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

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Maintain Your Defensible Space

What is Defensible Space?Creating Defensible Space entails modifying the natural and introduced vegetation around your home to reduce fire hazard. This causes separation – both vertical and horizontal – between potential fuel sources like between trees and grasses or between grasses/shrubs and houses. Adequate defensible space acts as a barrier

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Frequently Asked Design-Build Questions

Do you charge for consultations? NO. We typically do not charge for initial consultations.  Before entering the formal design process we want to be confident that our design-build process, pricing, field expertise, and timelines will be a good fit for you.  It is very important to us that we will

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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,

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The Benefits of Organic Weed Control

July 2023 | Native Edge Landscapes Weeds play an important role in healing damaged ecosystems, and when removed, another generation, or species will dutifully take their place. When soils are too compacted for healthy plant growth, deep tap-rooted weeds start drilling down into the compaction layer. When a slope is

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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

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Soil Testing & Analysis Services

How do you determine the health of my soils? We get a clear picture of your soil’s health by taking a deep dive “under the hood”. We visually and physically evaluate site conditions, the collect soil samples to test and analyze. Most of these tests are performed in-house and some

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Organic Wildlife & Mosquito Solutions

We offer soil and habitat friendly solutions that help keep your plants safe from deer and rabbits and help keep you and your family safe from mosquitos. One of our plant health experts can help determine which solution is best for your space and objectives. Deer & Rabbit RepellentDeer and

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Organic Pest & Disease Solutions

Plant pests and diseases are like weeds in that they tell a story. They are a symptom of a systemic problem that must be corrected before the problems will go away. Ultimately, the extent of the damage will influence the overall outcome, so it’s best to catch things early. When

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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.