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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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H-2B Cap Hit
Written by Colorado Green NOW! As expected, DHS/USCIS announced today that the H-2B cap for the first half of FY26 was reached on September 12th. Beginning October 1st, NALP can start pressing DHS to release supplemental visas, and NALP is already coordinating efforts on Capitol Hill. Please stay tuned for grassroots…
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Predictable Profits: The Case for Flat Monthly Billing Rates
By Jill Odom of the National Association of Landscape Professionals If you offer recurring services like lawn care and landscape maintenance, your company has the opportunity to improve your cash flow by implementing monthly installment payment plans. Rather than only invoicing customers after completing a service, this payment model allows you to…
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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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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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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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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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Remembering Dr. Tony Koski
The Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado mourns the loss of our beloved friend, colleague, and industry champion, Dr. Tony Koski, who passed away on Saturday, July 12, after courageously battling pancreatic cancer. Throughout his journey, Tony exemplified the grace, optimism, and unwavering dedication to education that defined his remarkable career.…
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Choosing the Right Plant Material for Colorado’s Climate
Expert guidance on selecting water-wise plants that thrive in Colorado’s unique conditions Colorado homeowners are constantly looking to spruce up their yards, perusing and wandering through garden centers filled with endless rows of colorful plants. But faced with so many options, how do you know what will actually thrive in Colorado’s…
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