Monument, Colorado
Paver patios, retaining walls, fire pits, drainage and hardy planting for Monument and the Tri-Lakes area, built for 7,000 feet and real winters.
Building in Monument
Monument sits near 7,000 feet on the Palmer Divide. It gets more snow, more hail and a shorter growing season than Colorado Springs, twenty minutes south. A patio or planting that works in town can struggle up here.
We build for those conditions: draining bases under every hard surface, plants rated for the cold, and outdoor spaces with fire and wind protection so you can use them more of the year. The photos here are from nearby Black Forest and Perry Park.
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
More freeze-thaw cycles mean base preparation matters even more. Plants are chosen for the colder zone, not for what the garden center in town has on sale.
Depending on your address you may be served by the Town of Monument, Triview or Woodmoor, each with its own summer watering schedule. We confirm yours before setting up irrigation.
Many Tri-Lakes neighborhoods have covenants and sit among ponderosa pine. We plan for approval and for fire-wise spacing near the home.
Our work
Every photo is a Puskas Landscape & Design project. Each caption names the town where it was built.
From our clients
“They were very thorough with ground preparations so that the end result would last for many years. Always in a pleasant attitude and came back immediately to fix an unexpected issue.”
Doug ColvardPaver walkways, patio and trees · Google review
“From the first conversation John stood out from every other company we spoke with.” “They kept us updated throughout the entire project which we really appreciated. We’re so happy with how everything turned out.”
JM Media MarketingPaver patio and fireplace · Google review
Common questions
Plenty: ponderosa and spruce, aspen in the right spot, serviceberry, potentilla, catmint, penstemon, yarrow and many native grasses. We avoid marginal plants that only survive in mild years.
A little. Ground thaws later and freezes earlier than in Colorado Springs, so we schedule Monument hardscape and planting with that in mind.
Yes. A fire feature, a wall or planting that blocks the prevailing wind, and good lighting add weeks to each end of the season.
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.
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