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Video on How to Winterize Your Irrigation System
Although we recommend a full winterization of your irrigation system, including blowing out all the lines using a compressor, this is a quick way to drain your backflow to prevent freeze damage from an early freeze prior to when you might typically shut down your system.
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Ten Tips When Hiring a Landscape Contractor
Ten Tips When Hiring a Landscape Contractor Installing a new landscape is an investment of time, money and emotion. Making sure you hire the right landscape contractor for the job is important to ensure you are satisfied with the final product. These tips for hiring a pro will help you identify specific professional requirements and personal qualities to look for.
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Green Strategies for the Colorado Landscape
Green Strategies for the Colorado Landscape The Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado provides this great resource for a sustainable approach to landscape design, installation and maintenance in order to conserve and protect Colorado resources. READ THE GUIDE (pdf)
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Checklist for Winter Watering During the dormant season, plants don’t seem to tell us much about how thirsty they are. Grass doesn’t look overly stressed, leaves don’t appear wilted and because we are inside more, we tend not to be thinking so much about plants being thirsty. In the next growing season, plants can and will show the effects of winter drought stress. Plants can suffer root loss due to dehydration during winter and spring. If you aren’t able to water your landscape, hire a landscape pro to do the work for you. It’s a good investment in the long-term value of your property. Diggable Designs will perform this service at a cost of $125 for 2 hours of on site watering time, hoses provided. Any additional time over the two hours is $40 per hour or $20 per half hour. Please give us a call to schedule this valuable service: (303) 525-9595.
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Diggable Designs Talks Residential Green Roofs
Diggable Designs Talks Residential Green Roofs Residential projects pose some unique challenges for green roofs. You may need to work with a structural engineer before installation begins. Michael Moore, general manager and co-owner of Diggable Designs, another ALCC Sustainable Landscape Partner, learned this as the company first launched a residential green roof design and installation project in the Highlands area of Denver. Homes in this neighborhood are narrow, and tower four to five stories high.
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ALCC Outlook Award Recognizes Mike Moore
ALCC Outlook Award Recognizes Mike Moore Michael Moore (Diggable Designs Landscape Construction, Lakewood) received the 2016 Outlook Emerging Leader Award from ALCC. The Colorado native grew up in Centennial and graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in landscape horticulture. After receiving his degree, he spent some time in California before returning to Colorado to establish Diggable Designs with his wife Jessica, a designer, and friend Dylan Hicks as operations manager. Within his business, Moore is respected for practicing integrity, kindness and service. Others in the industry know him to be honest, sincere and helpful – all qualities that mark a long-term industry leader. Since 2012 Moore has been the leader of the Denver Chapter’s Day of Service. His estimating and organizational skills have driven the success of these projects. Each year, Moore has risen to new challenges while completing renovations or installations at different Denver metro area schools. And all of the projects have been successful thanks to his project management, advance planning, and calm demeanor. In 2016, he dealt with a new level of difficulty to the Day of Service event held at Green Mountain High School by adding a teaching component. One dozen students worked side-by-side […]
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2017 Day of Service Project – Landscape Education Opportunities
2017 Day of Service Project – Landscape Education Opportunities For the 2017 Day of Service, ALCC’s Southern and Denver Chapters helped local high schools move their training programs forward by creating outdoor areas where students will learn and practice hands-on skills. In Lakewood, Denver Chapter members returned to Green Mountain High School to expand work begun during last year’s Day of Service to build more outdoor learning areas. They completed Phase I of a two-year project and now instructor Courtney Mayo’s students have seven raised garden beds, graded areas to place a hoop house and chicken coop – plus pathways connecting all the stations. Mayo said he was in awe of all that industry pros could accomplish in one day. Several students were selected by their teachers to work alongside industry volunteers. READ THE FULL ARTICLE (pdf)
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2016 Day of Service Project – Outdoor Learning Gardens
2016 Day of Service Project – Outdoor Learning Gardens ALCC chapters joined landscape industry professionals across the country for the annual Day of Service on April 22, volunteering time and materials to help local communities restore and install new landscapes. ALCC chapters worked with schools and students on projects to enhance awareness and learning about landscapes and their value. Diggable Designs joined the Denver Chapter to work alongside students in the Career Pathway Program at Green Mountain High School, Lakewood. The project involved renovating beds at the main entrance and creating an outdoor learning lab garden. Rather than working for a school, this was the first time volunteers worked with its students. They removed/replaced rock mulch, relocated some plants and planted new ones.
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The Eco Gardener’s Journal: Sustainable Landscaping Practices
Welcome to The Eco Gardener’s Journal, where outdoor living is redefined through sustainability. We move beyond traditional landscaping by blending creativity, function, and environmentally friendly practices. Our goal is to transform your outdoor spaces into thriving green havens that reflect your style while honoring the planet. Sustainable landscaping isn’t just about appearances—it’s about building ecosystems. By conserving water, enriching soil, and planting with purpose, we create gardens that flourish naturally. This journal explores the core practices that turn landscapes into resilient, beautiful, and eco-conscious environments. Chronicles of Sustainable Landscaping Versatility: Eco-friendly gardens adapt to all settings, whether it’s a small urban yard, a community space, or sprawling countryside. Sustainability scales with your vision. Balance: Thoughtful design ensures plants, soil, and water systems work together, creating harmony between nature and human enjoyment. Efficiency: Smart practices such as rainwater harvesting, composting, and drip irrigation reduce waste and help gardens thrive with fewer resources. Requirements To cultivate sustainable landscapes, we combine expertise with modern tools and eco-friendly strategies. From selecting native plants to designing water-wise systems, our approach ensures your outdoor environment thrives while conserving resources. Types of Sustainable Landscaping Sustainable practices can be applied in many different contexts, each tailored to create […]
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