Xeriscaping Experts of Northern Colorado

Xeriscaping is the practice of designing landscape to reduce or eliminate the need for irrigation. We use a combination of Colorado native drought tolerant plants, trees and shrubs, landscaping rocks, mulches, and decorative boulders to create a visually beautiful but low maintenance landscape. 

Why consider xeriscaping? ​

• Conserve water and save on your water bills

• Rebates and incentives may be available through your city/town

• Reduce fertilizer use with native plants

• Low maintenance (low water requirements and low weeding/pruning needs)

In the Longmont, Colorado area, we like incorporating native plants in xeriscape landscapes; this helps ensure the best results! Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, resulting in less maintenance overall. We suggest some plants: Feather Reed Grass, Spirea Bushes, Blue Avena Grass, butterfly bushes, butterfly bushes, Lilac shrubs, rose bushes, Maple trees (Japanese Maple, Autumn Blaze Maple), Boxwood Trees, Burning Bushes, and more! 

Xeriscaping in Colorado saves water, reduces maintenance, protects the environment, and can even enhance property value while giving you a beautiful, resilient landscape.

Xeriscaping is a landscaping approach that focuses on water-efficient plants and designs, and it’s especially beneficial in Colorado due to the state’s semi-arid climate, water restrictions, and seasonal extremes. Here’s a breakdown of the benefits:

• Water Conservation

  • Lawns are one of the largest consumers of residential water. Xeriscaping limits or removes turf grass and replaces it with plant beds, decorative rock, or ground covers that need much less water.

  • Xeriscape landscapes use plants that naturally thrive in Colorado’s dry climate. Native grasses, perennials, and shrubs require far less irrigation than traditional turf lawns once established.

  • Xeriscaping can reduce outdoor water use by up to 50–75%, which is huge for both environmental sustainability and your water bill.

• Lower Maintenance

• Cost Savings

  • Reduced water use means lower utility bills.

• Environmental Benefits

• Aesthetic Flexibility

• Resilience to Colorado Weather

  • Native plants are adapted to Colorado’s hot summers, cold winters, and occasional hail.

• Reduces Wildfire Risk

  • Xeriscaping is especially helpful in Colorado because it reduces wildfire risk while still creating an attractive, low-water landscape.

  • Traditional landscaping can produce large amounts of dry grass, leaves, and mulch, which are ideal fuel for wildfires. Xeriscaping minimizes these materials and replaces them with non-combustible ground cover.

  • Drought-tolerant plants remain healthier during dry Colorado summers, meaning they are less likely to become brittle and flammable.