Take Time To Learn

This summer marks 22 years since I took my first job as a landscaper at Gold Lake Resort near Ward, CO in the mid 90’s. My years there were both physically demanding and enormously satisfying.  Working alongside a rag-tag group of hardened mountain dwellers at 9,000’ elevation below the snowcapped Indian Peaks, often in a […]

Life on the Edge

The laws of physics suggest that in all matter there is energy. Energy cannot be destroyed; rather, it transforms from one form to another. Here in Boulder, matter takes the form of verdant hills tucked against the iconic red stone monoliths of the Flatirons and snow capped peaks shimmering under clear blue skies are the […]

Finding the Edge

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Passing on the Passion

Native Edge Landscapes Leads Landscape Design Mini-Course at Friends Middle School in Boulder Watching a child find passion in the natural environment is an amazing thing. Whether nurturing a garden, understanding local ecosystems on which we are so reliant, or discovering the “magic” in landscape design, we always cherish the opportunity to share with others […]

Design Team

Our design team works in a highly collaborative, studio environment to deliver a seamless design to construction experience for our customers. From Design Support to Lead Architects, each team member has earned undergraduate or graduate level degrees in Landscape Architecture or other related fields of study. Lead Architects Beginning with initial design consultations, budget discussions, […]

Shop Team

Our shop team does the behind the scenes work necessary to help keep equipment running and operating smoothly so that our Design-Build and Landcare teams can focus more time doing what they do best, taking care of our customers. Shop & Fleet   With a fleet of approx 50 vehicles and tractors and dozens of […]

Turfcare Team

Our Turfcare Teams are dedicated to keeping lawns and fields of all sizes healthy and looking great Spring through Fall. Regular tasks include mowing, trimming, edging, and general cleanup of properties ranging from large retirement communities and HOA’s to the smallest neighborhood backyards. From 60” top of the line riding mowers to smaller walk behinds, […]

Snow & Ice Team

Our Snow & Ice Teams are responsible for delivering reliable snow and ice management services to a wide variety of properties, ranging from large HOA’s and retirement communities to single-family residences. Directly coordinated and supervised by multiple Snow Commanders, each responsible for multiple crews and routes, each storm event brings its own unique challenges.  Challenges […]

Gardening Team

Gardening teams is made up of multiple crew members dedicated to keeping gardens of all sizes healthy and looking great, Spring through Fall.  Our practices include proper organic horticultural practices including natural soil conditioning, hand weeding, deadheading, and ornamental pruning. Gardening teams typically begin their season in March performing Spring cleanups and end their season […]

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.