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New and Improved Designscapes Colorado Website!
Designscapes Colorado is proud to launch our new website redesign. We’re excited to launch this website to cap off what was already a great year at Designscapes Colorado. The new website features an improved design. We also knew that it … Continue reading
Holiday Lighting
It’s hard to believe that it’s this time of year already! With the mild weather we’ve been having recently (not really too much snow accumulation yet), this is a great time to do your holiday lighting. Phil will discuss the … Continue reading
Building a Bat House
Designscapes Colorado’s Phil Steinhauer will discuss the benefits of bats in the yard and other interesting facts! Bertha and Phil will build a bat house for the viewers to see! Click here to view the story and video online.
Seasonal Accents
This was a popular segment in the past for the viewers so, we’d like to refresh everyone of what a great season for decorating this can be! Phil will show viewers some creative ways to accent their homes by using … Continue reading
Planting Fall Bulbs for Spring Color
Now is the time to plant your bulbs for dramatic spring color! You want to do this when temperatures are cooler and before the ground freezes so this adds to October’s gardening list of to do’s. Daffodils, Tulips, and Hyacinth … Continue reading
September Gardening Tips
September is halfway gone and there are some really important items that our viewers should be reminded of during this time of year to do. Landscape Installations & Renovations – as featured on a previous segment, this is a fantastic … Continue reading
Dividing Perennials
As we’re approaching the fall season, this is a great time to divide some of your perennials in your garden. Dividing perennials is an easy, inexpensive, reliable way to propogate your garden favorites! When do you need to divide? (Typically every … Continue reading
Hummingbird Feeder from an Old Coke Bottle
(Summarized from article originally printed in Birds & Blooms) Materials Needed: Glass Bottle (less than 375 ml and that will have a tight fit with the stopper) 5 feet of 4 gauge untreated copper wire 3 feet of 12 gauge … Continue reading
How to Liven Up Your Pots & Beds
As we approach the middle part of summer (how did August get here so fast?!), some of our flower pots or beds might be looking as fantastic as they did back in May. You don’t have to just leave the … Continue reading
Designing an English Garden
English gardens are a common design preference for many people. They are designed to look like they were grown in England, with a some-what wild flower filled cottage garden. They’re often thought of as charming and romantic and their natural … Continue reading