Colorado Springs, Colorado
Paver patios, retaining walls, concrete, xeriscape and full yard redesigns for Colorado Springs homes, designed and built by a local, owner-led crew.
Building in Colorado Springs
This is where we live and where most of our work is. We've built in Broadmoor, Rockrimmon, Briargate, Flying Horse and the neighborhoods near Garden of the Gods, on new-build lots with bare dirt and on older yards that needed a complete rethink.
The city sits above 6,000 feet with intense sun, sudden hail, and winters that freeze and thaw the ground again and again. Everything we build here is planned around that: bases that drain, plants that belong, and irrigation that respects the watering rules.
What we do
One company for the whole yard, so the parts are planned together and built in the right order.
A full plan for the whole yard, built in the right order.
02Paver patios, walkways, steps and retaining walls on an open-graded base.
03Patios, walks and driveways, reinforced, jointed and sealed.
04Fire pits, pergolas, pavilions and outdoor kitchens.
05Low-water landscapes with real plants, rock and drip irrigation.
06French drains, dry creek beds, downspout lines and grading.
07Sod, trees, shrubs and perennials on prepared soil.
08Artificial grass for lawns, pet areas, putting greens and play areas, on a compacted base.
09Zoned sprinkler and drip systems set to your local watering rules.
10Low-voltage LED lighting for paths, steps, trees and patios.
Local knowledge
The west side is mostly decomposed granite that drains fast. North and east you find heavy clay that holds water and moves when it freezes. We check what you have before we design the base or pick plants.
Colorado Springs Utilities limits sprinkler watering to three days a week, and not between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. from May 1 to October 15. New sod can get a temporary establishment permit. We set your controller to match.
Retaining walls over four feet, measured from the bottom of the footing, need engineering and a permit through Pikes Peak Regional Building. Many neighborhoods also require HOA approval, and we provide the drawings you need for it.
Our work
Every photo is a Puskas Landscape & Design project. Each caption names the town where it was built.
From our clients
“Our yard is beautiful and their work was quality, he doesn’t cut any corners, not even when the job is wrapping up. The retaining wall they built is incredible quality. I was beyond impressed.”
Alisan MatthewsBackyard redesign with retaining wall · Google review
“This was a project that was postponed for two years because we could not find a company we felt could deliver but John and his team were different from the beginning.”
Frank LaPollaWater-efficient front yard ColoradoScape · Google review
Common questions
Yes. Our climate is semi-arid, and a well-designed xeriscape with drought-tolerant plants and drip irrigation uses far less water than lawn while still looking finished and intentional. Most of our clients keep some lawn where they use it and convert the rest.
Yes. That's the main reason we build pavers on an open-graded crushed stone base. Water drains through it instead of sitting under the patio and heaving when it freezes.
Often. A bare lot lets us plan grading, drainage, irrigation, hardscape and planting together from the start, which is the most cost-effective way to build a yard.
Start your project
Send a few details through the form. Here is what happens after you hit submit.
Someone from our team reviews your request and contacts you to schedule your in-person assessment.
John, the owner, walks your property with you. We look at grade, drainage, access and how you want to use the space, and take measurements.
Scope, materials and price, spelled out so you can see where every dollar goes.
Prefer to talk? (310) 227-3205
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