Japanese Beetles – The New Plant Invader
July 12, 2016 Close encounter of the most destructive kinds.
Courtesy of Herb Gardens
The Japanese Beetle was first found in the United Stated in 1916 near Riverton, New Jersey. They are...
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Tip of the Week! How to Get Your Lawn Through The Heat Wave
July 08, 2016 We’re in the middle of another long stint of 90+ degree days and many lawns are definitely showing signs of stress. But before you pour on more water, make sure you are not already...
Tip of the Week! Beware: Insects are Invading
July 01, 2016
Our run of sunny days hitting 90 degrees and higher plus rainy evenings has created an explosion of insects in...
Tip of the Week! Cooling Down a Heat Wave
June 21, 2016 When temps hit the ’90s, lawns start to stress. That is because most of our Colorado lawns are bluegrass, a cool season grass which doesn’t much care for heat waves.
When we...
June – Great Outdoors Month 2016
June 01, 2016 The State and National Park of our country represent our natural heritage. Great Outdoors Month takes place from May to July and is an event filled with fun and exciting outdoor activities...
Tip of the Week! Be Inspired by Small Spaces
May 17, 2016 Rock and miniature gardening has become extremely popular and there are new, fresh ideas worth trying – even if your growing area is a small one.
For our high altitude...
Getting to Know Designscapes
May 02, 2016
Designscapes Colorado, Inc. was incorporated in 1992 and owned by Phil Steinhauer — and today is regionally recognized as a premiere design, construction, and maintenance firm...
Consider Dog Tuff™ Turf
April 04, 2016
Looking for an easy care turf grass that requires minimal water, mowing, and fertilizing? This new selection could be something to consider if you’re shopping for a new lawn this...
Easter Lilies 101
March 24, 2016 Courtesy of Lady Day Dreams
March is the month for Easter and all of its oodles of festivities. There is nothing more traditional to the Easter holiday then egg decorating and...
A Healthy Environment Starts in Your Yard
January 26, 2016
We generally use our yard as a place for relaxation, children and pet play areas, family gatherings and for some, a blissful seclusion from the busy world we live in. But...
How Do You Mulch?
December 16, 2014 Written by Soils Matter
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Soil is science and what you put on top of soil matters. If you need to get that point across to clients, you can lean on...
Join Us: Opening of Cuatro Vientos Park
September 02, 2014
Come and enjoy the opening of one of Denver’s newest parks, Cuatro Vientos Park/ Four Winds Park on Saturday, September 6th. The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin promptly at...