Gardens

ALCC Awards Recognition Continues

April 18, 2013
The Press Release starts by saying, “Seven South Metro Landscapes Win Excellence in Landscape Award”. Innovative Projects Demonstrate Water Conservation and Beauty Can...

More Spring Landscape Ideas

April 02, 2013
With more snow expected, most of us will be huddled up indoors wondering if Spring is actually here or not.  The inclement weather does offer a great opportunity to contemplate future...

Beautiful Spring Bulbs

March 28, 2013
I wanted to share a couple pictures of some a beautiful yellow daffodil and bright purple dutch iris in a Cherry Hills Village yard. Daffodil in Bloom in Cherry Hills Village  ...

Spring is Here, What’s on Your Landscape List?

March 26, 2013
Yep its March in Colorado, which means the weather can turn on a dime.  Sun, snow, wind, and rain can all be expected, sometimes in the same day!  Don’t let the changes in the...

Winter Watering Important Now!

February 01, 2013
With the words of “drought” continually in the headlines, we are faced with another tough season on our landscapes.  What can you do now?   In order to help your plants...

Gardening Trends for 2013

January 11, 2013
Fed up with the stress and complexities of modern life and more accepting of the current economic conditions, trend setters ahve dubbed 2013 “The Year of Bliss”.  Gardening...

How to make a Bird Feeder form a Gourd

October 25, 2012
Making a bird feeder from a gourd is a fun and easy seasonal activity that the Designscapes Colorado team would like to share with you.  To make a bowl feeder, first cut a gourd in two...

Fairy Gardens

October 05, 2012
Are you looking for a fun, whimsical, and easy garden idea this fall?  Why not plant a Fairy garden.  These miniature gardens are great for all ages, are easy to construct, and make great...

Landscape Maintenance for Fall

October 05, 2012
Landscape maintenance in Colorado is really important this time of year.  Here at Designscapes Colorado we have put together a quick and easy guide to fall maintenance.  Plants are...

Planting Bulbs in the Fall

October 04, 2012
Bulb planting season is officially here!  September through November is the ideal time of year to plant bulbs for spring.  Temperatures this time of year are in the 40 degree range which is...

Time to Water Your Trees!

September 11, 2012
Just a reminder to our friends and clients – please deep root water your trees now! Arborists are recommending that all trees in the Denver Metro area (Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood...

Got Scorch?

August 23, 2012
Leaf scorch is showing up on the tree leaves of aspen, maple, linden pears and evergreens.  The leaves will look spotted of burned along the leaf margins.  The plant simply cannot take up...