Tip of the Week! Cooling Down a Heat Wave
June 21, 2016 When temps hit the ’90s, lawns start to stress. That is because most of our Colorado lawns are bluegrass, a cool season grass which doesn’t much care for heat waves.
When we...
Trades
June – Great Outdoors Month 2016
June 01, 2016 The State and National Park of our country represent our natural heritage. Great Outdoors Month takes place from May to July and is an event filled with fun and exciting outdoor activities...
Tip of the Week! Be Inspired by Small Spaces
May 17, 2016 Rock and miniature gardening has become extremely popular and there are new, fresh ideas worth trying – even if your growing area is a small one.
For our high altitude...
Native and Non-Native Plantings
May 13, 2016 The difference between a native plant and non-native plant is quite simple yet imperative to any given environment.
Native Plants
Found in “communities of growth” meaning...
Getting to Know Designscapes
May 02, 2016
Designscapes Colorado, Inc. was incorporated in 1992 and owned by Phil Steinhauer — and today is regionally recognized as a premiere design, construction, and maintenance firm...
Colorado Gardening – Pros & Cons
April 11, 2016
Colorado has earned the nickname of “Colorful Colorado” due to its splendid scenery of mountains, rivers, plains, wildlife and lavish landscaping. Don’t underestimate the...
Easter Lilies 101
March 24, 2016 Courtesy of Lady Day Dreams
March is the month for Easter and all of its oodles of festivities. There is nothing more traditional to the Easter holiday then egg decorating and...
A Healthy Environment Starts in Your Yard
January 26, 2016
We generally use our yard as a place for relaxation, children and pet play areas, family gatherings and for some, a blissful seclusion from the busy world we live in. But...
Take New Year’s Resolutions Outdoors
January 18, 2016 We’re all making resolutions about what we want to be and do in 2016. So remember to include your own gardening/outdoor experience. It’s not on our minds now, but when...
A New Monument for the Quebec Highlands
October 21, 2014
Designscapes Colorado has been involved with the construction of a new monument in Thornton, Colorado. The monument is located at 1038th Avenue and Quebec Street in Thornton. This...
Winter Safety is a Top Priority at Designscapes Colorado
September 24, 2014
Safety is always a top priority for us here at Designscapes Colorado. Last week our Lighting Department head, Jeremy Sanders put on a 2 part safety demonstration for the 2014...
What does it mean to be a member of ALCC?
August 12, 2013 As a member of The Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado, Designscapes Colorado is proud to uphold the best management practices of the landscape industry, and to provide the best...