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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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Become a Designated Sustainable Landscape Community

November 2023 | Native Edge Landscapes Be part of the solution The Sustainable Landscape Community designation is a companion program to Sustainable Landscape Management (SLM) Colorado. This program demonstrates how HOA’s, commercial and retail properties are, or can become, part of the solution by managing and improving their outdoors in a way

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Electric Tech Coming in 2024

NEL to Begin Transition to Electric in 2024! After many years of watching commercial grade electric landscape equipment evolve, in 2024 we are excited to begin adopting it and replacing gas powered equipment with cleaner, quieter and greener electric battery power alternatives. Our plan is broken into three phases …

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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.