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Xeriscaping in Denver: The Complete 2026 Guide
What xeriscaping is, why it fits Denver's climate and 2026 water rules, the seven principles, plants that thrive here, what it costs, and how to get started.
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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.
Denver Hellstrip Landscaping: Designing the Strip That Kills Everything
Denver hellstrips bake in summer, get salted in winter, and get walked on year-round. Most plants fail. Here's how Xeris designs them to actually survive.
Xeriscape Colorado: The Statewide Guide to Laws, Rebates, and Regional Conditions
Xeriscape in Colorado: the HOA law (C.R.S. 38-33.3-106.5), SB24-005 turf limits, rebates by water provider, and Front Range vs. Western Slope conditions.
Xeriscape Doesn't Have to Be Boring: Native Plants for Color and Year-Round Interest
Xeriscape doesn't mean brown and boring. Denver yards can have color from March through October with the right native plants.
Artificial Grass for Dogs in Denver: What Actually Works (and What Doesn't)
The honest guide to pet turf in Denver — drainage, PFAS-free infill, heat, and what separates an install that lasts from one that smells in year two.
How Much Does Artificial Turf Cost in Denver? (2026 Pricing Guide)
Real 2026 pricing for artificial turf installation in Denver — per square foot costs, project type breakdowns, and what actually drives price variation.
Is Artificial Turf Worth It in Denver? The Honest Pros and Cons
Is artificial turf worth it in Denver? The honest pros and cons — heat, cost, water, PFAS, and who it makes sense for — from a crew that installs it.
How Artificial Turf Is Installed in Denver: The Step-by-Step Process
How artificial turf is installed in Denver, step by step — lawn removal, base prep for clay soil, seaming, infill, and a day-by-day timeline.
HOA Landscaping in Denver: Why You Need a Xeriscape Specialist, Not a Generic Maintenance Company
Denver HOAs are overpaying for landscaping that underperforms. Here is the case for choosing a xeriscape specialist — lower water costs, less maintenance.
PFAS-Free Artificial Turf in Denver: What to Ask, What to Specify
Colorado bars installing turf with intentionally added PFAS. Here's what PFAS-free actually means, which tests to ask for, and what to ask your installer.
Custom Putting Green Installation in Denver: What It Costs and What to Expect
What a custom backyard putting green in Denver costs and how it's built — hole count, shaping, ball roll, fringe turf, and what makes a green actually roll.
Xeriscape and Artificial Turf Together: The Low-Maintenance Denver Yard That Actually Makes Sense
Xeriscape and artificial turf aren't opposites. Here's how Denver homeowners combine both — turf where the yard gets used, native plants everywhere else.
Our Cities Are Fighting Their Own Climate — And Losing
Denver's medians and roadsides fight Colorado's climate. Here's what our cities could look like, what California is doing, and what SB24-005 changes.
Commercial Landscaping in Denver: Low-Water Solutions for Properties and HOAs
Denver commercial landscaping that cuts water and maintenance — xeriscape for HOAs, office parks, multifamily, and retail, and what SB24-005 now requires.
How to Choose a Xeriscape Contractor in Denver: Questions, Red Flags, and What a Good Proposal Includes
How to choose a xeriscape contractor in Denver: the questions to ask, the red flags to watch for, and what a good landscaping proposal should include.
Landscaping Cost in Denver: What a Yard Makeover Really Costs
What landscaping costs in Denver: front yard and backyard makeover prices per square foot, what pushes the number up or down, and how long it takes.
Front Yard Landscaping in Denver: Design, Cost, and What to Expect
Front yard landscaping in Denver: design approaches that work here, HOA rules, the install process and timeline, and what a front yard costs.
Landscape Design in Denver: What It Includes, What It Costs, and How to Choose a Designer
What landscape design in Denver includes, what a design costs ($500, credited on installs over $5,000), what you get, and how to choose a designer.
