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ColoradoScaping Certification featured in Colorado WaterWise
By Morgan Hopkins-Crawley, Denver Water Colorado is joining the movement of promoting state-specific water-wise landscaping, shifting away from the thirsty green carpet of Kentucky Bluegrass. The Associated Landscapers of Colorado (ALCC) and Colorado State University Extension Service (CSU Extension) have partnered to create the ColoradoScaping™ Certification Program, training landscape professionals…
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Holiday Lighting: Light Up Your Home Like a Pro
Expert guidance from Novelty Lights on creating professional-quality holiday displays As Colorado neighborhoods begin their annual transformation into winter wonderlands, many homeowners wonder how to achieve those perfectly spaced, professionally installed holiday light displays that make certain homes stand out. Jim Hardaway, COO of Novelty Lights and member of the Associated Landscape…
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Planting the seeds for long-term success through Employee Ownership
Written by Hal Benninger at Center for Community Wealth Whether you own a landscaping business or work for one, you understand the value your work brings to the community. You’ve built the company from the ground up—navigating challenges, developing expertise, and serving your neighbors with dedication and pride. But as…
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ColoradoScaping: Using Native, Water-Wise Plants to Create Beautiful, Sustainable Landscapes
Denver7’s Danielle Grant met up with Phil Steinhauer, owner of Designscapes Colorado and a member of the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado, to explain what a ColoradoScape is all about and the benefits in your backyard! As we inch closer to fall in Colorado, many homeowners and HOAs may think the landscaping season is…
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How to keep your grass green during the hot, summer months
By Danielle Grant, ABC Denver7 As the dog days of summer set in and the sizzling heat ramps up, so does the stress on our exterior landscapes. Denver7’s Danielle Grant met with landscaping expert Nicole Stone, of LMI Colorado, and member of the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado, at SiteOne Landscape Supply in Brighton…
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Autonomous Mowers Transform Colorado’s Commercial Landscapes
How technology and expert planning come together for green spaces that serve our communities—whether in HOA neighborhoods, business parks, or public grounds. Walk through any modern business campus or community park in Colorado, and you might spot them: quiet, efficient robotic mowers methodically maintaining pristine turf while life continues normally…
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Fleet Maintenance Revolution: Monthly Mechanic Subscriptions for Landscaping Companies
The Challenge of Equipment Maintenance For landscaping contractors, keeping a fleet of vehicles and equipment running smoothly is one of the most critical—and challenging—aspects of business operations. The question that haunts many business owners is simple: How do I effectively service and maintain my landscaping fleet and equipment without breaking…
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Smart Seeding for Healthier Landscapes: Choosing the Right Seeds and Suppliers
The Foundation of Successful Landscaping In the world of landscaping and land management, the seeds you choose can make the difference between a thriving, sustainable landscape and one that struggles to establish and maintain itself. Whether you’re restoring habitat, managing a property, or running large scale seeding projects, selecting the…
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Northern Water’s Water Efficiency Team Debuts New Conservation Garden Demonstrations
In the fall of 2024, Northern Water wrapped up phase II of the Berthoud Campus Development project at its headquarters, which focused on conservation and sustainability. As part of this campus expansion, the Water Efficiency team has been working diligently to install new water-wise demonstrations in the Conservation Gardens. These…
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Xeriscape With Design
During this year’s ProGreen EXPO, I had the opportunity to present on Xeriscape design and other landscape ideas. I wanted to give new design concept ideas that could be brought back to our clients and be useful to landscape companies. Motivational speaker Tony Robbins always says, “If you come away…
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IRRIGATION + WATER MANAGEMENT
Preparing landscapes for the use of effluent irrigation As water conservation and sustainability practices take hold in response to growing environmental concerns, property owners and landscape maintenance contractors are leading a significant shift in irrigation and landscape practices. Traditionally, commercial landscapes have relied on clean, potable water for irrigation, which…
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Advocacy in Action: Key Legislative Developments Impacting Colorado’s Landscape Industry
With the 2025 Colorado General Assembly in full swing, ALCC and its members have been actively advocating for policies that protect our industry. On February 5, ALCC, along with the Pesticide Coalition, participated in a Legislative Day at the Capitol, where we educated lawmakers and gained support for key issues…
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