Services
Xeriscape & Water-Wise Landscaping
Less water, less mowing. A landscape made for Colorado.
Xeriscaping just means designing a yard around low water use. Denver Water coined the word here in 1981. Done right it's colorful and full of life, not gravel and cactus.
We use Colorado plants, drip irrigation, mulch, and a layout that makes sense. You get less water, less mowing, and a yard that doesn't look bare.
It doesn't have to be all or nothing. Plenty of people convert a hard-to-water strip, a slope, or the front yard first and keep grass where they actually use it.
It still needs water and some upkeep, especially the first couple of years while the plants root in. We'll tell you what to expect before anything goes in the ground.
What's included
Low-water design built around your property
Turf removal and lawn conversion
Colorado plants that get by on less
Drip irrigation for beds, trees, and shrubs
Mulch and rock to hold soil moisture
Help finding your utility's turf-replacement rebate
Field notes
What 20+ years here taught us
Denver Water coined the word "xeriscape" in 1981. It was built for this climate.
Denver averages about 14 to 15 inches of moisture a year. That's why low-water yards pay off across the metro.
A lot of Colorado utilities pay rebates for pulling out lawn. Check your city's current program before you start.
Common questions
- Is xeriscape right for my yard?
- Good fit if you've got lawn you never use, spots that are hard to keep watered, or you just want a smaller water bill and less mowing. Less of a fit where kids and dogs need something green to play on, though artificial turf covers that in a lot of yards. We'll walk it with you and tell you straight.
- Does xeriscape mean no watering at all?
- No. New plants need regular water the first season or two while they root in. After that it's far less than a lawn, but low water isn't no water.
- Will a xeriscape look like a gravel lot?
- Not if it's designed well. Good ones use layered plantings, seasonal color, and varied textures. Rock and mulch are part of the design, not the whole design.
Free estimates · Aurora, Denver & the Denver metro area
Get a free xeriscape & water-wise landscaping estimate
Tell us about your project and we'll be in touch.