It's a matter of give and take...

We hear these concerns from clients all the time - 

I need to plant trees and shrubs in my yard, but don't know what grows well here in Colorado. 

My lawn uses up so much water and takes lots of time and money to maintain. What can I replace it with?

I need privacy. I can't sit on my deck and relax without feeling like the neighbors are staring right at me.

Sometimes our yards can take more than they give back. We spend time maintaining them to look nice but don't really use them as much as we would like. Our yards become the space we glance at briefly on our way to the front door. Or the backyard that the dogs use but not the human folk. Shouldn't our yards work harder for us? Shouldn't we be able to enjoy our outdoor spaces as much as we do our indoor spaces?

Our yards should be beautiful and functional additions to their homes. It should be a place where we can enjoy time relaxing by ourselves, or with family and friends. We should look outside our windows and enjoy the beauty of the spring flowers and the changing fall colors of the leaves. It should be a private space that's protected from the elements, where we can sit, relax, and unwind from the busy-ness. This is what our yard should give back to us. And I believe this is possible!

A good landscape design will provide all of these elements for you. Through plant selection, you will have trees and shrubs that will be successful in your specific growing conditions, and give you a variety of textures and colors to enjoy year-round. Re-working the function and flow of your yard will give you more space to relax, entertain, and play. Sustainable design practices can give you food from your garden, provide a habitat for wildlife and even cool your house. In short, you will have a yard where you actually want to spend time in and that benefits you and others.

Work with us and we can make your outdoor spaces into your favorite places!