Learn How Landscaping Adds Property Value to Your Colorado Springs Home If you have paid attention to channels like HGTV or read articles about home value and what you can do to boost yours, you have surely heard the term curb appeal used many times. That’s because it plays an important role in the value…
What are the Pros of Xeriscaping in Colorado? Xeriscaping is the process of creating a landscape that requires little to no watering. It is all about designing a sustainable space based on your specific region and climate but it certainly does not mean getting rid of all your turfgrass. Rather, it means rethinking where you…
How to Create a Low Maintenance, Drought Tolerant Landscape in Colorado Springs Low maintenance yards can be easy to design and easier to maintain when done correctly. The concept of low maintenance can vary depending on the person, which is why Sundown Landscaping will share a few low maintenance landscaping ideas that you can do…
How to Plan a Xeriscape Yard in the Colorado Springs Area Colorado Springs is in a dry region that receives below-average amounts of precipitation compared to other cities in the United States. In fact, Colorado Springs is considered high desert. Plant growth is a problem here because of our cycles of water scarcity. If you…
Interested in Creating a Sustainable Landscape in Colorado? What is the meaning of the term “sustainable landscaping?” There are many definitions, but sustainable landscaping should generally include an attractive environment in balance with the local climate that requires minimal resource inputs, such as water, fertilizer, pesticides, gasoline and time etc. As with any landscape, sustainable…
There Are Many Benefits to Switching Your Landscape Design to Xeriscape Enough so, that more and more homeowners are making the shift. Some of the benefits include savings on your water bill, more sustainability, decreased yard maintenance, increased soil health as well as a healthy landscape and ecosystem for local wildlife. Sundown Landscaping is here…