Preparing Commercial Properties for Late-Summer Storms: A Practical Guide
Late-summer storms in Colorado can roll in fast, bringing heavy rain, hail, high winds, and flash flooding. These weather conditions can create serious challenges for commercial properties, especially those with high foot traffic or large outdoor spaces. For property managers, late July and August are the ideal times to prepare. Taking a few key steps […]
A Seasonal Maintenance Guide to Keeping Your Landscape Pristine Year-Round
As the seasons change, so do the needs of your landscape. That’s why we’ve crafted this comprehensive maintenance and service schedule to guide you through each month, ensuring your landscape stays vibrant and healthy no matter the weather. January: Winter Prep As the winter chill sets in, it’s essential to protect your landscape from harsh […]
Protect Your Property: How to Safeguard Trees from Summer Storms
Summer storms are an inevitable reality, particularly in Colorado, where fluctuating temperatures often bring about extreme winds capable of turning trees into potential hazards. While it’s impossible to fully ‘storm-proof’ trees, proactive steps can significantly reduce risks and liabilities associated with potential harm to people and property. Pruning It is important to prioritize proper tree […]
Landscaping Tip: The Importance of a Smart Drip Irrigation System
Denver is considered a semi-arid climate, meaning it is halfway to being a desert. The dry climate can be harsh on plants, which need air, sun, nutrients, and water to survive. To ensure your property’s appearance is maintained, a smart irrigation system should be utilized. Watering only the top 3-4 inches of your plants, trees, […]
Xeriscaping 101: Understanding the Benefits and Best Practices
In the arid climate of Denver, water conservation has become a top priority for both homeowners and commercial property managers. One effective and sustainable landscaping solution gaining popularity is xeriscaping. Derived from the Greek word “xeros,” meaning dry, xeriscaping is a water-efficient landscaping method that not only conserves water but also enhances the beauty and […]
Winter Landscaping Guide: How to Protect from the Colorado Cold
Did you know Denver gets 57 inches of snow a year? As winter blankets the picturesque landscapes of Colorado, it brings with it a unique set of challenges for maintaining the outdoor appeal of commercial properties. DCPS understands the importance of winter landscaping in preserving the aesthetic charm and functionality of commercial spaces. In this […]
Dutch Elm Disease: Recognizing the Silent Killer of Elm Trees
The elm tree has long reigned supreme with its sweeping canopies and towering presence. The two most common types of elm trees in Colorado are the American and Siberian elm. These majestic giants face a formidable adversary known as Dutch Elm Disease (DED). We will explore the insidious nature of Dutch Elm Disease and provide […]
Unveiling the Emerald Ash Borer: Recognizing the Signs of Infestation
Arapahoe County recently reported a sighting of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive insect that poses a significant threat to North American ash trees. The detection occurred within the City of Littleton near the border with Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Centennial. With this concerning development, residents are urged to educate themselves, prepare, and explore […]
Capital Improvement Budget: Top 5 Focus Areas on Your Property for the 2024 Budget Season
As a property manager, you know that maintaining your property is key to ensuring its long-term success. This is why having a capital improvement budget is crucial. A capital improvement budget is a plan that outlines the property’s upcoming improvements, repairs, and maintenance projects. By having a plan in place, you can ensure that your […]
Plant and Tree Health Care: Preparing for Spring
Spring is a time of transitioning weather and, as such, a time when your commercial property’s plants and trees will also begin to change. After a long, cold Colorado winter, there are certain steps necessary to maintain tree health care and prepare for this shift. The most crucial plant health care tips are discussed below. Clean Up […]
Is Pest Control Worth it for your Commercial Landscape?
Do you know the negative impacts that pests can have on your property? Pests can lead to numerous issues, such as decreasing revenue, negatively impacting reviews, and potential property damage. You may be wondering how you can keep your commercial landscape completely pest-free. You do not have to keep up with landscape maintenance alone. Commercial landscape […]
How to Deal with Snow Mold and Winter Tree Damage
Spring is almost in full bloom, which means it’s time to start thinking about your landscaping. Winter can be tough on your plants and trees, so it’s important that you make sure to inspect them for damage. Two common problems you may encounter are snow mold and winter tree damage. Read on to discover ways […]
Spring Maintenance Tips for Your Commercial Property
With spring knocking on winter’s door, it’s time to start thinking about your commercial landscape maintenance plans. This is a great time to prepare your property for a healthy, colorful season. Timing is crucial when it comes to landscape maintenance. Now is when you want to assess and manage the winter damage on your plants, […]
The Essential Landscaping Element That’s Often Overlooked
As we gear up for the spring and summer months ahead, the DCPS landscaping team readies for another season of landscape construction, also known as hardscaping. What is Hardscaping? Hardscaping is all the non-living elements of landscape design, practical element from driveways to sidewalks, retaining walls, and benches. It’s the essential structure that allows visitors […]
Five Things to Know About Plant and Tree Care
Are you looking to ensure your landscape is healthy? Here are five things to know about plant and tree care to help keep your landscape in good shape! Tree Pruning Tree pruning is the process of removing dead, diseased, and loose branches from trees. It is done for the health of the tree, but it […]
Improving Resident Satisfaction Through Routine Maintenance
As a manager of a multifamily property, there’s a lot of responsibility on your shoulders; from collecting rent to facilitating repairs, there’s a lot you’re multi-tasking on a daily basis. Whether you manage large-scale apartment buildings or single-family homes, property maintenance is vital in keeping your property value up and keeping your residents safe and […]
Three Summer Landscaping Tips
Want your landscapes to stand out this summer? Here are three summer landscaping tips to make sure your landscapes stands out and out lasts the rest! Focus on Maintenance The easiest way to maintain the beauty and safety of your commercial landscape is by employing regular maintenance that is both consistent and timed for effectiveness. […]
How To Prepare Your Commercial Landscape For Fall
Revitalize Mulch and Dethatch Mulch is great at protecting landscapes during the high heat of summer and cold chills of winter. Before the temperature plummets, we recommend revitalizing and extending the life of your mulch by turning it over. Use this opportunity to add more mulch as needed to protect your commercial landscape. Another important […]
Benefits of Air Excavation for Trees
DCPS Landscaping is now offering air excavation services as part of our tree health care initiative. Using an Airspade we are able to gently dislodge the soil around tree roots. This allows us to reveal the roots, metal, or pipes beneath the soil’s surface, we can then provide care to the roots without damaging the […]
Extra Moisture Promises Beautiful Blossoms and Worrisome Weeds
Most of Colorado experienced abundant precipitation in March, and high moisture levels in our soil should promote gorgeous blooms on flowering trees and shrubs. Only a late frost before or during blossoming time could spoil the anticipated show. The downside is the unusually high levels of weeds germinating in all that moist earth. Fortunately, at […]
