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Tip of the Week! 6 Hardy Trees for Small Spaces

September 14, 2016
With Saturday, September 10 being National Planting Day, this weekend could be a good time to shop for hardy trees that can spiff up your landscape. Plant Select® has 3 small deciduous...

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

The Green Industries of Colorado and Supportive Legislation Needs Your Help

September 08, 2016
The Green Industries of Colorado is an alliance of seven trade associates representing all facets of horticulture and landscape industries. GreenCo members are committed to water...

Categories: Water Features, Structures, Pools & Spas, Outdoor Living Spaces, Gardens, Residential, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Xeriscape, Design, Green Landscape, Events, Designscapes News, Company, Trades, Streetscapes, Playgrounds, Parks, Commercial

All About the Curb Appeal

August 19, 2016
KATHLEEN LAVINE / DENVER BUSINESS JOURNAL The Denver Business Journal highlighted Designscapes Colorado Owner Philip Steinhauer in their 2016 June Luxury Homes edition. This article...

Categories: Water Features, Structures, Pools & Spas, Outdoor Living Spaces, Outdoor Fireplaces & Fire Pits, Gardens, Residential, Pots & Planters, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Xeriscape, Design, Green Landscape, Designscapes News, Company, Commercial, Awards

Shape and Prune for Winter Protection

August 12, 2016
Heavy fall snow pushed this tree over. When we’re still hovering around the 90-degree range, it’s hard to think about the chilly days of winter when snow and winds ravage...

Categories: Trees, Outdoor Living Spaces, Gardens, Residential, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Xeriscape, Design, Green Landscape, Parks, Commercial, Annuals & Perennials

10 Parks That Changed America

August 12, 2016
  Couresty of PBS

Categories: Trees, Gardens, Residential, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Holiday Lighting & Decor, Holiday, Xeriscape, Design, Green Landscape, Designscapes News, Trades, Streetscapes, Playgrounds, Parks, Commercial, Annuals & Perennials

Tip of the Week! Time to Prune Tomatoes

August 04, 2016
Zucchini and peas are pick-able in our gardens now. But otherwise, we’re in the summer stall – waiting for the majority of our plants to ripen for the harvest. Besides watering...

Categories: Gardens, Residential, Pots & Planters, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Design, Green Landscape, Commercial

Tip of the Week! Perennials That Are More Than Pretty

July 29, 2016
In the heat of the summer, we’re very aware that some plants take the heat better than others – and that some need more water than others to stay perky. Mother Nature reminds...

Categories: Gardens, Residential, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Xeriscape, Design, Green Landscape, Playgrounds, Parks, Commercial, Annuals & Perennials

Urban Landscape Technology – A Glimpse into Tomorrow

July 21, 2016
Technologist and urban planners have been diligently working on transforming landscape technology for the past several decades.  These metamorphosis will forever change the way we...

Categories: Water Features, Structures, Outdoor Living Spaces, Gardens, Residential, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Xeriscape, Design, Green Landscape, Commercial

Tip of the Week! 3 Smart Ways to Cut Summer Water Bills

July 19, 2016
If you have a typical Colorado household, you expect your water bill to go up in the summer. With much of Colorado still hovering in the 90s, the heat wave drives up water used for...

Categories: Trees, Water Features, Pools & Spas, Gardens, Residential, Pots & Planters, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Design, Green Landscape, Trades, Playgrounds, Parks

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...

Categories: Water Features, Pools & Spas, Gardens, Residential, Pots & Planters, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Design, Green Landscape, Streetscapes, Playgrounds, Parks, Commercial, Annuals & Perennials

Tip of the Week! Give Thirsty Pollinators a Drink Without Drowning Them

June 30, 2016
One of the problems that traditional bird baths and outdoor water features have is that bees and other small pollinators try to perch on the sides, and lose their balance. Often their perch...

Categories: Trees, Gardens, Residential, Pots & Planters, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Design, Green Landscape, Parks, Commercial, Annuals & Perennials

Green Roofs – Trending in the New Millennium

June 24, 2016
              Green Roofs also known as “euro roofs” have been seen gracing industrial buildings dating back as far as 1935.   It has...

Categories: Gardens, Residential, Pots & Planters, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Xeriscape, Design, Green Landscape, Designscapes News, Commercial, Annuals & Perennials