Rethink your yard · Denver & the Front Range
Xeriscape landscaping for Denver yards
We design and install low-water yards across the Denver metro: native plants, rock and decomposed granite, drip irrigation, and lawn removal. Less mowing, a smaller water bill, and a yard that still looks good in August.
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Reviews
What Denver homeowners say
“The neighbors love our new yard. Plus, I got a $1,985 rebate from my city. The city worker came by to review my new front yard and new plants and said it’s the nicest xeriscaped yard he’s seen while in his role. The design is exactly what I envisioned and the work was done on time.”
“We couldn’t be happier with the results of our newly redone xeriscaped front lawn! From the very beginning, Leah was clear, communicative, and incredibly knowledgeable. She walked us through every step of the process and even took us to pick out plants, making sure we were involved in the entire experience. The crew worked quickly and efficiently…”
“They designed and created a beautiful front yard and porch for us. They even created a special play area for the kids. We have actually met several neighbors since Xeris Landscaping completed the project last month because people have knocked on our door to tell us how great our front yard looks! … Plus, this local company is more affordable than many others we researched.”
What we do
Low-water yards, built by a Denver crew
Most of our work starts with a lawn nobody wants to mow or water anymore. We take it out, design around what actually grows here, and install native plants, rock, and drip that look good on a fraction of the water. Most of our work is on homes. We also take on commercial and HOA properties.
Xeriscape Installation
Front yards, backyards, and full conversions: soil prep, rock, native plants, and drip.
Custom Design
A plan drawn for your soil, sun, and slope before anything gets dug.
Lawn Removal
Take out the bluegrass and replace it with a yard that doesn't need spray irrigation.
Sod Removal
Removal only. We cut it, haul it, and leave clean ground ready for what's next.
Plant & Install
Native and low-water perennials, shrubs, and trees picked for zone 6a.
Rock & Decomposed Granite
Cobble, river rock, boulders, and DG paths and patios.
Drip Irrigation
Sprinkler-to-drip conversions that water the roots, not the sidewalk.
Hardscaping
Flagstone, pavers, walls, and patios.
Artificial Turf
Pet-friendly, PFAS-free turf for backyards, dog runs, and play areas.
Putting Greens
Backyard putting greens built on a properly compacted base.
Commercial & HOA
Low-water conversions for HOA common areas and commercial sites, planned around Colorado's 2026 turf rules.
Fences & Structures
Fencing and features that finish the space.
How it works
Estimate, design, install
Free estimate
Tell us about your yard online, by text, or by phone. We come out, walk the property, and measure.
Design
You get a plan with plants, materials, and a real price. Design is $500, credited back on projects over $5,000.
Install
Our crews handle removal, grading, rock, planting, and drip, start to finish.
Our pricing starts at $6/sq ft for xeriscape and general landscaping, $10/sq ft for artificial turf, and $8/sq ft for concrete and hardscape. Every yard is different, so the real number comes from the site visit. Get a ballpark first.
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Across the Denver metro
We work across the Denver metro and the Front Range. Not sure if you're in range? Text us your cross streets.
Recent projects
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The Definitive Guide to Xeriscaping the Front Range
Plant lists, real costs, rebate hacks, and the design principles that separate a pro xeriscape from an amateur one.
Field notes
Denver xeriscape guides
Denver Just Banned All Lawn Watering Starting October 1 — And It Runs Into Spring 2027
Denver Water ended lawn watering Oct. 1, 2026, and the ban runs into spring 2027. What's banned, what's still allowed, and why your trees are the real risk.
Native Alternatives to Popular Landscape Plants: The Denver Swap List
Burning bush, boxwood, maiden grass, Kentucky bluegrass — the nursery standards most Denver yards are built on. Here's the Front Range native that does the same job on a fraction of the water.
Xeris Landscaping Featured on FOX31: Save Water & Rethink Your Lawn
Xeris Landscaping was featured on FOX31's Great Day Colorado. See how Denver homeowners are saving water, adding color, and qualifying for rebates with water-wise landscaping.
Congress Park's 10,000 sq ft Native Garden: From Weekly Mowing to Once-a-Year
How Congress Park turned 10,000 sq ft of tired Denver lawn into a native garden that cut watering from 3x a week to once every 6 weeks — and maintenance to once a year.
14 Tough Trees That Actually Thrive in Denver
The best trees for Denver and Front Range yards — 14 tough, proven picks for clay soil, alkaline ground, drought, and brutal cold, by shade, native, and ornamental use.
So You Want to Go Full Xeric With Your Denver Yard
Ready to go full xeric in Denver? Here are 22 low-water plants that actually thrive in Front Range clay, altitude, and cold — organized by how you'd use them.
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