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Philosophyt

Native Edge Visits With Team Guatemala!

In 2021, the Native Edge team welcomed it’s first “guest workers”, eight Guatemalan Nationals legally authorized to work for us as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s H2b Visa Program. Fast forward to January 2024. Native Edge President Tom Sunderland, along with two fellow staff members, travelled to Acul,

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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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Native Edge Voted “BEST OF BOULDER ” 2024

Native Edge is honored to have been recently voted Best Landscaper again in Boulder Weekly’s 2024 Best of Boulder contest! But this is not our first Gold Medal win in the contest. The “Best Landscaper” category was added in 2022, and since then we have earned 1st place in both

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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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Gardening

Oh Deer! Preventing Deer and Rabbit Damage

The Colorado Front Range, with its picturesque views and varied climate, offers an ideal backdrop for beautifully landscaped gardens. However, deer and rabbits, though charming to observe, can wreak havoc on our carefully curated outdoor spaces. In this article we will talk about the specific ways these animals can damage

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Garden Trends

Deer Resistant Plant Guide

June 2024 | Native Edge Landscapes Are you tired of waking up to find your garden nibbled down to stubs by our graceful but voracious deer friends? Welcome to our guide on deer-resistant plants, where you’ll discover an array of stunning, hardy plants that add beauty and resilience to your

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Garden Trends

Native Pollinator Plant Guide for the Rocky Mountain Region

Avoiding the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides and growing the right flowers, shrubs, and trees with overlapping bloom times will support pollinators and wildlife, and provide additional benefits to soil, water, and air quality. Flowers provide the nectar and pollen resources that pollinators feed on. Native plants, which are

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Native Edge Voted “BEST OF BOULDER ” 2022 & 2023

November 2023 | Native Edge Landscapes Native Edge is honored to have been recently voted Best Landscaper in Boulder Weekly’s Best of East Boulder County contest! But this is not our first Gold Medal win in the contest. In 2022 and 2023 we were voted Best of Boulder County and

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Landscape Maintenance

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

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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.