Preparing Landscapes for Winter: Our Top 10 Tips

Ah, Colorado. One day you’re sipping iced mocha latte in shorts, the next, a blizzard has buried your lawn under 10 inches of snow. If you’ve lived here long enough, you know Mother Nature doesn’t give much warning – she just does her thing. So, if you want to keep your landscape looking good through […]

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 guide to help you nurture […]

Prepare Now for Fall and Winter Wildfires

As we leave the warmer days of summer behind and head into cooler Fall temperatures, the threat of wildfire might be one of the last things on your mind. However, recent history reminds us that devastating wildfires during the fall and early winter months are not uncommon. This article is intended to remind local residents to be […]

SMART Irrigation – the Smart Answer for Colorado’s Unpredictable Weather

June 2024 | Native Edge Landscapes Typically our wettest month of the year, this year May will go down as the driest in the history of Colorado’s Front Range weather with rainfall totals of less than 16% of our average 3.1 inches. That’s the thing with Colorado, you just never know what the weather is […]

Choosing The Right Organic Lawn Care Program

What is Organic Lawn Care? Our programs place the health of the system as the primary goal. By improving plant health and regaining soil microbial diversity and function, the system regains optimal efficiency and health. This is done with targeted applications created with biology in mind. Our organic lawn care process incorporates low nutrient organic […]

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 consultation or request services please […]

Electric Tech Coming in 2024

NEL to Begin Transition to Electric in 2024! After many years of watching commercial grade electric landscape equipment evolve, in 2024 we are excited to begin adopting it and replacing gas powered equipment with cleaner, quieter and greener electric battery power alternatives. Our plan is broken into three phases … Phase 1. Replacement of our […]

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 into shorter intervals. For example, […]

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 […]

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.