Accent Landscapes Blog

Landscaping trends for the coming year are all about getting  outdoors and enjoying your landscape, and the Front Range’s sunny and pleasant climate is very accommodating to spending time outside throughout most of the year. Read on to find the hottest 2020 landscape trends. Outdoor Living Outdoor living isn’t new, but it continues to surge […]

Over the years, houses in Colorado Springs have continued to be built larger and larger, and in many areas, the lots sizes have become smaller and smaller. Many master-planned communities, by offering lots of open spaces and parks in place of larger lots, have created even smaller yard spaces. Other times, challenging terrain can leave […]

Fall has come, and your landscape might not be the first thing on your mind. Have you have invested a lot of time, energy, and money in your residential landscape design? You will want to take a look at these tips and advice to help your landscape look great year round. Watering and Sprinkler System […]

Growing Water Conservation Efforts in Colorado Springs With the Colorado Springs area expected to continue experiencing the rapid growth we’ve become accustomed to in recent years, water conservation efforts in the Colorado Springs area will only continue to grow. Water Restrictions Colorado Springs and the Front Range are in a semi-arid climate zone, and water […]

Nothing says summer like a barbecue! There’s just something about good food, family and friends, and being outdoors that combines to feel like “summer”. There’s also no better way to get out and enjoy your outdoor living space than to get out and start cooking. If you’re looking for some new and interesting ideas for […]

Sustainability in landscaping continues to gain traction and an ever growing focus with each passing year, and for good reason. Gone are the days when expansive turf areas made up the majority of landscapes.  Colorado Springs and the Front Range are classified as a semi-arid climate, and at times have been subject to water restrictions. […]

If you’re looking for a DIY project that’s sure to brighten up your landscape and provide function, installing a flagstone path or patio might be for you. Colorado Springs has a wide variety of flagstones that come from different quarries, and with so many different colors, textures, and styles of install, there is a flagstone […]

When planning your landscape design, hardscaped areas like a patio typically get the greatest focus. After all, you’re hoping to spend a good deal of time enjoying it. People often picture their turf area as well, eager to ensure it’s going to be the right size for the kids to enjoy. In a well thought […]

Springtime is here, and you might be wondering what you can do to get your landscape looking its best as quickly as possible. Over time, we’ve come up with some tried and true methods that are sure to get your landscape in tip top shape just in time for the spring bloom. It’s time to […]

All great landscapes begin with a great plan. Regardless of whether you are looking for landscaping on a new build, or a renovation / extension to an existing landscape, it’s extremely important to get all the details of the work on paper. Having a properly drawn and scaled landscape plan will lay out all the […]