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Tip of the Week: The Grass is Always Greener

April 10, 2017
Have you ever wondered how your neighbor got his lawn so green this season? Have you wondered why golf courses in Cherry Hills, Greenwood Village, and Evergreen have such a lush color? Or why...

Categories: Maintenance, DIY, Lawn & Garden Care

Start Planning Your Landscape Now – The Denver Post

March 24, 2017
Start planning your landscaping projects now. Here’s how. “Blah.” Does that word or something like it come into your mind when you gaze out at your yard? If it does, perhaps the...

Categories: Residential, Lawn & Garden Care, Xeriscape, Design, Green Landscape, Annuals & Perennials

Proud to be New Members of AIA Colorado

March 17, 2017
Who is AIA Colorado? “AIA Colorado is a state-wide Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. We are the voice of the architectural profession in Colorado. As a membership...

Categories: Design, Designscapes News, Company

Tip of the Week! What Do Your Plants Need Now?

March 10, 2017
Here’s another Colorado conundrum: the snow pack is at 142% of average and reservoirs are at 106% of normal–but at least 52% of our state is experiencing some level of...

Categories: Trees, Residential, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Annuals & Perennials

Student Career Fairs – Maximize Your Success

March 08, 2017
Residential Construction Team Manager, Charlene Chacon and Senior Landscape Designer, Brian Breed were proud to represent Designscapes Colorado at this year’s career fair at Colorado State...

Categories: Design, Green Landscape, Events, Designscapes News, Company

Tip of the Week! Is your Crocus Showing?

March 03, 2017
During this warm weekend, take a minute to poke around where you planted bulbs last fall. We’re almost on the brink of bulb season and you may soon see some signs of emerging...

Categories: Gardens, Residential, Pots & Planters, Lawn & Garden Care, Design, Green Landscape, Designscapes News, Annuals & Perennials

Tip of the Week! Get Ready for the Growing Season

February 24, 2017
February isn’t exactly the growing season in Colorado, but the season is just around the corner. Here are three things you can do right now to get our soon-to-be growing season off to...

Categories: Gardens, Residential, Pots & Planters, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Green Landscape, Company, Annuals & Perennials

1st Annual Subcontractor Appreciation Award Ceremony

February 20, 2017
We are delighted to have been selected to attend the 1st annual Subcontractor Appreciation Award Ceremony and be honored as an Outstanding Partner in Construction by W.E....

Categories: Events, Designscapes News, Company, Commercial, Awards

Tip of the Week! 2017 Color of the Year

February 17, 2017
It’s “Greenery”–a yellow–green hue that links with the concept of “environment”–Color of the Year for 2017 named by the Pantone Color...

Categories: Trees, Residential, Pots & Planters, Design, Green Landscape, Company, Commercial, Annuals & Perennials

Tip of the Week! Top Plants in 2017

February 13, 2017
Just like 2017 is the year of the rooster in the Chinese calendar, 2017 also has a designated bulb, perennial, annual and edible. While a national designation, these “2017 Year...

Categories: Gardens, Residential, Pots & Planters, Company, Trades, Streetscapes, Playgrounds, Parks, Commercial, Annuals & Perennials

2016 Face of Landscape Architecture & Construction – 5280 Home

January 16, 2017
Philip E. Steinhauer – President For 24 years, Designscapes Colorado has been Denver’s face of landscape architecture and construction integrating landscape design,...

Categories: Trees, Water Features, Structures, Pools & Spas, Outdoor Living Spaces, Outdoor Fireplaces & Fire Pits, Gardens, Residential, Pots & Planters, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Holiday Lighting & Decor, Holiday, Xeriscape, Design, Green Landscape, Planning & Development, Events, Designscapes News, Company, Trades, Streetscapes, Playgrounds, Parks, Commercial, Awards, Annuals & Perennials

Tip of the Week! Think Spring…Even If It’s 5 Below Zero

January 06, 2017
We may be knee deep in snow, but it’s a New Year and not too soon to think about what’s just a few months ahead in the growing season. This deep freeze reminds us there are...

Categories: Trees, Gardens, Residential, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care, Holiday, Xeriscape, Design, Green Landscape, Parks, Commercial, Annuals & Perennials