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,…
Timing a xeriscape project in Denver matters more than most homeowners expect. Get it right and plants establish before the stressful seasons hit — they're rooted and resilient heading into…
Dogs and xeriscape are not naturally opposed — but a poorly designed xeriscape and dogs definitely are. Pea gravel that gets tracked everywhere. Plants that are toxic to dogs. Surfaces…
Most Denver homeowners who want low-maintenance landscaping don't want a moonscape — they want something that looks intentional and cared-for without demanding three hours every weekend. The problem is that…
The front yard gets all the attention, but the backyard is where Denver homeowners actually live. It's where the grill is, where the kids play, where the dog runs —…
Denver front yards have a problem that grass can't solve anymore: too much sun, too little water, and a climate that demands a different approach. The good news is that…
Most homeowners come to xeriscape design the same way: they're done with the lawn, they've seen a neighbor's yard that looks great, and they want that — but they have…
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…
Looking to create a low-maintenance, water-wise yard in Denver? These 10 native plants are perfectly suited to Colorado’s USDA Zone 5b and are essential for a thriving xeriscape that supports…