Category Archives: Gardens
What’s a Waffle Garden?
ALCC’s Tip of the Week has me wondering – what is a WAFFLE GARDEN? Warm days, and especially warming soil conditions, make this a prime weekend for planting those seasonal vegetables we all love. Yet the drought still looms. And … Continue reading
Will the Lilacs Bloom?
This is a reprint of the ALCC’s Tip of the Week published on Friday, May 3rd: Along the Front Range, snowfall on May 1st feels late for the last blast of winter. Yet, do you remember 2002 when we had … Continue reading
Per Square Foot Gardening
This Monday, May 6th, Bertha Lynn (denverchannel.com) and I will discuss and demonstrate how to plan and construct a Square Foot Garden. Square foot gardening is the practice of planning and creating small but intensively planted gardens. The practice combines concepts from other organic gardening methods, … Continue reading
ALCC Awards Recognition Continues
The Press Release starts by saying, “Seven South Metro Landscapes Win Excellence in Landscape Award”. Innovative Projects Demonstrate Water Conservation and Beauty Can Co-Exist DENVER – Colorado’s landscape industry association, the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC), honored landscapes in … Continue reading
More Spring Landscape Ideas
With more snow expected, most of us will be huddled up indoors wondering if Spring is actually here or not. The inclement weather does offer a great opportunity to contemplate future landscape projects however. Here are a few projects and ideas that … Continue reading
Beautiful Spring Bulbs
I wanted to share a couple pictures of some a beautiful yellow daffodil and bright purple dutch iris in a Cherry Hills Village yard. Daffodil in Bloom in Cherry Hills Village Looks like we need to do a spring … Continue reading
Spring is Here, What’s on Your Landscape List?
Yep its March in Colorado, which means the weather can turn on a dime. Sun, snow, wind, and rain can all be expected, sometimes in the same day! Don’t let the changes in the weather deter you from planning your landscape however. … Continue reading
Winter Watering Important Now!
With the words of “drought” continually in the headlines, we are faced with another tough season on our landscapes. What can you do now? In order to help your plants survive the potentially tough water restrictions that may be placed … Continue reading
Gardening Trends for 2013
Fed up with the stress and complexities of modern life and more accepting of the current economic conditions, trend setters ahve dubbed 2013 “The Year of Bliss”. Watch Bertha Lynn (denverchannel.com) and I on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 11:30 am … Continue reading
How to make a Bird Feeder form a Gourd
Making a bird feeder from a gourd is a fun and easy seasonal activity that the Designscapes Colorado team would like to share with you. To make a bowl feeder, first cut a gourd in two halves, making one piece slightly larger … Continue reading