Sustainability

We prioritize efficient irrigation systems to conserve water and enhance landscape health. Our approach begins with smart irrigation design, utilizing correctly sized pipes and materials, paired with precise spray head coverage. For both new installations and renovations, we minimize overspray, runoff, and evaporation by incorporating MP Rotator nozzles and drip irrigation.

MP Rotators: These high-efficiency nozzles deliver rotating streams of water, resistant to wind interference. This ensures water reaches your lawn effectively, avoiding misting. Their slow application rate promotes even water distribution, allowing the soil to absorb water efficiently, resulting in 30% less water use compared to traditional sprays.

Drip Irrigation: Our primary method for watering landscape plants, drip irrigation delivers water directly to the roots, significantly reducing evaporation. This slow, targeted application supports large zone capacity, irrigating multiple plants with a single valve, which saves water and reduces costs. It also keeps foliage dry, minimizing disease risk.

Our clients seek landscapes that are visually appealing, low-maintenance, and water-efficient. We champion xeriscape landscapes, which are beautiful, sustainable, and use significantly less water than traditional designs.

Xeriscaping: Contrary to common misconceptions, xeriscaping isn’t limited to yucca and cactus. A well-designed xeric and native planting plan can be lush, colorful, and textured. Success hinges on proper soil health and irrigation tailored to the plants’ needs.

Rethinking Lawns: Lawns are ideal for recreational or high-traffic areas, but reducing or eliminating them, especially in smaller front yards, can save time and resources—no more mowing, fertilizing, or excessive watering. Dynamic xeriscapes require thoughtful design, incorporating mixed materials like boulders, large cobble rock, and mulches. While the initial investment may be higher, the long-term savings in maintenance and water costs are substantial.

Healthy soils are the foundation of a thriving landscape. We address soil quality to ensure long-term plant vitality.

Soil Amendments: Most soils have clay-heavy compositions, which we counteract by amending with organic matter at a rate of 4 cubic yards per 1,000 square feet along the Front Range. This improves drainage and nutrient content. For problematic soils, we offer testing to develop a tailored amendment program.

Soil Health: We enrich soils with organic macro- and micronutrients and beneficial organisms like mycorrhizae, a fungus that enhances water and nutrient uptake through a symbiotic relationship with plant roots. Our planting process includes backfilling with a soil mix containing slow-release organic fertilizers and applying custom compost tea to give plants a strong start.

Sustainability extends beyond design and maintenance—we strive to minimize waste by repurposing materials.

Bark Mulches: We use bark mulches to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, regulate soil temperature, and reduce evaporation and erosion. When used without weed barrier fabric, these mulches break down naturally, enriching the soil.

Material Recycling: On nearly all projects, we separate materials for recycling or reuse. Organic debris is composted, concrete is crushed into aggregate, metals are recycled, and hardscape materials like rock, pavers, and lumber are posted online for community reuse. This approach reduces costs and supports environmental responsibility.