Colorado gets about 14 inches of precipitation a year. Most of that falls as snow, mostly in the mountains, mostly not in your yard. What lands on the Front Range…
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Beautiful low-maintenance, low-water landscapes
Drive any major road in Denver — Colfax, Federal, Sheridan, Wadsworth — and look at what's planted along the edges. Strips of struggling bluegrass baking in 95-degree July heat. Medians…
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Decomposed granite is the most common ground cover in Denver xeriscape — and for good reason. It's affordable, natural-looking, works with every plant style from modern minimal to cottage garden,…
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Rock landscaping is one of the most popular — and most misunderstood — home improvement choices in Denver. Done well, it's a beautiful, low-maintenance, water-saving transformation. Done poorly, it's a…
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Wondering what xeriscaping actually costs in Denver? Here's what real projects run in 2026, plus how to use Denver Water rebates to bring the price down.
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Confused about whether to use drip or sprinkler irrigation in your Denver xeriscape? This guide compares both systems and helps you choose the best option for saving water and keeping…
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