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...
Gardens
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...
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...
Attend the Fall Plant and Bulb Sale this Weekend
September 17, 2014
The beginning of the Fall season is right around the corner and there is no better time to purchase your Fall bulbs than this weekend. This weekend, September 19th- 20th the Denver...
How to Fight the Frost
September 16, 2014 The last two days of cool weather have been a wake-up call that summer is fading and fall is almost here.
Many of us want to hang on to our colorful pots of annuals and the fresh basil...
Storing your Summer Crops
September 11, 2014 After a bountiful summer harvest you and your green thumb may be overwhelmed by the mass quantity of vegetables and fruit that your garden has produced. You may be wondering exactly just what...
DIY: Creating the Perfect Fall Pots
September 10, 2014 Glimpses of the Fall season seem to keep appearing as the season draws nearer. Brisk Autumn breezes, the siren call of Starbucks seasonal drinks, and the promise of festivities hang in the...
Is Wildlife Chomping on Your Garden?
September 08, 2014 Just like Mr. McGregor, many gardeners are plagued with the likes of Peter Rabbit and other critters who are intent on feasting on their ripening gardens.
As the corn and tomatoes...
Tomatoes Aren’t Ripening as Usual
August 29, 2014 This summer’s weather pattern has definitely caused problems in our gardens.
Many gardeners are complaining that their tomatoes are slow to ripen. And others have spotted mildew...
Live Chat with Expert Gardeners
August 26, 2014 There is a great opportunity for you to have your gardening questions answered by master gardeners every Monday throughout the Summer. CBC radio station is hosting on air live chats...
Help your Landscape Love your Pet
August 25, 2014 While we enjoy the outdoor ambiance in our yards, we sometimes lose track of the fact that plants we love can be downright toxic to dogs and cats.
A few plant adjustments and other...
The Emerald Ash Borer: Coming Soon to a Community Near You
August 25, 2014 The Emerald Ash Borer is a small insect that is native to Russia and China. The Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive species that has the ability to move quickly through a population of trees....