Sod, trees and planting design
Sod, trees and planting for homes in Colorado Springs, Castle Rock and the towns between. Selected for our elevation and soil, installed correctly and sent home with a care guide.
Why soil comes first
New-build lots here are mostly compacted clay with the topsoil scraped off. Sod laid straight onto that, or a tree dropped into a tight hole, struggles from day one, no matter how healthy it was when it arrived.
So we start with the ground: loosening and amending the soil, setting the grade, and picking plants that suit the sun, wind and elevation of your yard. Then we tell you exactly how to water them.
What we do
Living material and the groundwork that keeps it alive.
Installed on prepared, graded soil so it roots quickly and grows in evenly.
Compacted ground loosened and amended before anything is planted, on every job.
Placed for shade, structure and mature size, and planted at the correct depth.
Layered for color, texture and interest in every season.
Shaped, amended and edged, with drip irrigation and mulch.
The finish layer that holds moisture, keeps weeds down and ties the yard together.
How we do it
Four steps, and the first one matters most.
On every sod job, the compacted ground is loosened and amended, and the grade is set for drainage.
Each plant is matched to the sun, wind and water of the exact spot it's going.
Trees at the right depth with room for roots. Sod laid tight on moist soil and rolled.
Irrigation is set for establishment and you get our Plant Watering and Care Guide.
Our work
Every photo here is a Puskas Landscape & Design project.
From our clients
“John did an excellent job with several landscaping jobs including removing shrubs near our foundation, amending soil, and planting some small trees. On time, reasonable rates, careful of property, and lots of fun to work with. He was recommended to me by the Sprucery in Parker.”
Kristin CrowellShrub removal, soil and tree planting · Google review
“PLD did a wonderful job of planting Junipers in my back yard. They cut the weeds, used fill dirt and compost and mulched it all. It looks wonderful, they also installed a new garden area.”
Margaret BeranekJuniper planting and new garden area · Google review
Pricing, explained
Every quote we write breaks the project down so you can see where the money goes. These four things move the number the most.
Square footage of lawn and beds.
Larger trees and shrubs give instant impact at a higher price.
How much the existing ground needs to be loosened, amended or regraded.
Whether zones exist or need to be added to water the new plantings.
Common questions
Spring and early fall are easiest on new plants, because soil is warm and the heat is mild. Summer installs work too, they just need closer attention to watering in the first weeks.
New sod needs light, frequent watering until it roots, which is more than the normal three days a week. In Colorado Springs that takes an establishment permit from Colorado Springs Utilities. For sod it lasts 28 days and lets you water more often, and the application asks for proof that the soil was prepared first. Soil preparation is part of every sod install we do, and we give you what the application needs. Other water providers have their own versions, and we'll point you to the right one for your address.
Sod is cooler underfoot, costs less to install and needs water and mowing. Artificial grass costs more up front, stays green all year and needs almost no upkeep, which suits small yards, dog runs and shaded spots where grass struggles.
You get our Plant Watering and Care Guide, written for our climate, and your irrigation is set up for the establishment period. If something doesn't look right, call us.
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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