Best Time to Xeriscape in Denver: Spring vs. Fall and What to Avoid
When to xeriscape in Denver — spring vs. fall planting windows, what to avoid in summer, a month-by-month calendar, and how timing affects rebates.
Coloradoscaping vs. Xeriscaping: What the Name Change Actually Means
Denver Water rebranded xeriscaping as Coloradoscaping in 2024. Here's what the name change actually means, what it gets right, and where the non-native plant.
Decomposed Granite Landscaping in Denver: A Complete Guide
Decomposed granite in Denver — stabilized vs. unstabilized, cost per ton, how to install it right, and how to keep it weed-free long-term.
Best Grass Alternatives for Denver Yards
The best grass alternatives for Denver yards — buffalo grass, blue grama, creeping thyme, clover, and DG, with water use and maintenance compared.
Lawn Removal in Denver: Cost, Methods, and What Comes Next
How to remove your lawn in Denver — cost per sq ft, 4 removal methods compared, DIY vs. pro, and what to plant in its place.
Low-Maintenance Landscaping in Denver: What It Actually Looks Like
What low-maintenance landscaping actually looks like in Denver — native plants, drip irrigation, and rock mulch that cut annual upkeep to near zero.
Rock Landscaping in Denver: Cost, Types, and Design That Works
Rock landscaping in Denver — types, costs, design principles that separate great from mediocre, and what maintenance actually looks like.
Xeriscape Backyard Ideas for Denver: 9 Designs That Actually Work
9 xeriscape backyard ideas for Denver — designed around real use: dogs, entertaining, shade, drainage, and how you actually live in the space.
Xeriscape Design in Denver: A Step-by-Step Process Guide
The full xeriscape design process in Denver — site assessment, hydrozoning, cold-hardy plant selection, drip irrigation design, and what it costs.
12 Xeriscape Front Yard Ideas for Denver Homes
12 xeriscape front yard ideas for Denver — from prairie meadow to modern minimal, each designed for Colorado's climate and water reality.
How to Maintain a Xeriscape in Denver: A Complete Seasonal Care Guide
Xeriscapes are low-maintenance, not zero-maintenance. Here is the complete seasonal care guide for Denver xeriscape owners: spring drip checks, summer.
Xeriscape Rebates in Denver: How to Get Money Back for Replacing Your Lawn
Denver Water's 2026 xeriscape rebate program is closed — but other Front Range programs are still active.
Xeriscaping for Dogs in Denver: Design, Plants, and Ground Cover That Works
Dog-friendly xeriscape in Denver — the right ground covers, which plants to avoid, design strategies for dog runs, and how to keep it clean.
Denver Is Starting to Look Like Denver Again
Denver's landscapes are shifting back to native, water-wise plantings. Here's what that means for homeowners rethinking their yards.
Denver Water Restrictions 2026: Current Watering Rules and What They Mean for Your Yard
Denver Water's current drought rules: Stage 1 through April 2027. From Oct. 1, no lawn watering or spray irrigation — drip and hand-watering still allowed.
The History of the American Lawn—and Why Denver is Ready for a Greener Future
The American lawn was built on status, not sustainability. Here's the history behind it — and why Denver homeowners are ready to move on.
Drip vs. Sprinkler Irrigation: What’s Best for Your Denver Xeriscape?
Drip irrigation vs. spray sprinklers for Denver yards — compare water use, cost, and which system works best for xeriscape and native plants.
Top 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Xeriscaping in Denver
Avoid costly mistakes in your Denver xeriscape project. Learn the top 7 xeriscaping errors and how to design a thriving, low-water landscape that looks great.
Top 10 Native Plants for a Thriving Denver Xeriscape
The 10 native plants we lean on for Denver xeriscapes, plus the shrubs, grasses, and groundcovers that back them up, matched to sun, clay, and season.
How Much Does Xeriscaping Cost in Denver? (2026 Prices)
What xeriscaping costs in Denver in 2026: our per-square-foot prices, what yards of different sizes run, what moves the number, and which rebates are open.