Why Hiring a Local Landscaping Company in Louisville Makes a Difference

Jan 2026 | Native Edge Landscapes Searching for landscaping services in Louisville? While large national chains may offer standard services, working with a local landscape design company provides unique advantages: Whether you’re installing a new front walkway, redesigning your garden beds, or adding outdoor lighting, our landscaping team at Native Edge Landscapes brings experience and […]

Things to Consider When Planning Landscape Design in Louisville

Jan 2026 | Native Edge Landscapes Thinking of upgrading your outdoor space in Louisville? A thoughtful landscape design can elevate your curb appeal and create a more functional, enjoyable yard. Whether you’re dreaming of a backyard oasis or want a low-maintenance front yard, here are five key factors to consider: Want help planning your dream […]

Fall & Winter Watering. It’s as Essential as Your Pumpkin Spice Latte

November 2025 | Native Edge Landscapes You’ve raked the leaves, wrapped the roses in burlap, and even managed to fit the kids’ Halloween costumes over snow gear. Surely, you can now hibernate until spring, right? Not so fast. Along Colorado’s Front Range, if you want your landscape to wake up in one piece come spring, […]

Why Are The Costs of Maintaining My Landscape Continuing to Rise?

Oct 2025 | Native Edge Landscapes The simple answer: Rising labor and material costs compounded by Colorado’s ever growing regulatory environment have made it impossible to absorb all of the increased operational expenses without adjusting prices. The rising costs of running a professional landscaping business is a nationwide issue, made worse by Colorado’s regulatory environment. […]

Best Organic Lawn Care Practices August-September in Boulder, Colorado

Aug 2025 | Native Edge Landscapes The transition from the heat of summer to the cool crispness of fall on Colorado’s Front Range is the perfect time to focus on organic lawn care. These months are pivotal for setting your lawn up for success in the coming year. Here’s a guide to help you provide […]

5 Pro Tips for Stunning Seasonal Color Containers

Seasonal color containers are an excellent way to add excitement and pizzaz to outdoor spaces throughout the seasons! Native Edge Landscapes offers amazing seasonal color services and programs for all kinds of clients and outdoor spaces, from single family residences to brick and mortar businesses, senior living communities and HOA common areas. If you would […]

Why Drainage Matters: Protecting Your Home in Boulder, CO

In Boulder, Colorado—a city that experienced the devastating Great Flood of 2013—effective drainage isn’t just a convenience; it’s a necessity. That historic event served as a wake-up call to many homeowners about the importance of managing water flow around their property. While such extreme events are rare, even routine rainstorms can lead to water damage, […]

The Essential Components of an Effective Organic Lawn Care Program

From helping clean the air and trapping stormwater runoff to temperature cooling and mental health benefits, healthy lawns not only look great, they provide numerous benefits to people, communities, and our environment… especially when they managed and cared for organically. Safer, eco-friendly and effective, caring for lawns organically builds healthy soils, encourages deeper root growth, […]

Native Edge Voted Best of Boulder

Native Edge is honored to have been recently voted Best Landscaper again in Boulder Weekly’s 2025 Best of Boulder contest! But this is not our first Gold Medal win in the contest. The “Best Landscaper” category was added in 2022, and since then we have earned 1st place in both Best of Boulder and Best […]

Making Soils Healthy Again With Microbes!

Microbial Soil Punch makes a BIG IMPACT for a small price, as low as $149 for 25 gallons applied. Typical Colorado landscapes significantly suffer from poor soil conditions – low in nutrients, beneficial microbes, and water-holding capacity. Poor soil conditions result in poor plant health, higher water use, and an over reliance on fertilizers to […]

Travis Popiel

Account Manager

Travis began landscaping in his teen years as a hardscape mason. After earning a degree in economics from Montclair State University he began exploring interiorscape and living wall design & maintenance in the New York Metro area. After relocating to Boulder he gained further experience in design-build, commercial client management and green roofs. Since joining NEL in 2019 Travis’ focus is commercial account management and new business development. Outside of work Travis enjoys skiing, golf, and exploring Colorado’s mountains.