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Hiring a landscaper can be a daunting process, especially if you’ve never been through the process before. With 40 years of serving Colorado Springs and the front range, we’ve helped several first-timers through the landscaping process. Read on to find the list of tips we’ve put together to help first-timers through the process. Design Every […]

One of the most common requests we get in designing landscapes is to create something “dog friendly”. Accent Landscapes is filled with dog lovers, many of us have owned dogs for most, or all, our lives. We often joke, “You can have a dog, or you can have a nice landscape.” If you’ve owned a […]

Lots of space for play in this Black Forest Landscape Playground Landscape Design Most homeowners with children at home, or on the horizon, dream of a backyard space their kids can spend summer days enjoying; a place the kids can engage with in a way that provides lots of entertainment in a safe manner. It’s […]

Hiring a Landscape Designer Hiring a landscaper can be a daunting process, especially if you’ve never been through the process before. With 40 years of serving Colorado Springs and the front range, we’ve helped a number of first-timers through the landscaping process. Read on to find the list of tips we’ve put together to help […]

Designing a Deer-Resistant Landscape Is your garden becoming a salad bar for deer? Deer resistant landscaping can be a lifelong challenge for many homeowners attempting to deter deer in their gardens. Selecting plants proven to be deer resistant is a great way to start outwitting your unwanted dinner guests.  Herbivorous species, deer thrive in a […]

The Benefits of a Fountain Landscape Water throughout history has had a powerful effect on humans, acting as a healing agent for many. Architects, philosophers, religious healers, and physicians have appreciated the benefits of water for hundreds of years. Landscape designers use water features to create visual and sensory experiences that include the element of […]

Outdoor Kitchens Outdoor kitchens continue to be one of the most requested and popular features to include in an outdoor living space. A wonderful addition to any outdoor space, they bring both function and a strong architectural element to any space. Are you considering adding an outdoor living space? Here are a few things to […]

How to Welcome Pollinators With Pollinator Friendly Yards Pollinators are on the decline, which is bad news. They are indispensable partners for the estimated one out of every three bites of food we consume. They are also essential to the growth of plant fibers and many medicines that keep us healthy. The good news is […]

Low Maintenance Landscaping Tips For The Environmentally Conscious Homeowner 1. Plant A Shade Tree Trees are an excellent low maintenance landscaping addition as they mature, growing tall enough to provide shade that aids in several environmental benefits to your property. In those hot summer months, shade trees (deciduous) can reduce your cooling bill while allowing […]

Gardening with herbs personalizes our experience within the landscape. Valued for their flavoring, fragrance, medicinal, cosmetic, and culinary benefits, they play a vital role in humankind's health and well-being. The history of herbs teaches us about culture and tradition across generations. Rewarding as well as beneficial, herb gardens can be curated to the interests of […]