by Melanie Greenthumb | Oct 2, 2025 | Outdoor Living & Design, Seasonal Garden Care
As fall settles into Colorado Springs, the days become shorter and cooler, but that doesn’t mean you have to pack away your patio furniture or give up evenings outdoors. With the right lighting, you can transform your yard, deck, or pergola into a warm, inviting space...
by Melanie Greenthumb | Sep 18, 2025 | Outdoor Living & Design, Seasonal Garden Care
As the evenings grow cooler in Colorado Springs, fire pit season begins to take center stage. A backyard fire pit creates a natural gathering spot for family and friends, offering warmth and ambiance while extending your outdoor living season well into fall. But...
by Melanie Greenthumb | Aug 28, 2025 | Lawn Care & Maintenance, Outdoor Living & Design
Life in Colorado Springs is busy. Between kids’ sports schedules, school commitments, and the appeal of weekend hikes in the mountains, most families don’t want to spend hours maintaining a yard. That’s why low-maintenance hardscaping has become such a valuable...
by Melanie Greenthumb | Aug 7, 2025 | Outdoor Living & Design, Seasonal Garden Care
As August rolls in, the sun doesn’t let up in Colorado Springs. Even with cooler mornings hinting at fall’s arrival, late summer can still deliver weeks of dry heat, intense UV exposure, and blazing afternoon temperatures. If you’re trying to spend more time outside...
by Melanie Greenthumb | Jul 17, 2025 | Outdoor Living & Design
The sun in Colorado Springs doesn’t hold back in mid-summer. While we all appreciate the clear blue skies and warm weather, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can quickly turn a relaxing afternoon in your yard into an uncomfortable experience. Thankfully, there are...
by Melanie Greenthumb | Jul 4, 2025 | Outdoor Living & Design
As the sky lights up this Independence Day, it’s a good time to think about freedom in all its forms. Sure, we celebrate the big ideas like liberty and self-determination. But there’s also a quieter kind of freedom that matters, especially right at home. What if you...
