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Rampart Landscape
and Arbor Service
P.O. Box 343
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: 1.303.681.2085
info@rampartlandscape.com
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We are a full service landscape and garden care company, with an emphasis on adding to or renovating existing landscapes. Our most popular services include spring and fall clean-ups, planting and maintaining flower beds and pots, weeding and top dressing existing mulch beds. The last few years we have done numerous exciting projects such as rock walls, flagstone walks and patios, and perennial beds for many of our clients. Our emphasis is quality and our goal is your complete satisfaction. With almost a decade of working for Rampart and the people of Castle Pines, Eric knows the ins and outs of the Castle Pines Village community. From proper plant placement, color scheme and, just as importantly, to the plants and landscape materials which are approved by the Castle Pines HOA, he has the knowledge to help you achieve a landscape that is not only desireable, but functional. His commitment to quality shows bright in the maintenance side of his work, but his true passion lies in helping you grow your landscape to its full potential. Take a walk with him around your house, and you´ll see someone who is personable, educated and devoted to his trade. |
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 Blue Mist Spirea in planting bed |
| Mulch in your Landscape Beds Adding and maintaining a 3"-4" layer of organic mulch in your planting beds is more than just attractive, it can be very beneficial in a number of ways. Mulch will help hold moisture in the ground around your plants, reduce the number of weeds present (and make those that do show up much easier to pull), and add organic matter and beneficial micro-organisms to your soil. Types of organic mulches There are a wide variety of mulches available. One type that has gained a tremendous amount of popularity over the last few years is called Fir Fiber Mulch. Fir Fiber is attractive, covers well, and the fibrous quality gives it superior holding capability in the wind and on slopes compared to other types. Red Cedar Mulch has been a popular choice of many contractors and homeowners for years. It is attractive, stays in place reasonably well, and lasts longer than most other types. Wood chips are generated from our tree service. Not as attractive or consistent in size and description as other choices (wood chips can contain chips, pine needles, leaves, etc.), chips are very suitable for areas away from formal landscapes such as under trees or shrubs away from high traffic and/or visible areas. Wood chips are also much cheaper, usually available for the price of delivery. Other Types of Mulches Cobblestone, lava (pumice) and gravel are all types of rock which are commonly used for mulch. The advantage of these for mulch are mostly in their permanence; they don´t require occasional top dressing as organic mulch does. They will do a decent job of holding down moisture. The main disadvantages are; they won´t break down, and therefore add nothing to improve your soil, and in sunny exposed locations will make the micro-climate around it hotter. Landscape Fabrics; Yes or No? Landscape fabrics are a very popular addition to many landscape beds. It is laid out over the ground with holes cut in it where plants are to be placed. Mulch is then spread over it. Is it a good idea and does it help? The answer is both yes and no, mostly depending on what type of mulch you choose. For rock and any other type of inorganic material, yes, fabric is a good way to control weeds. For organic mulches landscape fiber mostly prevents the organic breakdown that is a vital part of adding nutrients to your soil. Maintaining a proper depth of 3"-4" of mulch will prevent most weeds from starting. It is only a matter of time until dirt collects above the fabric and weeds start growing on top of the fabric, anyway. Landscape fabric is invaluable when building cobblestone or rock drainages to prevent erosion. |
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 Shasta Daisies |
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 Wildflowers in southern Douglas County |