Design

Need a landscaper? 5 things to look for in a landscape company

July 30, 2018
Photo by David Lauer Photography Landscapes are an extension of your home to be enjoyed throughout the seasons. Though it adds value, it is a big investment. It is important...

Categories: Maintenance, Design

Tip of the Week: Take Care of Thirsty Plants

January 12, 2018
During the dormant season, plants don’t seem to tell us much about how thirsty they are. Grass doesn’t look overly stressed, leaves don’t appear wilted and because we are...

Categories: Trees, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Irrigation, Design

Tip of the Week: Ready to Pitch Petunias?

September 18, 2017
As we feel fall in the air, we see some of our summer annuals looking tired. With the changes in season, it’s time to switch out the annuals and enjoy the colors of fall....

Categories: Residential, Pots & Planters, Design, Annuals & Perennials

How Do New Flowers Go from Idea to You?

August 21, 2017
          Every year, growers around the country compete against one another to come up with the next colorful flower breed, that will hopefully one day...

Categories: Residential, Pots & Planters, Design, Designscapes News, Annuals & Perennials

Colorado Faces Construction Worker Shortage: Landscape Companies are Feeling the Impact

August 02, 2017
Colorado, specifically the Denver area, is facing a huge shortage of construction workers, and the green industry is feeling the impact. With more cranes in the sky than most major...

Categories: Design, Designscapes News, Company

Tip of the Week: Help Veggies Beat the Heat

July 08, 2017
These past weeks have had scorching temperatures – and there will be more hot days ahead. Each successive heat wave threatens the health of our veggies. It’s up to us as...

Categories: Gardens, Maintenance, Design, Green Landscape

The Importance of Hiring the Right Landscape Company

July 06, 2017
The Choices Just a quick google search will show you the countless options of landscape designers that work in our local area. But aren’t they all really the same? What makes...

Categories: Water Features, Outdoor Living Spaces, Outdoor Fireplaces & Fire Pits, Residential, Design, Green Landscape

Crazy Colorado Weather: Taking Care of 6,000 Flowers

May 19, 2017
Here at Designscapes Colorado, we know that the crazy Colorado weather can change at just a moments notice. We have seen exactly that this week, but after being in business for 25 years, we...

Categories: Maintenance, DIY, Lawn & Garden Care, Design, Green Landscape, Annuals & Perennials

A Deal too Good to be True: Watch Out for the Word “Free”

April 17, 2017
Everyone loves a good deal, but the well known adage often holds some truth to it. “If it looks to be too good to be true, it probably is.” Right now, landscaping season is...

Categories: Trees, Gardens, Residential, Lawn & Garden Care, Design, Green Landscape

Start Planning Your Landscape Now – The Denver Post

March 24, 2017
Start planning your landscaping projects now. Here’s how. “Blah.” Does that word or something like it come into your mind when you gaze out at your yard? If it does, perhaps...

Categories: Residential, Lawn & Garden Care, Xeriscape, Design, Green Landscape, Annuals & Perennials

Proud to be New Members of AIA Colorado

March 17, 2017
Who is AIA Colorado? “AIA Colorado is a state-wide Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. We are the voice of the architectural profession in Colorado. As a membership...

Categories: Design, Designscapes News, Company

Student Career Fairs – Maximize Your Success

March 08, 2017
Residential Construction Team Manager, Charlene Chacon and Senior Landscape Designer, Brian Breed were proud to represent Designscapes Colorado at this year’s career fair at Colorado State...

Categories: Design, Green Landscape, Events, Designscapes News, Company