Landscape Design Principles: A Simple Guide to Planning a Better Garden
By Taylor Boardman | November 12, 2025

Landscape Design Principles: A Simple Guide to Planning a Better Garden

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New Sod Watering Schedule: Your First 30 Days in Colorado

You just had fresh sod laid down, and your yard looks like a perfect green carpet. The thing is, it is not ready for backyard games or pets just yet. Those first few weeks are...
Fescue vs Bluegrass Sod

Fescue vs Bluegrass: Which Sod Is Right for Your Colorado Lawn?

Picking a sod for your Colorado yard is a lot like picking running shoes. Both pairs work, but one fits your routine better. The same goes for the fescue vs bluegrass question most homeowners run...
How to Amend Clay Soil in Colorado's Rocky Mountains: A Local Gardener's Guide

How to Amend Clay Soil in Colorado's Rocky Mountains: A Local Gardener's Guide

If you have ever pushed a shovel into your yard and felt it bounce back, you already know what Rocky Mountain clay feels like. Most homes across the Roaring Fork Valley sit on heavy clay...
Landscaper rolling out a fresh sod strip on bare soil next to a paver patio with a Colorado mountain backdrop.

How to Lay Sod in Colorado: A Step-by-Step Guide for a Green Lawn

There comes a point when patching bare spots just isn't worth the effort anymore. If your yard is more dirt than grass, laying sod is the fastest path to a full, green lawn, without the...
Landscaper kneeling on freshly laid sod with stacked sod rolls and a Colorado home in the background.

Cost of Sod: How Much Is Sod Per Square Foot, Pallet Pricing, and Installation

Sod is used for residential lawns, commercial properties, sports fields, and large landscape projects because it creates an instant green lawn. The first question most buyers ask is simple: what is the cost of sod...
Irrigated farmland with mountain backdrop under a partly cloudy sky.

Tips to Maintain a Healthy Lawn in Western Colorado

Yellow spots in your yard? Too many unwanted weeds popping up in your lawn? Bald or bare areas? Moss or funguses appearing at times? Many of these issues are brought to our office every day....

Our Staff and Professionals in the Roaring Fork Valley discuss from Watering issues during a drought to upgrading your backyard to an outdoor living oasis. Stay tuned for more information on these topics and more.

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Since 1989, Rivendell Distribution began a tradition of bringing high-quality sod and products to the Western Slopes with integrity and the highest degree
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Whether you're a Garden Center, Contractor, or Retailcustomer, Rivendell has what you are looking for. If it'sSoils, Mulches, Composts, Seeds, Tools, Fertilizers,Pond Supplies or Hardscape Supplies, we got it all!