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GRO-LOW SUMAC: Our Favorite Colorado Plant Featured in Colorado Homes & Lifestyles

May 11, 2020
Our owner and Landscape Architect, Phil Steinhauer, along with 39 other landscape design experts chimed in to tell CH&L their favorite low-maintenance plant. One of our...

Categories: Lawn & Garden Care, Designscapes News

3 Custom Living Mother's Day Gift Ideas 2020

May 08, 2020
A living gift is a great idea for Mother's Day. Whether she lives in an apartment or a house with a big yard, there is a plant for every Mom. We've got a few ideas for celebrating Mom...

Categories: DIY

Featured on Houzz - Our Favorite Flowering Tree and Tree for Small Spaces

May 05, 2020
Last month, our President and Landscape Architect, Phil Steinhauer spoke to Houzz  along with other members of the landscape design community on 8 Trees Landscape Designers Love for...

Categories: Trees, Gardens, Design

5 Tips to start a garden this season

May 01, 2020
Happy May! Successful gardening doesn't have to be complicated or exotic. As with many endeavors, keeping the process simple and grounded in the basics pays off. This week we are...

Categories: Gardens, DIY, Lawn & Garden Care

How to Promote Healthy Spring Lawn Growth

April 24, 2020
If you're spending more time at home and in your yard, you might be tempted to water the lawn often -- but don't. Spring is the time when your grass grows its feeder roots that...

Categories: Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Irrigation

Spring Tree Planting: Plant a Tree for Arbor Day

April 17, 2020
Today, the third Friday in April, is Colorado's Arbor Day, and National Arbor Day takes place the fourth Friday in April. Regardless of which day you celebrate, spring is a great...

Categories: Trees

How about starting your garden?

April 10, 2020
Lately, we've heard about a resurgence of victory gardens, a WWII effort that some estimate produced as much as 40% of Americans' food supply through home gardens. As people...

Categories: Gardens, DIY

How to Apply Fertilizer for a Healthy Lawn - Lawn Care Month

April 03, 2020
April is Lawn Care Month. Take some time over the next few weeks to learn how to give your lawn some love. It will return the favor by providing you a place to reenergize during this...

Categories: Lawn & Garden Care

How To Weather Trees In Spring Snow

March 20, 2020
The roller coaster of spring weather continues in Colorado. Traditionally, March is Colorado's snowiest month, and it looks like we can expect more snow before we reach April. If you are...

A Note from our Owner

March 19, 2020
Dear Designscapes Colorado Community, The global spread of COVID-19 has impacted all our lives and business operations, and we never could have imagined we would be facing something like...

Categories: Events, Designscapes News, Company

Keep Calm and Drive On Belleview Avenue

March 18, 2020
Our Commercial Construction Team and the City of Greenwood Village will give Belleview Avenue's Medians a 21st century makeover. Commercial construction crew in the demo phase...

Categories: Company, Streetscapes, Commercial

Your Guide to Conquering Spring

March 17, 2020
Ah! Let's take a moment and breath in the fresh, spring air. Kick off spring with these recommendations from our maintenance pros to enjoy your outdoor living all season long....

Categories: Gardens, Maintenance, DIY, Lawn & Garden Care, Design, Annuals & Perennials