning. It is recommended that you have gutter system cleaning done at least twice a year, and if you have many trees and pine needles within your yard and area, you might want to discuss how often you would like it done with your maintenance serviceman.
It is very important to know that your Fort Collins Landscape Maintenance Specialists are all professionally trained in the business and that they will perform your service with the proper equipment and safety measures that are necessary in taking care of your gutters. Becoming proactive in your choice to call for service today in taking proper care of your gutters is a very wise decision to make in protecting the value of your home, by giving it durability and long lasting protection.
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Posted by Admin on 11. February 2010 20:31
Holiday Lighting & Décor
Designing and creating decorative lighting during the holidays can make everlasting impressions for you and your family and friends. Installing festive and creative displays can certainly take up some of your precious time and in the end you never achieve the design you are trying to accomplish. Your display simply does not come out to look like you wanted it to and you are discouraged.
Put all those anxieties aside and contact your Fort Collins Landscape Lighting Designer and inquire about the residential and commercial holiday lighting services that are readily available for you to choose from. They already have many lighting and outdoor festive products on hand for you to explore. It is important to sign up early and get your name on a list to be included during the holiday installation period.
Our Services offer:
-Each installation is designed by professional staff members.
-We customize any property or business within your plan.
-Scheduling and care of your lighting feature is always maintained by the staff with regular visits and
quick phone management procedures.
-All of our services include installation and removal along with storage of your holiday products and decorations.
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Once you have finalized your contract with us and chosen the products for your design, you are on your way to a worry free fun and enjoyable holiday with the ambiance and atmosphere you wanted to create all along. Our no fuss policy makes it very manageable for you from install to removal and storage for your personal family or business year after year. Give us a call today to discuss how quick and easy it is to set up a re-occurring holiday lighting décor theme that you have been thinking of installing, and we can make that dream happen for you during the holidays.
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Posted by Admin on 16. January 2010 00:41
Entertaining on the Backyard Deck
With today’s struggling economy, many people are searching for more beneficial ways to stay and play at home, finding new alternatives in making their yards and the outside areas around their homes a new place to enjoy family fun, while allowing them to save some pennies for the future. There are many options available for you to make changes in your backyard, and one of them is to have a deck constructed adjacent to your home. Decks can be a fine place to spend more time entertaining your family and friends.
If you have been thinking of how you could make your backyard more functional while spending more time at home, well then a backyard deck installation just might be what you have been searching for. Your Fort Collins Landscape Designer can certainly help you find the right choice you are looking for. Many decks have been added to homes and people have enjoyed them so much, that they have taken entertaining outside in the backyard to a whole new level of fun.
Once you have decided how large and what types of materials you would like your deck to be made of, your Fort Collins Landscape Designer, will prepare your deck for installation. He can help you with preventive care for your deck and also offer you many features to add on your deck, from a BBQ station to flower pots and furniture décor. No matter what plan you have formulated in your mind they can make it come true. Many a hot tub can be seen on backyard decks, which have become increasingly popular for many families to gather and spend quality time together.
So, if you are thinking of spending more of your precious time at home and want to update your backyard to include a beautiful backyard deck, please don’t hesitate to phone your local Fort Collins Landscape Specialists and they will certainly get you started on what could be a wonderful beginning of time and money well spent, right in your very own backyard.
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Posted by Admin on 8. December 2009 00:33
Pergola Companies in Fort Collins-Yard Elves
Backyard pergolas are becoming extremely popular these days for their simple structure and appeal in supplying partial shade to the most popular lived in areas within your yard. A pergola’s architectural design as your Fort Collins Landscape Specialist will tell you, is a very simple structure and allows you and your family complete outdoor space without confinement of walls or any closed in roofing.
Pergolas are as old as the Ancient Romans and have been used by many a vineyard owner or those who love to have climbing plants and vines surrounding their patio pergola design. Depending on the material of choice and designs available there certainly is a pergola out there for you and your family’s enjoyment. Every specification and size is available, and the possibilities are limitless.
Your Fort Collins Landscape Designers and Specialists will assist you and inform you of your choices and suggest what would be absolutely perfect for your home and backyard patio in your yard. One particular very popular material that is chosen for pergolas is a cedar type of wood, which is known for its strong ability to resist decays.
So, if you are thinking about shading and adding new décor for your backyard patio, without the fuss of obstructions such as closed in walls, and awnings, you should begin thinking about adding a wood structured pergola which would be a perfect choice for you and your family to enjoy endless shaded hours on your backyard patio.
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Posted by Admin on 5. December 2009 01:37
Fort Collins Playground Equipment-Creating a Backyard Playground
Are you thinking of adding a playground to the existing landscaped area in your backyard? If you are and the answer is yes, then here are some great ideas and thoughts to discuss before you begin your adventure.
Remember, bigger is not necessarily always better. Creative mini-playgrounds can be found popping up all over the country these days and have been added to many Fort Collins landscaped backyards.
Your Fort Collins Landscape Specialist is always available to help you in planning and designing that perfect fit within the yard for your children. Hours upon hours of fun and entertainment will follow after the installation has been completed.
Once you have begun the process of choosing the correct size and proportions for your playground it is time to begin. One thing to keep in mind when planning is that safety should be the first and foremost thought in choosing your playground materials such as; swings, ladders, climbing walls, slides and sandboxes. Today’s manufacturers have many different options and many of them offer very sound safety features. Your Fort Collins Landscape Designer has done this many times before and will lead you in the best direction possible, in making those decisions. Once your planning is completed, you will need to go over many types of landscaping products such as; mulches, and different types of sands, along with grasses and ornamental plants for the area, in order to frame your new playground area.
It just takes a little planning, along with safe choices in materials and some natural beauty to surround it, and voila, your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews will be spending countless hours of enjoying themselves in a safe and fun playground environment right outside in your very own backyard.
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Posted by Admin on 23. November 2009 22:01
Fort Collins Gazebos:
Did you know that the root word for gazebo is gaze? When you sit in a gazebo that is in fact what you are doing. You gaze, sit and view the surroundings that are all around and in front of you.
Gazebos are usually set in a landscaped yard to view the gardens and water features, lakes and ponds within the viewing area. You will find it a very restful place to stop and unwind after a long day of hard work, or just a beautiful place to relax.
In today’s world more families are staying and playing at home, and taking pleasure in spending more of their leisure time in the yards that they have created. Your Fort Collins Landscape Specialist can help you in choosing the perfect gazebo that will enhance the beauty of your yard and its landscaped areas.
There are many different types, styles, sizes and proportions to select from, and your gazebo will be determined by all of these factors. Be it fancy, simple or elaborate styling, a gazebo addition to your Fort Collins landscaping, will give you great viewing pleasure and a relaxing place to sit back and ponder the beauty of nature that exists all around you.
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