Comments for Lot Lines http://www.lot-lines.com Experiences, Tips, & Ideas from a Colorado Landscape Architect Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:13:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on 5 Ways to Use Landscaping to Enhance Your Christmas Decorations by F MacPhee http://www.lot-lines.com/5-ways-to-use-landscaping-to-enhance-your-christmas-decorations/comment-page-1#comment-24556 F MacPhee Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:13:03 +0000 http://www.lot-lines.com/?p=1045#comment-24556 Many property owners spend undue amounts of money on renovating the inside of their properties thinking that this is the best avenue for a good return on their investment. They do not take into account that most buyers want to personalize their home and end up undoing many of the expensive upgrades. First impressions are always lasting so it is important to have the outside spaces of the property as appealing as the inside. There are an abundance of <a href="http://topbackyardideas.com" rel="nofollow">impressive backyard ideas</a> that can transform a property into an awe-inspiring sight that will impress both buyers and guests. The additional benefit of lowering energy costs with appropriately placed bushes and trees can not be ignored. Explore the many designs available to enhance the outdoor parts of your home. Many property owners spend undue amounts of money on renovating the inside of their properties thinking that this is the best avenue for a good return on their investment. They do not take into account that most buyers want to personalize their home and end up undoing many of the expensive upgrades. First impressions are always lasting so it is important to have the outside spaces of the property as appealing as the inside. There are an abundance of impressive backyard ideas that can transform a property into an awe-inspiring sight that will impress both buyers and guests. The additional benefit of lowering energy costs with appropriately placed bushes and trees can not be ignored. Explore the many designs available to enhance the outdoor parts of your home.

]]> Comment on The 20 Best Xeriscape Plants for Colorado by Matt Corrion http://www.lot-lines.com/the-20-best-xeriscape-plants-for-colorado/comment-page-1#comment-23110 Matt Corrion Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:20:09 +0000 http://www.lot-lines.com/?p=545#comment-23110 The high altitude plan list is done! See it here: http://www.lot-lines.com/the-best-plants-for-high-altitude-landscaping The high altitude plan list is done! See it here: http://www.lot-lines.com/the-best-plants-for-high-altitude-landscaping

]]> Comment on The 2 Common Types of Rebates Available for Renovating Your Landscaping to Save Water by Why Do Water Providers Want You to Use Less Water? | Lot Lines http://www.lot-lines.com/the-2-common-types-of-rebates-available-for-renovating-your-landscaping-to-save-water/comment-page-1#comment-23107 Why Do Water Providers Want You to Use Less Water? | Lot Lines Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:29:25 +0000 http://www.lot-lines.com/?p=1018#comment-23107 [...] Why would someone who is in the business of selling water want you to use less of it- in many cases offering rebates and incentives to do [...] [...] Why would someone who is in the business of selling water want you to use less of it- in many cases offering rebates and incentives to do [...]

]]> Comment on The Top 10 Benefits of Making Landscaping More Water Efficient by Why Do Water Providers Want You to Use Less Water? | Lot Lines http://www.lot-lines.com/the-top-10-benefits-of-making-landscaping-more-water-efficient/comment-page-1#comment-23106 Why Do Water Providers Want You to Use Less Water? | Lot Lines Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:27:20 +0000 http://www.lot-lines.com/?p=664#comment-23106 [...] are many reasons for you to renovate your landscaping to save water.  But why would a water provider or utility [...] [...] are many reasons for you to renovate your landscaping to save water.  But why would a water provider or utility [...]

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]]> Comment on The 20 Best Xeriscape Plants for Colorado by The Best Plants for High Altitude Landscaping | Lot Lines http://www.lot-lines.com/the-20-best-xeriscape-plants-for-colorado/comment-page-1#comment-15298 The Best Plants for High Altitude Landscaping | Lot Lines Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:45:42 +0000 http://www.lot-lines.com/?p=545#comment-15298 [...] getting great feedback on my 20 Best Xeriscape Plants for Colorado post, which included a few follow-up requests, I have decided to publish a list of the best high [...] [...] getting great feedback on my 20 Best Xeriscape Plants for Colorado post, which included a few follow-up requests, I have decided to publish a list of the best high [...]

