Wildfire Mitigation and Defensible Space Plans

Protect your property from wildfire risks with wildfire mitigation and defensible space maintenance

Defensible Space Maintenance

It's Not If. It's When. Stay Prepared by Maintaining Your Defensible Space.

Juniper Removal

Low Limb Removal

Pine needle Removal

Field Trimming

Flammable Debris Clearing

We specialize in doing the fire mitigation work that most arborists and foresters don’t want to do – the ground level work. From removing dangerous ladder fuels and dead organic debris to trimming tall grasses and low hanging tree limbs, we help Boulder County homeowners and communities stay prepared.

Community and Industry awards.

We are proud to be recognized by our Peers and community.

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2025

  • ALCC Elite Award for Innovation
  • Best of Boulder, 1st Place
  • Best of East Boulder County, 1st Place

2024

  • Best of Boulder, 1st Place
  • Best of East Boulder County, 1st Place

2023

  • Best of Boulder, 1st Place
  • Best of East Boulder County, 1st Place

2022

  • Best of East Boulder County, 1st Place

2021

  • Best of Boulder, 1st Place

2019

  • ALCC Excellence in Landscape Finalist for Innovation
  • ALCC Excellence in Landscape Finalist for Design Build

2018

  • ALCC Excellence in Landscape Award for Most Valuable Player

2016

  • Biz West Mercury 100 Award for Fastest Growing Companies
  • ALCC Excellence in Landscape Finalist for Community Stewardship

2015

  • Biz West Mercury 100 Award for Fastest Growing Companies

2014

  • Biz West Mercury 100 Award for Fastest Growing Companies

2013

  • Biz West Mercury 100 Award for Fastest Growing Companies

2010

  • LCC Excellence in Landscape Award for Design Build
  • ALCC Excellence in Landscape Award for Water Feature Construction

2008

  • ALCC Excellence in Landscape Award for Water Feature Construction

2005

  • ALCC Excellence in Landscape Award for Design Build

2004

  • ALCC Excellence in Landscape Award for Design Build
  • ALCC Excellence in Landscape Award for Wall Construction

Our Service Area

Proudly Serving Boulder County and Beyond

Take Action for Fire Safety

Secure your home against wildfire threats. Reach out today to set up your defensible space maintenance plan with Native Edge Landscapes.

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.