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Why you need to wrap young trees | Tip of the Week

November 05, 2021
Were you one of the many people who planted new trees during the pandemic? If you've got a young tree with thin bark, you should consider wrapping it for the winter. In this blog post we...

Categories: Trees, Gardens

A Letter From the ALCC President | November

November 01, 2021
Last month the leadership and future leadership of our industry came together for our annual Fall Forum in Golden, Colorado. Although our group was smaller, we had a very productive day that...

Tips on planting spring bulbs | Tip of the Week

October 29, 2021
If you haven't planted bulbs yet for next spring, there may still be time. Planting now gives them time to develop roots before the ground freezes. It's an easy project as long as you...

Categories: Gardens, Lawn & Garden Care, Annuals & Perennials

How to prepare for frost in Colorado | Tip of the Week

October 22, 2021
Its been warm this week, but along the Front Range another frost like we had last week could come with little notice at any time. If you haven't yet winterized your sprinkler system, do...

Categories: Gardens, Lawn & Garden Care

Preparing your trees for winter | Tip of the Week

October 15, 2021
It takes a little effort to help your landscape ease into the fall and winter. Hopefully you've already winterized your irrigation system or schedule your sprinkler blowout. If not, take...

Categories: Trees, Lawn & Garden Care

How to Compost now for spring | Tip of the Week things you need to know about composting

October 08, 2021
If you took a cue from last week's tip and mulched your leaves, you might have some extra leaf mulch in your yard. Or maybe you cleaned up your garden and have some plant material left...

Categories: Gardens

10 more members added to Designscapes Colorado's "STEP UP" Program

October 04, 2021
Photo The recipients of the 2021 "STEP UP" Program pictured from left to right: (Top row) David Lopez Cerda, Jorge Gutierrez Sanchez, Hector Flores Pina, Fabian Vargas Leon,...

Categories: Designscapes News, Company, Awards

A Letter From the ALCC President | October

October 01, 2021
As I write this letter and reflect on the past summer, since today is the first day of fall, I am proud of all the work our industry has done in keeping their teams safe and adapting their...

How to mulch leaves | Tip of the Week

October 01, 2021
Forget the dreaded feeling of dragging out the rake and trash bags to clock in some hours to get rid of those crunchy fallen leaves. What if we told you that the leaves will improve your...

Categories: Gardens, Lawn & Garden Care

Why you need landscape lighting | Tip of the Week

September 24, 2021
Imagine yourself relaxing on the terrace with a mug of tea or apple cider as you enjoy the cooler nights of autumn in Colorado. But fumbling in the dark with a mug of hot liquid is not a...

Categories: Outdoor lighting, Outdoor Living Spaces

How to get your lawn ready for fall | Tip of the Week

September 17, 2021
It's a good time to put in some work to help your landscape stay healthy as it heads into dormancy for the winter. It's still warm, but autumn begins next week and we look forward to...

Categories: Gardens, Maintenance, Lawn & Garden Care

How to plant a fall container garden | Tip of the Week

September 10, 2021
Last week we talked about planting now for next spring. If you want some seasonal color now, try a fall-themed container garden. You can make your own decorative creation with traditional...

Categories: Gardens, Pots & Planters, Lawn & Garden Care, Design, Annuals & Perennials