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“John came by and helped us find the perfect outcome for our backyard! We can’t stop spending our family dinners out here on the patio.”
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Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Landscaping and hardscapes in Highlands Ranch
Backyard renovations, paver patios, turf replacement and efficient irrigation for Highlands Ranch homes, planned around your water budget and community design review.
- 5.0 on Google47 homeowner reviews
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Building in Highlands Ranch
More yard, less water.
Highlands Ranch yards are compact, close to the neighbors, and billed on a water budget. That makes design matter: the right patio size, privacy where you need it, and planting that looks good without pushing you over budget.
The photos on this page are from our work in Castle Rock and Castle Pines, a few minutes south, on the same kind of clay soil.
What we do
What we build in Highlands Ranch.
One company for the whole yard, so the parts are planned together and built in the right order.
01
Landscape Redesign
A full plan for the whole yard, built in the right order.
02Hardscapes
Paver patios, walkways, steps and retaining walls on an open-graded base.
03Concrete Installation
Patios, walks and driveways, reinforced, jointed and sealed.
04Outdoor Living
Fire pits, pergolas, pavilions and outdoor kitchens.
05Xeriscape
Low-water landscapes with real plants, rock and drip irrigation.
06Drainage Systems
French drains, dry creek beds, downspout lines and grading.
07Sod, Trees and Plants
Sod, trees, shrubs and perennials on prepared soil.
08Artificial Grass
Artificial grass for lawns, pet areas, putting greens and play areas, on a compacted base.
09Sprinklers and Irrigation
Zoned sprinkler and drip systems set to your local watering rules.
10Outdoor Lighting
Low-voltage LED lighting for paths, steps, trees and patios.
Local knowledge
What's different about building in Highlands Ranch.
Water budgets
Highlands Ranch Water bills by budget, prohibits daytime sprinkler watering in summer, and adds restrictions in drought years. Efficient zones and drip on beds keep you inside your budget.
Turf replacement rebate
Highlands Ranch Water offers a turf replacement rebate when funding is available. Applications must be approved before work begins, and plain rock or artificial grass does not qualify.
Community approval
Exterior changes generally need approval from the community association. We give you a plan with materials and plants listed so the request is easy to file.
Our work
Recent work near Highlands Ranch.
Every photo is a Puskas Landscape & Design project. Each caption names the town where it was built.
From our clients
In their words.
★★★★★
“John installed artificial turf in our front area, and the transformation is absolutely beautiful — it exceeded our expectations! He delivered exactly what he promised, providing a thorough and transparent estimate with no hidden surprises.”
Danny MandellArtificial grass · Google review
Common questions
What Highlands Ranch homeowners ask us.
Can you design a project that fits the turf replacement rebate?
We can design to the program's published rules. Funding is limited and opens each spring, and Highlands Ranch Water must approve your application before any turf comes out.
How do you make a small backyard feel bigger?
By giving each part a job: one well-sized patio, a clear path, planting layered at the edges for privacy, and lighting that extends the space at night.
Is drip irrigation exempt from watering restrictions?
Drip is treated more leniently than sprinklers by many providers because it wastes so little. Rules change with drought stages, so we confirm the current ones for your address.
Start your project
Tell us about your Highlands Ranch project.
Send a few details through the form. Here is what happens after you hit submit.
A team member reaches out
Someone from our team reviews your request and contacts you to schedule your in-person assessment.
We do an 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.
You receive your quote
Scope, materials and price, spelled out so you can see where every dollar goes.
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