Denver Water officially retired the word "xeriscaping" in 2024 and replaced it with "ColoradoScaping." If you've been seeing that term in rebate program materials or Denver Post coverage, that's why.…
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…
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…
Let's kill a myth right up front: xeriscaping is not zero-maintenance. It's low-maintenance — and that difference matters if you want your landscape to actually thrive instead of slowly unravel.…
Discover how xeriscaping can reduce your water bills by $360-$960 per year while creating a beautiful, low-maintenance yard designed for Denver's climate.