SMART Irrigation – the Smart Answer for Colorado’s Unpredictable Weather
June 2024 | Native Edge Landscapes Typically our wettest month of the year, this year May will go down as the driest in the history of Colorado’s Front Range weather with rainfall totals of less than 16% of our average 3.1 inches. That’s the thing with Colorado, you just never know what the weather is […]
Fire Resistant Landscaping
July 2024 | Native Edge Landscapes What is Fire Resistant Landscaping? Fire-resistant landscaping on Colorado’s Front Range incorporates principles and plant selections designed to minimize the spread of wildfires and protect homes. The key features are 1) creating defensible space 2) choosing fire-resistant plants, and 3) maintaining the landscape to reduce fuel loads. Let’s dig […]
Top 10 Fire Resistant Natives for Front Range Landscapes
Here are our top picks for fire resistant plants native to Colorado and a great choice for Front Range landscapes. Blanket Flower Bringing a splash of color to the middle of summer, Blanket Flower showcases vibrant red and yellow flowers that attract pollinators. Whether paired with other plants or standing alone, it exudes cheer and […]
