About Colorado Springs Mandatory Water Restrictions Effective April 1, 2013
Colorado Springs and Colorado in general have been hit hard by drought these past few years. Water supplies have fallen far below normal and are currently less than 50%. For that reason, the Colorado Springs City Council approved moving to the Stage II provision (Warning Phase) of the Water Shortage Ordinance. Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) has proactively […]
A Look at Outdoor Entertainment Areas
Springtime is here and with the warmer weather most people will be eating, visiting, and generally doing more activities outdoors. Outdoor entertainment areas become important extensions of the home during these months. These spaces can be simple or elaborate, small and intimate or areas meant to entertain large numbers of visitors. They can be woven […]
Stone Pathways
When designing your landscape for pathways to yards, play areas, entrances into the home, etc., plan them all at the same time. You may not be able to afford to do them all at the same time, but you will want to get an idea of what is needed to make your property beautiful. Planning them all at the […]
Outdoor Water Features for Landscaping
Water features like waterfalls, fountains, and ponds add vitality to a backyard. When hiring a landscaping company, look for one that specializes in backyard water features and see if their previous work is something you are looking for. A custom landscaping company like Sunflower Landscapes will help you design water features to suit your tastes […]
Proper Steps for Brainstorming and Planning Your Landscape Redesign
The key to successful landscape planning is to do some heavy thinking about what you want to accomplish with the redesign of your current landscape. Do your own survey of the current landscape and list the things you feel are needed to achieve your goals. When you do the listing of needs, it is wise to include thoughts about […]
Patio Shade Structures
The availability of decent shade for a patio is necessary on hot summer or spring days. The shade structures used for an outdoor living area will vary based on various patio designs. Friends and family are able to use a variety of outdoor living areas when patio shade structures are in use. Review the options […]
Fireplace Design
When it comes to outdoor patio decor nothing sets the mood better than outdoor fireplaces. Outdoor fireplaces add a touch of class and sophistication to almost any setting. There are a variety of finishes and veneers that homeowners can choose from, to give their patio space a customized look. Many patio furniture centers and outdoor […]
Designing a Landscape for the Updated 2013 Water Restrictions
Starting April 1st through October 31st, Colorado Springs will be under strict water restrictions in the hopes of rebuilding its water supply. The 2013 water restrictions only allow watering 2 days a week for no more than 3 hours between 6pm and 10am. Anyone going over Colorado Springs water restrictions of using more than 2000 […]
What is Outdoor Living?
What is outdoor living? It involves enjoying the outside design of your home as much as you enjoy the inside. Outdoor Living requires a variation of one of the most familiar and comfortable areas of your indoor living space – the cooking/dining area. Custom outdoor living design makes the designing possibilities endless; the only limits are […]
Enter to Win a $9,000 Outdoor Living Makeover from Belgard Hardscapes and Better Homes and Gardens!
Belgard Hardscapes and Better Homes and Gardens are teaming up to give you the 2013 Outdoor Living Makeover Sweepstakes! (Graphic and contest information source from: http://belgardhardscapes.wordpress.com/2013/03/11/enter-to-win-a-9000-outdoor-living-makeover/) This month we’re bringing you an extra special outdoor entertaining tip of the month where you can enter to win a $9,000 outdoor living makeover that will make you the […]
