Glamorous Grasses
July 27, 2012 You have probably noticed by driving around town that the use of ornamental grasses has been an increasingly popular choice incorporated in both residential and commercial landscapes. ...
Gardens
Homemade Remedies
July 13, 2012 5 Simple Garden Pest Remedies
Phil and Bertha Lynn of Channel 7 (thedenverchannel.com) will demonstrate to the viewers of some simple recipes you can make with ingredients...
Perennials That Bloom Forever
June 20, 2012 Perennials That Bloom Forever…
Well, maybe not forever but, I am always challenged by having color as much as possible in a landscape design and installation. ...
Edible Potted Gardens 2012
June 04, 2012 How about growing your own vegetables and herbs this season? This is a convenient and cost saving way to enjoy your own fresh foods. Salad greens and edible flowers provide beauty and...
Plant Select Plants 2012
May 18, 2012 Looking For Something New in the Garden?
After our industry’s trade show, the ProGreen Expo (progreen.com) every winter, I always look forward to using some of the new Plant Select...
Container Gardening 101
May 14, 2012 I know that most of you probably planted up your flower pots and your seasonal color beds this weekend if it wasn’t too muddy in your lawn from the nice bit of moisture we just...
Colorado Homes & Lifestyles Feature
May 11, 2012 Wow! Have you seen the cover of May’s issue of Colorado Homes & Lifestyles yet? I am so honored and proud as an owner of Designscapes Colorado to see one of...
What’s New for 2012 Color?
April 30, 2012 One of the things I love about my job the most as a Landscape Designer in Denver is designing seasonal color for my client’s flower pots and planting beds. On my TV segment with Bertha...
Are some flowers ok to plant now?
April 16, 2012 Yes. You can definitely plant some flowers now! Wow! Today’s weather sure is different than last week’s nice, warm and summer-like weather. It’s chilly today and...
Early Blooming Shrubs
April 02, 2012 It has been a spectacular spring so far! I am enjoying all the color popping out in the Cherry Hills, Greenwood Village and Centennial landscapes. There are fruit trees in bloom and so...
Spring Landscape Tips
March 28, 2012 Watching your spring bulbs come to life and your trees leaf out again are some of the joys of this season. Here at Designscapes Colorado, we want your landscape to looks its best this...
Sustainable Landscaping
March 19, 2012 So, you’ve probably heard the term “sustainable landscaping” but, do you know what it means? Simply put, sustainable landscaping considers the environment with the goal to reduce air,...