Denver & the Front Range · Built for the arid West
Rethink
your yard
Design-led xeriscape, native planting, and hardscape — engineered for Colorado's climate and made to last.
Water-wise, by design
Xeris is building the definitive xeriscape brand for the arid West — starting where water matters most. Denver is our home market. The model travels.
What we do
Water-wise, done right
Custom Design
Xeriscape-first plans tailored to your soil, sun, and slope.
Plant & Install
Native, low-water perennials, shrubs, and trees for Zone 5b.
Hardscaping
Decomposed granite, flagstone, pavers, and outdoor living.
Artificial Turf
Pet-friendly, PFAS-free turf and putting greens built to last.
Lawn Removal
Replace thirsty turf with resilient, water-wise landscapes.
Fences & Structures
Fencing and features that finish the space.
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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.
The Front Range xeriscape authority
Field notes & guides
Denver Just Banned All Lawn Watering Starting October 1 — And It Runs Into Spring 2027
Denver Water's board voted to end the lawn watering season October 1 — and the ban carries into spring 2027. Here's what's banned, what's still allowed, why your trees are the real risk, and what to do this fall.
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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