Residents, small businesses, property managers and landscapers—here are some helpful resources including a list of native species to plant, tips on using fertilizer and pesticides, and resources to properly dispose of household chemicals.
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Leave It A Little Wild
Landscaping Tips
The Rocky Mountains are home to dozens of native plant species that are adapted to our mountain climate. Before you head to the local nursery, download a PDF of species that will thrive along Gore Creek. It’s a simple way to beautify your own yard while preserving the broader landscape. And if you apply fertilizer and pesticide in your yard, here are some tips and techniques to keep in mind.
Keep It Clean
Disposing Of Hazardous Household Substances
Whether you’re draining your hot tub or pool, or looking to dispose of unused paint or chemicals, Gore Creek may appear to be the most convenient option. But dumping these liquids into the water or a storm drain can do serious damage. Here are some simple, convenient ways to dispose of these substances properly.
Find A Landscaper
Choose from this list of Gore Creek Leadership Partners whom the Town of Vail has selected for their knowledge of best management practices and sustainable landscape design.
Bare Roots
- Evan Ellis
- Tricia Esperon
Black Diamond Property Management
- Todd Moyer
Bold Property Solutions
- Amy VanGoey
Ceres Landcare
- Sean Moody
- Christie Mathey
- Caitlin Woodard
- Jonas Root
- Adam Dudek
- Glen Ellison
- Bob Hoover
- Derrick Cottrell
- Chris Antrup
- Jordan Moore
- Rick Herwehe
- Chris Forman
- Jordan Moore
- TeJay Furges
Colorado Forest Service
- Matt Schlitz
- Ron Cosineau
Colorado Land Art Studio, Inc.
- Christina Basso
Eagle River Water & Sanitation District
- Diane Johnson
- Amy Schweig
- Maureen Mulcahy
- Becky Peterson
Eagle River Watershed Council
- Holly Loff
- Lizzie Schoder
Earth Songs
- Jim Hunderford
- Cheryl Phillips
East West Resorts-The Wren
- Ben Arellano
- GH Daniels
- Bill Engelman
ECO-Rx
- Paul Schreiner
Elder Village Horseshoe Bend
- Joanne Rock
Four Seasons Landscaping
- Kelli Rohrig
- Kreston Rohrig
- Peter Leahman
- Karen Moran
GH Daniels
- Toby Daniels
The Garden Center of Gypsum
- Donna Smith
Grand Traverse Landscaping
- Celynn McClarrinon
The Ground Up-Vail Honeywagon
- Shawn Bruckman
Great Ecology
- Randy Mandel
High Country Forestry
- Steve Tarrant
- Paul Dike
- Nick Close
Independant
- Vicky Galarrga
- Kate Stephanoff
- Michael Dunahay
- Tom Gaylord
- Donny Shefchik
- Ed Doogan
J & M Turf Pros
- Michael Polk
Landscape Technology Group
- Chris Ponder
Mesa Turf Masters
- John Quast
- Kyle Kirch
- Brian Tyler
- Steven Wessel
MoveMatter Architecture
- Zachary Stevens
Norris Designs
- Andrew Rostek
Old Growth Tree Services
- Mike Earl
Pristine Alpine
- David Probst
Ridgeview Square HOA
- Shelly Gruner
Rocky Mountain Custom Landscapes
- Craig Keithley
- Steve Burns
Rocky Mountain Tree Care
- Ryan Wessles
Seasonal Landscapes
- Rochelle Ford
- Grant Troester
- Kensey Hanson
Stephens Home Care Landscape
- Ned Harm
- Lauren Crary
Town of Avon
- Gary Padilla
- Greg Munson
- Joe Histed
- Joe Giles
- Tim Milligan
US Postal Service
- Tim Robinson
Zehren Associates
- Pedro Campos
- Jesse Gregg
- Steve Carnes
If you’re a landscaper hoping to get certified, check this site for upcoming workshops or email pwadden@vailgov.com.
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Careful Where You Point That Thing
Proper Use Of Pesticides And Fertilizer
As a professional landscaper in Vail, you do a lot to keep our town beautiful. But you may not realize how often pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers often end up in Gore Creek. Here are some simple ways you can help restore the health of our streams and creeks.
Download Guide For Landscaping Crews
What To Plant
Helping Native Species Thrive
The Rocky Mountains are home to dozens of native plant species that are adapted to our mountain climate. Before you head to the local nursery, download a PDF of species that will thrive along Gore Creek. It’s a simple way to beautify your own yard while preserving the broader landscape.
Download Guide for Landscape Designers
Become A Restore the Gore Leadership Partner
Add your company’s name to this list of Gore Creek Leadership Partners whom the Town of Vail has selected for their knowledge of best management practices and sustainable landscape design. This one-day FREE program will be held on April 28, 2020 at the Grand View Room on Lionshead parking structure. For more details, contact Pete Wadden, Watershed Education Coordinator, at 970-479-2144.