Landscape Renovations
Outdoor living is the latest trend in landscaping in Northern Colorado. This trend, according to Tim Lindgren, owner of Lindgren Landscape & Irrigation, Inc., has become especially evident in the past five years. “Homeowners are taking advantage of Colorado’s mild temperatures, low humidity and few bugs and are moving entertaining outside,” he says.
With the economic decline and slowing of new construction, people are deciding in record numbers to enhance their current homes. Landscape “remodels” or “makeovers” are being implemented like never before. “Now is a great time to renovate your landscape. Prices are the best they have been in years and you can get more bang for the buck,” says Lindgren.
 |
THE LEE PROJECT
This family liked the location of their home and chose to enhance their current landscape instead of moving. They wanted a space that could be used both for occasional large gatherings and daily use by their family of four. The back of the home faces west and is located on a golf course with mountain views.
Late afternoon heat rendered the existing patio unusable during summer afternoons. The primary objective was to create shade without blocking views. Lindgren Landscape & Irrigation, Inc. was hired to design and install this one-of-a-kind outdoor living project. A unique shade structure was designed to anchor the new outdoor living space to the home and provide shade. Infrared heaters take the edge off chilly nights and ceiling fans keep the bugs away.
For food preparation al fresco, an ‘L’ shaped outdoor kitchen was designed with top-of-the-line appliances. A large sunken fireplace with built-in planters provides privacy and an intimate gathering space. Decorative concrete pavers were used for aesthetic appeal, durability and to visually create “rooms” within the patio floor.
Existing trees were incorporated into the new landscape, some relocated and some remained in place. Down lighting was installed in mature trees and the shade structure. Path lights, up lights, and stair lights make this space useable day and night. A low maintenance water feature adds the element of sound and ornamental boulders and plantings put the finishing touches on this outdoor living retreat.
 |
THE VANCE PROJECT
This project was one with unique challenges, but limitless possibilities. The homeowners moved from the Midwest, where the climate was harsh, and the comfortable season for outdoor living was short. When moving to Colorado, enjoyment of the outdoors was top on their priority list. Their property, however, was difficult to work with. Although situated on almost two acres, the backyard consisted of a 20-foot-wide drainage ditch just steps away from the back door and the remaining lot sloping steeply downward towards the ditch.
With a comprehensive landscape plan in place, Lindgren began to transform the challenges into exceptional spaces for outdoor living. The ditch was spanned with a custom deck, perched adjacent to a jaw-dropping water feature, taking full advantage of the steep slope down towards the house. Meandering paths draw the homeowners and guests up to a delightful fire pit, overlooking the water feature and deck below. Contouring and boulder work carved distinct areas out of the remaining slope: an area for gardening, a horseshoe pit, lawn for the dogs, and another seating area at the peak of the hillside. With a long-term vision, and several phases, this uninviting hillside has become an outdoor living paradise for the homeowners, their dogs and their guests.
Call Lindgren Landscape & Irrigation Inc. at:(970) 226-5677 or visit www.lingrenlandscape.com.