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Plan and plant a more sustainable garden

April 01, 2019
It's too soon to plant the tender annual varieties -- tomatoes, peppers, etc. But now is the time to prep and plan the garden you will soon enjoy. To make your garden even...

Designscapes Colorado is an HGTV Ultimate Outdoor Award Finalist

March 29, 2019
Designscapes Colorado's Phil Steinhauer's project, "An Evergreen Residence" is a finalist for the HGTV Ultimate Outdoor awards under the Outdoor Oasis...

Landscape designer, Holly wins ALCC ELITE award for landscape construction

March 19, 2019
Landscape Designer, Holly Terry,  was awarded Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC) ELITE award in the landscape construction category for her "Eclectic...

When is the best time to trim your trees? Now is the time.

March 11, 2019
These late-winter days can be a good time to prune most trees. At the close of the dormant season--just before spring growth begins—is a prime time for pruning. Unless...

Steinhauer awarded Colorado Homes & Lifestyles Circle of Excellence Award

March 04, 2019
Designscapes Colorado's owner and landscape architect, Phil Steinhauer was awarded Colorado Homes & Lifestyles 2019 Circle of Excellence award. This award recognizes design...

Soil is key to a successful landscape

February 04, 2019
  Not all soil is created equal. Soil serves many important functions in an ecosystem. In your landscape, soil is the medium in which your plants grow....

Commercial Team Recognized for 2018 Mayor's Design Awards

January 28, 2019
  The Mayor’s Design Awards recognizes excellence in architecture, design and place-making in the city of Denver. Our Commercial Construction team was honored for...

No local workers, Designscapes Colorado turns to the H-2B visa program

January 15, 2019
    Even at a 2.4% unemployment rate in the Denver metro area, many landscape businesses struggle to find seasonal help. Due to the nature of landscaping...

It's not debris, it's decor

November 19, 2018
  The holidays are upon us and 'tis the season for decorating around our homes and businesses. Craft stores abound with real and artificial pine cones, branches,...

Leave your leaves for your mower

November 05, 2018
                    If you mow your leaves and leave them on top of...

Your trees could use a drink

October 29, 2018
Fall is when we need to start paying attention to the moisture our trees need to survive the months ahead. Trees are the most valuable elements of our landscapes and we need to...

Save your dahlias for next season

October 22, 2018
  Those beautiful dinner-plate-sized flowers we enjoy until frost need to be rescued before cold weather is here to stay. Take an hour or so during the warm weekend...