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The latest landscaping news, tips, trends, and more from your friends at All Terrain Landscaping

10 FAQs about Landscaping: Solved

Q: What is the best time for lawn seeding and improvement? A: While both spring and fall are both good for seeding, fall is the best. This is because in fall there is less weed competition and newly planted grass will have two cool growing seasons before needing to face the heat of summer. Fall is similarly the best season for weed control as the weeds are collecting reserves for the winter lending herbicides to be more effective. Q: What spring yard projects should I focus on first? A: After

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Snow Removal Items Everyone Should Have

We get it – no one actually enjoys slapping on the parka and braving the elements to shovel the driveway. But if you are interested in leaving your home at some point after the latest snowfall, we recommend having these snow removal items on hand to make your job a little easier: Ergonomic Snow Shovel and Cooking Spray “Ergonomic” is basically a fancy way of saying “will not make your back scream in pain.” The ones with the crook in the handle are specially designed to make shoveling easier on

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2019 NoCo Fall Events You Don’t Want to Miss

Calling all the leaf crunchers, pumpkin spiced latte drinkers, and corn maze explorers…now is your time to shine. Fall in Colorado is something we all look forward to, and we’re here to help you celebrate with the best northern Colorado festivals, corn mazes and anything in between. And away we go! Fortoberfest – Fort Collins When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 1-10 p.m. Where: Old Town Square in Fort Collins The Details: Enjoy a day of free live music, local brews from Odell and High Country Beverage, wine from Wilbur’s Total

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6 Pet-Friendly Landscaping Ideas

When you see your playful pup happily frolicking about the backyard, you know they’re thinking one thing and one thing only: The world is my kingdom and this yard is my palace. Rather than burst their furry bubble, we have a few tips to make that dream come true. Here are our best ideas for adding pet-friendly elements to your landscaping: 1. Find Plants and Flowers That are Nontoxic for Pets Of course, no one wants their dog chomping down on their beautifully grown plants and flowers, but we all

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6 Benefits of a Unique Hardscape

For anyone out there who associates “hardscape” with “dreary concrete,” boy do we have some news for you. Listen up because we’re about to rock your world with the whole new concept of beautiful, artfully designed hardscapes. Here are just a few of the many benefits of installing a unique hardscape in your Colorado yard: Hardscapes Conserve Water It’s easy math – the less grass you have, the less you need to run your sprinkler. On those hot Colorado days, keeping the lawn healthy can mean spending crazy amounts on

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5 Ways to Jazz Up Your Hardwood Deck

Summertime is outdoor time, and we’re firm believers that July evenings should be spent on the deck, watching the sunset, with a glass of wine in hand. If you’re with us, you may be wondering how you can make that picturesque scene even better. Don’t worry, friends, your trusted northern Colorado residential landscaping company has a few solid ideas on how to jazz up your hardwood deck space. Outdoor Lighting With all the countless options for outdoor lighting, this idea is as broad as it is fantastic. Stringing outdoor lights

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