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Advantage of Pavers vs. Stamped Concrete
So, you’re looking to spruce up your patio, walkway or garden path, are you? Excellent choice! We’re way past the archaic days when a boring slab of concrete suffices as landscape design. Here in the 21st century, your yard desperately needs the architectural elegance of pavers or stamped concrete to complete its overall atmosphere. Before jumping into any decisions, let’s first lay out the pros and cons of pavers and stamped concrete: Pavers What are they? Pavers are separate pieces of natural stone, brick or concrete that fit together to
3 Reasons to Have a Professional Winterize Your Sprinkler System
Fancy yourself as a do-it-yourselfer, do you? While we applaud you tremendously, there are some projects in the landscaping realm you really ought to pass off to the professionals. For example…the much dreaded but EXTREMELY necessary sprinkler winterization or blowout. Here are just a few reasons why it’s a good idea to call your friends at All Terrain to help your system stay safe this winter: 1. Excess Water Causes Pipes to Burst Before we delve into the benefits of soliciting a professional for blowing out your sprinkler system, let’s
3 Ways to Make Your Office Park Stand Out
In our humble opinion, there are two types of office parks: ones that look like a prison and ones that look like a darn fun place to work. When potential employees or tenants drive past your office park, what is their initial impression? Are they dazzled by the gorgeous landscaping and breathtaking scenery? If you can’t give a definite “yes,” let’s discuss a few ways to make your office park stand out: 1. Water Features When it comes to things that flow, you can’t get too fancy schmancy. Turn your
5 Ways to Add a Pop of Color to Your Landscape
If you’re looking out your back window and see only varying shades of greens and browns, there’s a good chance your landscape is in need of a colorful makeover. No need to suffer through a drab outdoor living space – here are our best recommendations when you’re ready to pull a Dorothy and step into a world of color: Plan the Plants Purposefully Before you take a trip to the nursery and just scatter plants all over the lawn, take a step back and seriously consider the design and aesthetics
Sod Installation Care Tips
A couple months ago, we got you all squared away to install a fresh bed of sod on your lawn. We hope it went well because your job is far from being done. Kind of like kids, your lawn will not turn out the best if you forget to care for it. Fortunately, we’re here to share some tips and tricks of the trade so your newly installed grass can grow up strong and healthy: Buy it a Drink – The Perfect Watering Schedule And then make sure it keeps
5 Best Fireworks Shows in Northern Colorado
The 4th of July isn’t just for showing off your beautiful landscaping at the neighborhood barbeque – this is the day to show some hardcore appreciation for the home of the free and land of the brave. And what better way to do that than by gathering with a crowd to watch the entire sky boom and pop like it’s shouting, “I LOVE AMERICA!” Because you really should be planning a day this special several weeks in advance, we’re helping you out with a handy dandy northern Colorado fireworks guide:
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