Outdoor Design Group

A warm welcome to Hannah Mersmann, who has joined our team for the summer!

A recent fun new project- Creating an outdoor work space and entertaining area in a Colorado backyard, next to and ADU / office

Has anyone worked in Denver / Front Range with these Sky Pencil Holly (Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil')? Photo was taken yesterday in Denver (not our project)

After our unusually mild winter, we’re seeing some surprising growth patterns across the Front Range. Butterfly Bushes and large shrub roses are already leafing out at 5' or higher—well above their typical early-season start.

If we can avoid any "heavy, wet spring snow" breakage, we are looking at a massive growth year for several species. Aside from roses, expect to see significantly less die-back and larger displays from:

Desert Willow

Sumac

Mock Orange

Artemisia

What are you noticing in your garden or on your project sites this week?

👋 Network, we need your help! We are still looking for the right person to fill our open Residential Project Manager position.

This is a new role for our team, which means there is a massive opportunity for advancement and the chance to truly make the position your own. We are looking for a self-starter who is ready to take the reins and drive this forward.

Know someone who would absolutely crush this? Let us know, or send them this post! 👇

It’s been an incredible year of growth for us at Outdoor Design Group. Because we are scaling up our residential business, we are looking for an ambitious individual to join our crew. If you know a talented landscape designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, We would love to connect with them!

Local project spotlight! ✨ We recently finished up a custom screen wall and xeriscape design for a great client here in Arvada. There’s nothing better than seeing a vision come to life—especially seeing these honeysuckle vines starting to climb! 🌿

What do you think of this low-water look?

Welcoming Juan Rodriguez to the Team!

We are thrilled to officially introduce the newest member of the Outdoor Design Group family, Juan Rodriguez. A graduate of Iowa State University’s landscape architecture program, Juan joined us this past fall and has already made a significant impact.

We’re lucky to have his talent and energy in the studio. Join us in giving Juan a warm welcome!

Interesting changes to Boulder's landscape code, including "no new junipers will be allowed citywide and must be removed as part of new or redevelopment projects"

Boulder City Council approves landscaping overhaul to save water and reduce fire risk The changes ease permit requirements, restrict water-intensive landscaping and ban new junipers, with the new rules set to take effect March 1.