Designscapes News

Tip of the Week! Do 1 Thing To Save Plants From Deep Freeze

December 19, 2016
Colorado’s temps are about to take a polar deep dive to hit digits below zero. Do you know the one quick measure you can take to protect them today while it’s still balmy? And...

Categories: Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Green Landscape, Events, Designscapes News, Commercial, Annuals & Perennials

American Workers – The Health of the Labor Market

December 14, 2016
The current labor participation rate is at 62.6 percent with a continuous decline of unemployment since 2010. The private section has added 12.8 million jobs over 64 straight months which is...

Categories: Residential, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Green Landscape, Events, Designscapes News, Company, Commercial, Awards

Tip of The Week! 3 Holiday Decor Hacks

December 12, 2016
Going crazy if you haven’t yet hung all the holiday lights and decked the halls with boughs of greens? Then here are 3 simple hacks to bring some sanity back to your holiday hustle...

Categories: Trees, Structures, Gardens, Residential, Pots & Planters, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Holiday Lighting & Decor, Holiday, Design, Green Landscape, Planning & Development, Events, Designscapes News, Commercial, Annuals & Perennials

Tip Of The Week! 3 Gifts That Are Actually Useful

December 05, 2016
Living smaller and getting to a simpler lifestyle resonates with many people these days. And when we think about the gifts we share with those we love at the holidays, being simple and...

Categories: Outdoor Living Spaces, Gardens, Residential, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Design, Green Landscape, Planning & Development, Designscapes News, Company, Parks, Commercial

Designscapes World of How To (DWTH)…Vol. IV – The Holiday Gift That Keeps On Growing

November 29, 2016
                  Welcome to the fourth edition of Designscapes World of How To… (DWHT)  We will be providing you with a...

Categories: Trees, Gardens, Residential, Pots & Planters, DIY, Lawn & Garden Care, Holiday, Design, Green Landscape, Designscapes News, Commercial, Annuals & Perennials

Rural Landscape Planning – Taking a Proactive Approach

October 18, 2016
According to current statistics, Colorado’s population is expected to grow in excess of over 3 million by year 2050.  The US Department of Agriculture reports that rural areas contain...

Categories: Trees, Gardens, Residential, Pots & Planters, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Xeriscape, Design, Green Landscape, Planning & Development, Events, Designscapes News, Trades, Streetscapes, Playgrounds, Parks, Commercial, Annuals & Perennials

Tip of The Week! What Your Yard Needs This Fall

October 14, 2016
The growing season is definitely winding down. Still, the glorious weekend ahead will be an ideal time to take an inventory of what still needs to be done in the yard before cold...

Categories: Trees, Gardens, Pots & Planters, Lawn & Garden Care, Holiday, Design, Green Landscape, Designscapes News, Commercial, Annuals & Perennials

2016 Top Ten Design Trends for Residential Landscape

October 07, 2016
ASLA conducted the 2016 survey for the Top Ten Design Trends for Residential Landscape fielding from February 4 through February 18, 2016 with 803 participants.  ASLA, (American Society...

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

Tip of The Week! Time Saving Tips to Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs

October 03, 2016
We’re seeing pansies and mums – but we should be thinking tulips and daffodils! If you want to enjoy these first signs of spring next season, the time is now to plant...

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

Cherry Hills Land Preservation Barn Party & Farmers Market Tours

September 29, 2016
left to right – Brian Breed, Philip Steinhauer Designscapes Colorado President, Philip Steinhauer and Residential Landscape Designer Brian Breed were proud participants at this...

Categories: Trees, Outdoor Living Spaces, Gardens, Residential, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Xeriscape, Design, Green Landscape, Events, Designscapes News, Company, Commercial, Awards, Annuals & Perennials

World’s Longest Table Charity Event – Evergreen Colorado

September 29, 2016
Courtesy of Leadership Evergreen Designscape Colorado Employees had the pleasure of attending the 2016 World’s Longest Picnic Table Community picnic, charity event and an attempt to...

Categories: Trees, Gardens, Residential, Pots & Planters, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Holiday Lighting & Decor, Holiday, Green Landscape, Events, Designscapes News, Company, Commercial, Awards, 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