News

  • Creating and Maintaining a Beautiful Fall Landscape

    Expert advice from Dan Grange on transforming your yard for autumn success featured on NBC 9 NEWS Denver  As summer’s intensity gives way to autumn’s cooler days, many homeowners find themselves facing a familiar dilemma: how to keep their landscapes looking vibrant and engaging through the fall season. Dan Grange,…

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  • Join the ALCC Women in Green Networking Group

    The Women in Green networking series celebrates women’s contributions to the industry while creating a space for women in landscaping to come together, network, and acknowledge the unique attributes and skills that women bring to the industry.  Don’t miss ALCC’s Women in Green Lunch and Learn with guest speaker:  Lisa Mason…

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  • The Annual Damage Prevention Summit & Expo 

    The Colorado 811 Damage Prevention Summit & Expo is a growing and essential event for Colorado Utility Owners, Excavators, Locators and other dedicated professionals protecting our underground utility infrastructure in Colorado. The summit features educational sessions, expert panels, hands-on workshops, networking, and a keynote from Coach Donnie Campbell—the real-life inspiration for “Ted…

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  • When is the best time to prune trees around the Denver metro? 

    By: Danielle Grant  ‘Tis the season to start thinking about taking care of your trees before the first snowstorm hits the Denver metro area. Denver7’s Danielle Grant met up with certified arborist Tony Hahn with DCPS and a member of the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado to talk about why it’s important to…

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  • Expand Your Garden with Seed Collections

    By: Northern Water Seed collection is a great, low-cost method for garden expansion. While collecting and propagating seeds requires time and patience, the results are rewarding whether you collect from your own garden or a friend.  When collecting, look for ripe seeds that pull off the plant easily and have…

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  • Proper lighting to make your backyard landscape pop without breaking your budget

    Lighting can add ambiance to your backyard during the evening hours, and a Colorado landscaping expert said installing it doesn’t have to break your budget. Denver7’s Danielle Grant met with landscaping expert Matt Akabane, with Hughes Landscaping and a member of the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado, to talk about what kind of…

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  • Colorado 811 Highlights 811 Day and the Importance of Safe Digging in Colorado

    Each year on August 11, 811 Day, Colorado 811 joins with partners and communities across the state to celebrate 811 Day—a reminder of the vital role the 811 “Call Before You Dig” service plays in public safety. As Colorado continues to promote safe digging, Governor Jared Polis has joined Colorado…

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  • What is New from the Flower Trials 

    Debi Borden-Miller with the Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Association and member of Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado shares all about the CSU Flower Trials and some of the gorgeous new plants that will be available in the future in her feature segment on NBC 9 NEWS in the Backyard!

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  • Best drought-resistant plants for gardens

    Donovan Ryan with Environmental Designs and member of Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado talks about the best plants for Colorado’s dry climate in the Backyard on NBC 9 News Denver.

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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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  • In the Garden on NBC 9 NEWS: Water Smart 

    Frank Kinder from Northern Water was just featured on NBC 9 NEWS Denver sharing simple, easy water-wise irrigation tips, how you can save water in your landscape this summer — and keep your lawn green all season!

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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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