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Designscapes Colorado Wins Gold ELITE Award Email
Written by Colorado Green Now   
Monday, March 11, 2024 12:00 AM

Colorado Green Now

Residential Design/Build — Over $500K Designscapes Colorado | Kianna Creek Ranch, Sedalia

The design for this semi-sustainable working 200-acre ranch incorporated a newly remodeled home, an in-law home, historic barns and a newly constructed barn, a riding area, a round pin, Sedalia’s original homestead, and an existing seasonal pond. The landscape designer was challenged with connecting the ranch with a neighboring property to create one collective ranch, which entailed designing fields to rotate cattle and livestock.

A commercial-grade irrigation system that includes holding tanks and a cistern uses well water to irrigate 2 acres of lawn and gardens surrounding the main house. Stepstone paths lead to the stables, spa and sunken trampoline in one direction and to the chicken coop and orchard in the other. Vegetation and fencing make the house feel like part of the ranch while providing a safe space for the family’s four children.

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Save the Date - H-2B Fly in

Sungari redbead cotoneaster shrub

 
Sungari redbead cotoneaster shrub Email
Written by Plant Select   
Monday, March 11, 2024 12:00 AM

Colorado Green Now

SunGari redbead cotoneaster is a versatile shrub requiring minimal maintenance

Ctoneaster racemiflorus var. soongoricus is a versatile, durable and adaptable large arching deciduous shrub that will reduce your yard maintenance and look beautiful at the same time. The toughest cotoneaster available, it can be planted as a windbreak on the plains or as a casual hedge row to disguise a neighbor’s fence.

In mid-May, you will enjoy masses of half-inch white flower clusters tucked among ovate- shaped, army green leaves. And the bees will be buzzing.

Designers love to use this plant in smaller yards and south- or west-facing courtyards. It will a add a level of interest that active gardeners strive to achieve. Trained into a multistem ornamental tree, the 8-foot-tall size fits nicely under the eaves of a house or elegantly over a split rail fence. The graceful arching branches will crown a magical spot with basal plantings of flax, foxglove, primrose or golden storksbill. Let these low-maintenance perennials reveal their flowers and fall color for the full magical effect.

Redbead’s adaptability means this cotoneaster grows nicely in all the heat and wind that can occur on three sides of a house. It will not look pleasant on the shady north side of any tall solid structure, though it will probably live. After the leaves turn a prosaic yellow brown in the fall, they drop quickly, revealing why it’s called redbead. Small, bright red quarter-inch fruit will hang onto the branches until you pull the holiday lights off in January. Redbead is not as messy as you might surmise. The birds do a good job of gobbling up berries as they ripen. This is a perfect plant for all demanding steppe climates. Read more in our winter magazine issue.

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Save the Date - H-2B Fly in

Designscapes Colorado Wins Gold ELITE Award

 
Save the Date - H-2B Fly in Email
Written by Colorado Green Now   
Monday, March 11, 2024 12:00 AM

Colorado Green Now

Save the Date and Book Your Room – H-2B Fly in

ALCC will be joining NALP on May 21 and May 22 in Washington D.C. for our annual “fly-in”. It is vital for Colorado’s landscape community to meet with its’ representatives to keep the pressure on! There are many new staffers we need to educate and our representatives need to understand the labor shortages continue in Colorado. Please save the date and make plans accordingly. 

This fly-in will be very similar to those in the past.  For new folks, we will provide you with lots of information.  Also, ALCC will be scheduling these meetings for you so there is no need for you to worry about that.  Here is the anticipated timeline and more details will come as the date gets closer. Please let me know if you plan to attend.

Tuesday May 21st

  • 5:00 – 7:00 pm Drinks (Location TBD)
  • Dinner on Own, we will organize dine arounds upon request.

Wednesday May 22nd

  • 7:00 – 8:30 am Breakfast and Briefing (Location TBD)
  • 8:30 – 4:00 Congressional Visits on the Hill

We will do our best to not book meetings past 3:00 so that you can fly home in the evening.  We want to minimize your time away from your Company and Family, but this is a crucial time to advocate for H-2B reforms.  This is a free event to attend; however, you do need to cover your own expenses for your hotel and transportation to DC.  We will provide you with drinks on Tuesday so you can meet other folks in the industry.  On Wednesday morning, we will be providing breakfast the morning of along with a briefing to prepare you for your meetings on the Hill.

We have a room block reserved for you at the Hamilton Hotel for a rate of $329 per night.  We only have 50 rooms available so if you plan to attend, please use the link to book your hotel quickly.  If we run out of rooms, we will try our best to either expand our room block or look for other nearby hotels.

Reserve your room with this link - Hamilton Hotel Washington DC - Reservations - Room Availability (synxis.com)

 
GreenCO’s Annual Hill Visit March 20th! Email
Written by GreenCO   
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 12:00 AM

Colorado Green Now

Act Now: Advocate for protection of your company at GreenCO’s Annual Hill Visit March 20th!

Your active participation in advocacy can make all the difference. ALCC-GreenCO's Annual Hill Visit at the state capitol on March 20th, from approximately 8:30 a.m. until lunchtime, presents a crucial opportunity for you to join forces with like-minded professionals and champion the interests of our industry. There are several key issues including pesticides, turf replacement, small gas engine conversion and others that could impact your business that ALCC and it’s GreenCO partners are actively working on. Here is a recent report (add Hicks and Assoc report) and real-time bills that are being tracked: https://app.coloradocapitolwatch.com/bill-tracker-votes/0/1550/2024/0/

Here's why your involvement is paramount:

  1. Empowerment Through Education: Dive deep into the legislative process and gain invaluable insights into how policies are shaped. Arm yourself with knowledge to effectively advocate for the issues that matter most to GreenCO.
  2. Direct Engagement with Decision-Makers: Your voice matters, and this event offers a direct line of communication with legislators. Seize the opportunity to express your concerns, share your expertise, and influence decision-making at the highest level.
  3. Strategic Preparation for Impact: We'll provide comprehensive briefing materials and equip you with persuasive talking points on current bills. Be prepared to make a compelling case for the changes our industry needs.
  4. Experience Democracy in Action: Step into the chambers and witness firsthand the legislative process at work. By observing the Senate or House in action, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the mechanisms driving policy decisions.
  5. Collaboration and Networking: Connect with fellow advocates and industry leaders who share your commitment to advancing our collective interests. Forge alliances, share best practices, and amplify our impact through unified action.
  6. Exclusive Access to Decision-Makers: Enjoy a box lunch while engaging in meaningful conversations with legislators who are dedicated to addressing the concerns of GreenCO members. Your insights and perspectives are invaluable in shaping future policies.

Together, we can drive positive change and ensure a vibrant future for our industry. To secure your place, please RSVP by emailing John McMahon at [email protected].

Don't miss this opportunity to be a catalyst for progress. Join us as we advocate for a brighter tomorrow.

 
ALCC to host electrical equipment conversion educational session Email
Written by Colorado Green Now   
Monday, February 26, 2024 12:00 AM

Colorado Green Now

Is your company in the process of converting a crew to electric equipment? Would you be interested in sharing your story with other ALCC members? ALCC is planning to host an educational session on the considerations of conversion to electric equipment and is looking for panelists who have either converted all or part of an existing crew to hand-held electric equipment or is in the process of doing so.

Please contact Melissa Emdin at 720 307-5092 or email [email protected] if you are interested in participating in an educational session.

 
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