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 […]
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 […]
SMART Irrigation – the Smart Answer for Colorado’s Unpredictable Weather
Updated March, 2025 | Native Edge Landscapes Typically our wettest month of the year, last year May went 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 […]
Dining Al Fresco at Home
It’s a warm summer evening, and the sun is beginning to set, casting a golden glow over the lush greenery of the backyard. As you step outside onto the patio, you’re greeted by the inviting aroma of herbs and spices mingling in the air. Your outdoor kitchen is a masterpiece of design, featuring sleek stainless […]
Mitigate the Dangers of Poison Hemlock… a Weed that Kills
Don’t be fooled by it’s pretty flowers. Poison hemlock is a noxious and invasive weed that can be deadly to animals and humans and difficult to manage. Here is what you need to know. If you need help, please GET IN TOUCH. The Dangers of Poison Hemlock Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) is harmful due to […]
Protecting Your Landscape From High Winds
Strong gusty winds can shred leaves, tear off flowers, break branches, and uproot shrubs and trees leaving plants susceptible to further damage from insects and disease. Constant wind pulls moisture from foliage faster than roots can draw it from the soil causing leaves to wilt and brown around the edges. Here are three key to-do’s to […]
Choosing The Right Organic Lawn Care Program
What is Organic Lawn Care? Our programs place the health of the system as the primary goal. By improving plant health and regaining soil microbial diversity and function, the system regains optimal efficiency and health. This is done with targeted applications created with biology in mind. Our organic lawn care process incorporates low nutrient organic […]
In the Field: Having a “High Time” with Plants
April 2024 | Native Edge Landscapes When it comes to unique landscape projects with challenging site conditions, successful outcomes always begin with a good plan in the hands of the right people! If you have a uniquely challenging project coming up, give us a call. We just might be the right team for the job! […]
Native Edge Visits With Team Guatemala!
In 2021, the Native Edge team welcomed it’s first “guest workers”, eight Guatemalan Nationals legally authorized to work for us as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s H2b Visa Program. Fast forward to January 2024. Native Edge President Tom Sunderland, along with two fellow staff members, travelled to Acul, Guatemala, a small village in […]
Outdoor Lighting To Enjoy Year-Round
November 2023 | Native Edge Landscapes Outdoor lighting for your home and landscape not only enhances the value of your property and expands your nighttime living space, but it also accents key features of your home to be enjoyed and appreciated day or night. And in many cases, the most important benefit can be the […]
