Gardening

Design-Build

Fire-Resistant Landscaping Tips for Boulder County Homes

Feb 2026 | Native Edge Landscapes A fire mitigation plan is only as strong as the details. In wildfire country, the small choices matter: what you plant, how close it sits to your home, what you use for ground cover, and how you maintain everything through the year. Start where

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Design-Build

Fire Mitigation Landscaping in Boulder County, CO

Feb 2026 | Native Edge Landscapes A fire mitigation plan is only as strong as the details. In wildfire country, the small choices matter: what you plant, how close it sits to your home, what you use for ground cover, and how you maintain everything through the year. Start where

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Fall Tips

Easy Landscape Enhancements for September & October

Aug 2025 | Native Edge Landscapes As summer fades and cooler days settle in, September and October are perfect months to give your landscape a boost. Many simple, high-impact improvements can be completed quickly—without major design work or specialized construction—and they make a big difference in curb appeal, plant health,

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Garden Trends

5 Pro Tips for Stunning Seasonal Color Containers

Seasonal color containers are an excellent way to add excitement and pizzaz to outdoor spaces throughout the seasons! Native Edge Landscapes offers amazing seasonal color services and programs for all kinds of clients and outdoor spaces, from single family residences to brick and mortar businesses, senior living communities and HOA

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Gardening

Making Soils Healthy Again With Microbes!

Microbial Soil Punch makes a BIG IMPACT for a small price, as low as $149 for 25 gallons applied. Typical Colorado landscapes significantly suffer from poor soil conditions – low in nutrients, beneficial microbes, and water-holding capacity. Poor soil conditions result in poor plant health, higher water use, and an

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Design-Build

The Important Role of MULCH in Your Landscape

When it comes to maintaining a healthy and vibrant landscape in Colorado, one of the most effective yet often overlooked elements is mulch. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a novice homeowner, understanding the role of mulch can significantly enhance the beauty, function and sustainability of your outdoor space. In

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Garden Trends

Fall in Love with Autumn Container Gardens

JOIN OUR SEASONAL CONTAINER PROGRAM BY AUGUST 31st TO HAVE OUR CONTAINER EXPERTS INSTALL AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR AUTUMN CONTAINERS BEGINNNING MID-SEPTEMBER! As the vibrant colors of summer give way to the rich, warm hues of autumn, outdoor living enthusiasts have a unique opportunity to extend the beauty of

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Garden Trends

Protecting Plants from Heat and Drought with Antitranspirants

July 2024 | Native Edge Landscapes Yes, it’s a big word, but don’t be intimidated. Applying an organic antitranspirant to plant foliage aids the plant helping it retain water and plant vigor during times when their water supply may be scarce, most likely due to extreme weather conditions such as

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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.