September Lawn Tips

September is a great month to give your lawn a boost before it goes to sleep for the winter.  Set your lawn up for success next season with these 3 essential steps. #1:  Give your lawn a little breathing room with a core aeration! What is aeration?  Aeration is the process of removing soil cores (aka […]

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 they provide to humans and […]

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 cultural practices and biological inputs […]

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 for ways to decompress. Studies […]

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.