Irrigation & Lighting Team

Our Irrigation and Lighting Team delivers reliable irrigation & landscape lighting installation, maintenance, and repair services to a wide variety of properties, ranging from large HOA’s and retirement communities to private outdoor living spaces and gardens. Irrigation & Lighting Technicians Irrigation & Lighting Technicians perform service calls, system inspections, system installation & retrofits. They maintain […]

Enhancements Team

Our landscape enhancements teams is made up of multiple are dedicated to keeping our Landcare customer’s properties healthy, safe and looking great! From seasonal property cleanups, pruning, mulching, water feature care and fire mitigation work to various landscape improvement, renovation, and seasonal color projects. Teams are typically composed of a Foreman and 2-4 Landcare Technicians […]

Construction Team

In collaboration with our design team our Production Supervisors and Foremen lead our crews toward the successful completion of a diverse range of landscape projects. Production Supervisors Production Supervisors have 10+ years of professional landscape construction experience and have proven leadership, communication, and management abilities. Responsible for managing production resources, workflow and quality standards of […]

Administrative Team

Our Administrative Team handles the human resources, accounting, communications, and reception functions of our organization. Whether it’s ensuring crews are equipped and trained with the latest reporting and communication technologies, implementing the latest and greatest performance management platform, managing our safety program that helps keep our people safe, ensuring vendors and staff get paid on […]

Hiring an Organic Plant Health Care Expert

Where do I begin? The process begins with an onsite Plant Health Assessment with one of our Plant & Soil Health experts. At this time our expert will highlight any potential plant and soil health challenges they may find, and discuss any areas that are of concern to you. Through this conversation it will become […]

Efficient Irrigation Practices with Cycle & Soak

As temperatures rise, you may be tempted to run your sprinkler longer. But resist that temptation, and instead practice cycle-and-soak watering. It’s an efficient way to keep your landscape healthy and be sure that none of your watering goes to waste. Here’s how to cycle and soak:Break up your watering into shorter intervals. For example, […]

7 Tips to Safeguard Your Landscape from Storm Damage

As winter approaches, so do the potential risks of severe weather conditions, including snowstorms, freezing temperatures, and ice. Your landscape, with its plants, trees, and hardscape elements, is vulnerable to damage during these harsh winter storms. To protect your outdoor investment and ensure a vibrant and healthy landscape come spring, follow these seven essential tips: […]

How To Winterize Your Irrigation System

Winterizing your irrigation system is crucial to protect it from potential damage caused by freezing temperatures. Freezing water can expand and crack pipes, valves, and other components of the system, leading to costly repairs in the spring. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to winterize your irrigation system: Remember, winterizing your irrigation system is essential […]

What Is Organic Lawn Care?

Our program places the health of the system as the first and only 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 fertilizers, aerations, compost […]

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.