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Landscape Design Tips For Winter

Fall is upon us and winter is just around the corner. It’s time to think about your winter yard. Yes! You can have a stunning winter yard that will be the talk of the town. Here’s how: Plant winter-friendly fruits like crab-apple and winter-berry for a refreshing splash of color. Don’t forget your hardscapes! Add…
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Helpful Koi Fish Care Tips In Denver Winters

Today, we discuss how to winterize your pond to ensure your water feature and your fish are protected. Now, the best indication of when it’s time to begin winterization is water temperature. An easy way to keep track of your water temperature is to tie a thermometer to a string and hang it in your…
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Outdoor fireplace or fire pit, what works best for your home?

Deciding between a fireplace and a fire pit can be challenging as both transform your yard into a functional outdoor space. Here is a quick guide that can help you decide. Fireplaces are large permanent structures that can be part of your pavilion for use during the rainy season. While you can’t roast s’mores with…
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Koi Ponds Add So Much To Your Yard

Beautiful Koi fish add so much to a garden. They seem to live at a pace of their own and can add a wonderful level of tranquility and style to any outdoor area. Might this be your garden project for 2020? If so, you’ll want to spend time considering the design and location possibilities, such…
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Natural Stone Garden Paths Make A Walk Enjoyable

When you, your family, or guests are walking around your garden, there are a couple of ways you can help them stroll or dash as comfortably as possible. Both involve the use of natural stone. Firstly, for general pathways or patios, you may have noticed that, in Colorado, our summer days can be absolutely sizzling…
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Don’t Do It Yourself When It Comes To Repairing Your Water Feature

Installing custom water features in your yard is a great way to improve your home’s curb appeal. They are also good for the ecosystem because they support wildlife and plants. However, without proper care and maintenance, your water feature can get damaged, requiring repair. Many homeowners think they can DIY their water feature repair to…
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Working with a landscape design team

Art of The Yard in Denver offers a few tips on what to do before getting started with a landscape designer. When designing your home’s new landscaping, having a good idea of what you want ahead of time can help make the process go a lot smoother for everyone involved. Read on to learn how…
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So, you want a backyard water feature

Is a backyard fountain right for you? To help you answer this question, Art of the Yard in Denver provides some tips and suggestions. There are many benefits to installing a water feature in your garden, which is why we are here to help you understand what it can do for your outdoor space. Centerpiece…
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Designing your backyard kitchen

Art of the Yard in Denver has information about your outdoor kitchen area. What are we talking about? We are talking about setting up your outdoor space so that you don’t have to spend time working indoors when everyone else is out to play. By using this clever design concept, joining the party is easy.…
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Koi ponds in the winter

While you could haul all your fish to an indoor tank for the winter or buy expensive pond heaters to keep your pond warm, neither may be the right option for you. Today, our experts at Art of the Yard in Denver, Colorado will present a variety of economical ways for keeping your koi pond…