]]> Comment on Spring Clean-Up: The Most Important Landscape Maintenance Tasks for Spring by landscapers http://www.lot-lines.com/spring-clean-up-the-most-important-landscape-maintenance-tasks-for-spring/comment-page-1#comment-15195 landscapers Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:04:36 +0000 http://www.lot-lines.com/?p=922#comment-15195 <strong>landscaping service...</strong> Spring Clean-Up: The Most Important Landscape Maintenance Tasks for Spring | Lot Lines... landscaping service…

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]]> Comment on 5 Reasons to Reconsider your Hatred of Juniper Bushes by Matt Corrion http://www.lot-lines.com/5-reasons-to-reconsider-your-hatred-of-juniper-bushes/comment-page-1#comment-13205 Matt Corrion Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:53:33 +0000 http://www.lot-lines.com/?p=787#comment-13205 Michele, Thanks for reading and for commenting! You might consider putting some plants around them that are smaller, with a tighter growth habit, if there is room. Then you would have a more "tidy" appearance up front and the junipers would not be sitting there by themselves "sticking out like a sore thumb" yet they would still give you the height and privacy. If you do decide to trim them a bit, try to only take the tips off and not trim them too deep inside the plant. If you wanted to send me some photos I would be happy to take a look- you can email me at info@odgdesign.com Michele,

Thanks for reading and for commenting! You might consider putting some plants around them that are smaller, with a tighter growth habit, if there is room. Then you would have a more “tidy” appearance up front and the junipers would not be sitting there by themselves “sticking out like a sore thumb” yet they would still give you the height and privacy. If you do decide to trim them a bit, try to only take the tips off and not trim them too deep inside the plant. If you wanted to send me some photos I would be happy to take a look- you can email me at info@odgdesign.com

]]> Comment on 5 Reasons to Reconsider your Hatred of Juniper Bushes by Michele Santangelo http://www.lot-lines.com/5-reasons-to-reconsider-your-hatred-of-juniper-bushes/comment-page-1#comment-12787 Michele Santangelo Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:21:11 +0000 http://www.lot-lines.com/?p=787#comment-12787 Hi Matt, Great website, thanks for the info! I have about 4-5 junipers on each side of my driveway that seem to be well over 10 years of age, and have just been left to grow since probably the very beginning. I live in a rural area on an acre so they have plenty of space, but now they have become long limbed and scraggly, about 6-7' tall, but seemingly healthy otherwise. I said the same thing about ripping them out one day, but they do provide a nice privacy and driveway lining, if only they looked manicured. Plus all the other projects take precedence over messing with existing healthy low-maintenance plants...so my question is, how can I improve their look? I've been searching for pruning techniques online to no avail, I can't afford to hire a professional, and I'd prefer to do it myself anyway, but knowing how bad hack jobs can turn out I'm afraid to touch them...plus I read a comment that if they're cut too far back to just bare limbs, the foliage won't grow back - ahhh! Hi Matt,

Great website, thanks for the info! I have about 4-5 junipers on each side of my driveway that seem to be well over 10 years of age, and have just been left to grow since probably the very beginning. I live in a rural area on an acre so they have plenty of space, but now they have become long limbed and scraggly, about 6-7′ tall, but seemingly healthy otherwise. I said the same thing about ripping them out one day, but they do provide a nice privacy and driveway lining, if only they looked manicured. Plus all the other projects take precedence over messing with existing healthy low-maintenance plants…so my question is, how can I improve their look? I’ve been searching for pruning techniques online to no avail, I can’t afford to hire a professional, and I’d prefer to do it myself anyway, but knowing how bad hack jobs can turn out I’m afraid to touch them…plus I read a comment that if they’re cut too far back to just bare limbs, the foliage won’t grow back – ahhh!

]]> Comment on The 20 Best Xeriscape Plants for Colorado by Matt Corrion http://www.lot-lines.com/the-20-best-xeriscape-plants-for-colorado/comment-page-1#comment-12136 Matt Corrion Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:07:56 +0000 http://www.lot-lines.com/?p=545#comment-12136 Jim, Glad you like it! I am working on putting a list together for above 7,000 feet, please stay tuned... There are definitely some different issues and challenges that come with the higher elevation. Jim,

Glad you like it! I am working on putting a list together for above 7,000 feet, please stay tuned… There are definitely some different issues and challenges that come with the higher elevation.

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