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Fall Composting

October 08, 2014
With the Fall season well underway many people are setting aside their weekends to clean up their gardens and prepare their home for cooler weather. When you are cleaning up your garden it...

Dip, Duck, Doge, and Divide!

October 07, 2014
The Fall season is a great time to divide the beautiful perennials in your garden. Dividing your perennials is a great way to revive older plants while at the same time creating brand new...

Plant Bulbs for Early Spring Color

October 06, 2014
Now is the best time to plant tulips, daffodils and other bulbs that will be the first sign of spring next season.  Planting now gives them time to develop roots before the ground...

Remembering Pamela Breese, Friend and Co-Worker

October 01, 2014
This week the Designscapes Colorado family was deeply saddened to hear that one of its own, Pamela Breese had suddenly passed away. Pam as many of us knew her was a wonderful woman with a...

How to Plant Bulbs in Containers during the Winter

September 30, 2014
Spring may seem like it is ages away, but it may be closer than you think. Many people’s favorite part of Spring is seeing all of the colorful flowers bloom and grow, bringing color...

Fall is When you Need to Love Your Lawn

September 26, 2014
                    Our bare feet enjoy it.  The dog rolls around on it.  The soccer kids kick it.  But as long...

The Grass Doesn’t Always Have to be Greener

September 26, 2014
 Colorful ornamental grasses can be a great addition to any garden. Grasses add texture as well as color. If you plant and plan correctly you can have colorful grasses blooming at different...

Winter Safety is a Top Priority at Designscapes Colorado

September 24, 2014
  Safety is always a top priority for us here at Designscapes Colorado. Last week our Lighting Department head, Jeremy Sanders put on a 2 part safety demonstration for the 2014...

The Fall Equinox has Arrived

September 23, 2014
For all of you Fall lovers, it’s time to unpack your sweaters and boots and get in the festive mood! Today marks the annual Fall Equinox, where there is an equal amount of day and...

Fall is for Planting

September 22, 2014
Many people don’t think of Fall as a planting season. However, contrary to popular belief the Fall season is an excellent season for the planting and growing of beautiful and lush...

Plant Pansies, Mums and More

September 22, 2014
  Trees turning color remind us that the time has come to refurbish patio and porch containers with the bright colors of fall.  And that goes for bed areas too. Now that...

Congratulations Phil Steinhauer, Newman Award Winner 2014

September 18, 2014
Designscapes Colorado’s owner and founder Phil Steinhauer was awarded the prestigious Newman Award for Landscape Architecture last night, September 17th. This was the second annual...