Landscape Maintenance

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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Garden Trends

Best Organic Lawn Care Practices August-September

Aug 2024 | Native Edge Landscapes The transition from the heat of summer to the cool crispness of fall on Colorado’s Front Range is the perfect time to focus on organic lawn care. These months are pivotal for setting your lawn up for success in the coming year. Here’s a

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Community

Investing in Landscaping: A Pathway to Better Mental Health

In a world that constantly throws challenges our way, the importance of mental health is gaining well-deserved recognition – and Boulder, Colorado is no exception. While therapy, medication, and wellness practices are often at the forefront of our mental health discussions, there’s another powerful ally that often goes unnoticed: landscaping.

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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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Irrigation

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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Garden Trends

Gorgeous, Thriving Containers in 5 Steps

February 2024 | Native Edge Landscapes Container plantings are an excellent way to enhance any landscape throughout the changing seasons. Here are 5 steps to follow when planting containers. Step 1: Choose a container.Glazed ceramic is typically best When it comes to choosing the right container. Metal containers are can

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Landscape Maintenance

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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Garden Trends

The 7 Essential Components of an Effective Organic Lawn Care Program

April 2024 | Native Edge Landscapes Safer, eco-friendly and effective, we offer organic, pollinator-friendly organic lawn care solutions that build soil health, encourage deep root growth, conserve water and help your lawn thrive naturally. The Essential Components of an Effective Organic Lawn Care Program Get In Touch To schedule a

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Garden Trends

Mitigate the Dangers of Poison Hemlock… a Weed that Kills

Don’t be fooled by it’s pretty flowers. Poison hemlock is a noxious and invasive weed that can be deadly to animals and humans and difficult to manage. Here is what you need to know. If you need help, please GET IN TOUCH. The Dangers of Poison Hemlock Poison hemlock (Conium

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Design-Build

Fire Resistant Landscaping

July 2024 | Native Edge Landscapes What is Fire Resistant Landscaping? Fire-resistant landscaping on Colorado’s Front Range incorporates principles and plant selections designed to minimize the spread of wildfires and protect homes. The key features are 1) creating defensible space 2) choosing fire-resistant plants, and 3) maintaining the landscape to

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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.