Low-water. Native. Resilient.
Xeriscaping for homes in Colorado Springs, Castle Rock and the towns between. Native and drought-tolerant plants, rock and drip irrigation, designed to thrive in our climate instead of fighting it.
Why it works here
Done right, a xeriscape has more color and texture through the year than a lawn does. It works with Colorado's sun, wind and dry spells by putting the right plant in the right place and giving each one only the water it needs.
It also fits where the Front Range is headed. Watering rules are tightening, Castle Rock already limits lawn on new homes, and local water providers pay rebates to replace thirsty turf.
What we do
Six parts that work together. Leave one out and the yard uses more water or looks bare.
Perennials, grasses, shrubs and trees chosen for our elevation, soil and sun.
Used with purpose, for structure and contrast, not as a blanket over everything.
A feature that looks natural and carries storm water where it should go.
Water delivered to the root of each plant, with almost none lost to wind or evaporation.
Amended soil so roots establish, and mulch to hold moisture and keep weeds down.
A smaller area of natural or artificial grass where kids and dogs actually use it.
How we do it
Plant choice gets the attention, but the first two steps do most of the work.
Plants are grouped by how much water they need, so nothing is overwatered to keep its neighbor alive.
We grade for drainage, build any dry creek beds and amend the soil where plants will go.
Drip lines go in on their own zones, then the plants, each at the right depth and spacing for its mature size.
Rock or wood mulch finishes the beds, and we program the controller for establishment.
Our work
Every photo here is a Puskas Landscape & Design project.
From our clients
“John immediately understood what my vision was for the yard -- turn it into a xeriscape wildflower meadow. Other contractors I spoke with had a hard time getting their heads around this, but John took the idea and ran with it, making excellent suggestions along the way.”
Jenny WeberXeriscape wildflower meadow · Google review
“After battling several summers with a South facing yard and the hot temps and ever present winds we decided to replace our front yard with Coloradoscape.” “He listened to our ideas and then brought thoughtful suggestions to improve upon the project.”
Devona CollierFront yard ColoradoScape · 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.
How much existing lawn and old material has to come out.
Larger plants fill in sooner and cost more. Smaller ones take a season or two.
Type of rock, and how many boulders have to be placed by machine.
Converting spray zones to drip, or building new zones.
Common questions
Yes, especially while plants establish in the first season or two. After that, most need a fraction of what a bluegrass lawn uses. Drip irrigation makes that easy to deliver.
Often, yes. Castle Rock Water runs a ColoradoScape rebate for replacing turf with water-wise landscaping, and other local water providers offer similar programs. Amounts and requirements change from year to year and some programs need approval before work starts, so check with your provider first. We can design to the program's requirements.
Colorado law limits how far an HOA can go in blocking water-wise landscaping, but most still have design guidelines and an approval step. We can provide the plan and plant list your HOA will ask for.
Low maintenance, not none. Expect some weeding while plants fill in, a cutback of grasses and perennials once a year, and a check of the drip system each spring.
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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