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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Energize Your Landscape With Liquid Compost!

September 2024 | Native Edge Landscapes If not already scheduled, Fall, Spring and Summer are all excellent times to give your landscape a healthy boost with our liquid compost soil drench or foliar application. What is Liquid Compost? Liquid compost, also commonly referred to as “compost tea”, is a liquid

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Maintain Your Defensible Space to keep Your Home Safe from Wildfire

Living in Boulder County means enjoying breathtaking mountain views, endless outdoor adventures, and… the ever-present risk of wildfires. With dry conditions, high winds, and increasing fire seasons, it’s crucial for homeowners to take action before the flames get too close for comfort. One of the best ways to safeguard your

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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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The Benefits of ORGANIC Lawn and Plant Care

With a holistic approach to property care that supports the health of plants, soil, and the surrounding ecosystem, our organic approach to plant and lawn care offers enormous benefits for both for your plants and your surrounding environment. What is organic lawn and plant care? Organic plant health care uses

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Healthy Soil is More Important Than You Think

Healthy soils are essential for maintaining healthy landscapes because they support plant growth, regulate water resources, store carbon, and provide habitat for diverse soil organisms. Here are a few reasons why healthy soils are important for landscapes: Overall, healthy soils are essential for maintaining healthy landscapes and the many benefits

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Project Spotlight: Foothills Terrace Farm

This summer, one family will be making fewer trips to the grocery store and will spend more time together picking fresh produce from their newly terraced hillside and enjoying home cooked meals with 5 star views of Boulder’s majestic flatirons! Given the current high demand and empty shelves at grocery

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The Value of Secluded Spaces

In the last few years, gardeners and many non-gardeners are shifting to embracing nature more intentionally and carving out spaces to get away from the digital in our lives and being nurtured by nature. Creating a quiet space to read, meditate or relax is growing in popularity as we look

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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

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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.