The Many Benefits of a Planned Outdoor Space
Who says that the best memories are made indoors? It is time to get outside
Landscaping & Gardening
Our Favorite Outdoor Living Spaces
A collection of our favorite backyards, patios and decks, in case you're looking for a little inspiration
Designing the Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen and Dining Space
Creating a luxurious gathering space to bring people together
Thinking of Adding a Water Feature to Your Landscape Plans?
Here are the pros and cons, along with advice for choosing the right style for your home
The FABULOUS List 2020
CH&L’s masters of architecture, building, design and landscape
Integration and Harmonization
Why the architectural style of your home should inform your landscape design
Optimize Your Home's Illumination
3 high-tech lighting upgrades for your landscape
Potted Perfection
How to make a statement with outdoor containers in your landscape design
Design an Outdoor Oasis to Enjoy with Family and Friends
Tips to expand your living area and make your outdoor spaces more inviting
Where Aspen Meets Eden
A high-country landscape designer enhances the serenity of an Aspen dwelling, with land-healing plants in subdued hues
Color: It's the New Gray
Just like the first vibrant blooms of your garden lift your mood, color can add cheer and whimsy to your favorite living spaces.
How to Master Minimal Upkeep, Maximal Lingering
A Denver couple’s modernist outdoor world
A 1920s Denver Home Gets a Backyard Makeover
This outdated outdoor space was dramatically transformed into a Tudor-inspired tour-de-force for entertaining.
2020 Garden Trends Rooted in Nature
Looking to transform your garden into an oasis this spring? Follow these insider tips for a look that stuns.
A Comprehensive Guide to Gardens
Your one-stop guide to six major landscape architecture styles, from native Colorado gardens and beyond.
Your 2020 Landscape Design Resolution
Avoid a landscape panic attack this spring. Here are 5 reasons to plan your landscape design—and get it contracted—early.
The FABULOUS List 2019
CH&L’s masters of architecture, building, design and landscape
Which Outdoor-Living Lifestyle Fits You the Most?
Are you all about privacy, kid-friendly features, or entertaining large crowds? Here, find design inspiration for every way of life.
Send Your Indoor Plants to Summer Camp
Our favorite transitional plants—and how to give them a few months of freedom in your outdoor living spaces.
Before & After: A Small Backyard Gets a Cottage-Inspired Makeover
These empty nesters’ aging outdoor space was revitalized and transformed into a peaceful garden for entertaining and cozy reflection.
Every Home Needs a Fountain
A few things to ponder before choosing the best water feature for your abode.
An Award-Winning Outdoor Oasis
Designscapes Colorado's Evergreen project received the honor for HGTV's Ultimate Outdoor Awards
Enchanted Planting
Lifescape Colorado restores the gardens of Denver’s historic Richthofen Castle
A 6-Step Guide to Container Plantings
We’ll take you layer by layer to ensure your plants take root and thrive in their pots all season long.
