Time was the smell of leaves burning was a sure sign of fall. While it was bad for the environment—and the occasional house or garage—the smoky aroma ranked right up with pumpkin pie and warm cider as a favorite seasonal scent until the practice was largely banned.
Today that aroma has been replaced by the ear-splitting sound of leaf blowers gathering leaves in a pile to be bagged and left out with the trash. And while that may be marginally better for the environment, there are far more productive ways to put your fall leaves to a use than slowly decomposing in a landfill.
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Roses Are Right for Many Reasons
Maybe your landscape design already has Grandma’s roses. Or, maybe you’re ramping up to re-landscape. Either way, Old Garden Roses are a remarkably hardy plant in Colorado’s climate. And they provide security too. If you’ve ever tried to trim your rose bush, you know exactly what I mean.
Be Careful With Deicers
With recent heavy snows and record low temperatures, it’s important to remember that misuse of chemical deicing compounds can cause serious damage to your trees and plants. And you might not know how much damage they’ve done until spring when grass, plants and trees are dead and walks and driveways are riddled with pits and cracks.
Yes, Your Trees Add to Your Home’s Value
So you want to sell your house? Curb appeal is one of three drivers in a home purchase; the others being price point and neighborhood. Changing your neighborhood is out of your control. You do have control over the price point you set for your property, but you’re wise enough to know that an offer will likely come in lower than the asking price, so why rush it. Curb appeal? Well get on it!
Put a fresh coat of paint on the front door, lay down a new doormat, fix the hinge on the screen door so that it doesn’t drag when the door is opened, put a fresh seat cushion on that front porch swing and cluster planters filled with bright geraniums and vines as thick as draperies on the walkway by the first step to the porch. Add a few lanterns with LED candles (vs. wax candles that will melt) and your house looks like it is right out of Martha Stewart Living.
That is until you take a hard look at the yard.
Don’t Overdo Your Landscaping
Colorado is known for its natural beauty, and it’s only normal for people along the Front Range urban corridor to want to surround themselves with it.
Decorating Ideas for Fall Foliage
Fall is the most colorful time of year, so why not bring some of that beauty indoors to enjoy? Here are some ideas.
Foundation Planting – Dos and Don’ts
Fall is prime time for planting trees and shrubs. Well placed greenery around your home’s perimeter will add to its curb appeal and value and can even add a measure of security. But if your plans include adding foundation plantings, there are some things you should know in order to avoid problems and disappointment in the future.
Put Autumn Leaves to Work in Your Landscape
The Germans have a word for it: Herbstlaubtrittvergnügen. It’s the joy of jumping into a big pile of raked-up leaves. It’s a great childhood memory for those of us who grew up in areas with lots of deciduous trees.
Fall Home and Landscape Checklist
While the holiday season tends to focus on indoor activities, there are several things to do outdoors, too. From making your home attractive and welcoming to visitors and passers-by to getting a head start on spring, here are some things to consider.
Plan Ahead for Spring Planting
Banish your winter blues by thinking ahead to spring. Avid gardeners know that winter is the best time to plan for the warm weather to come and get a head start on plentiful crops during Colorado’s short growing season. It’s also a great time to reassess your landscape plan.