Residential Landscape in Colorado: Landscaping Services

1st Green Colorado is a landscaping company based in Colorado, providing complete design and build services for homeowners across the state. We offer residential landscape design and installation for yards of all sizes, whether you’re starting with a blank slate or upgrading an existing space. Our team understands how landscapes perform in Colorado’s climate, and every project is managed from the first sketch through construction and long-term care, all under one roof. This page covers everything you need to know about our residential landscaping services: what we offer, how the process works, what to expect during installation, and answers to the questions homeowners ask most. We’ve been doing this since 1994, and that experience shows in the details: soil graded to drain correctly, plants chosen for our elevation and weather swings, and hardscape built to outlast a Colorado winter.

What Professional Residential Landscaping Includes

“Landscaping” covers a lot of ground, and we think professional residential landscaping should mean more than mowing and mulch. When you work with us, your project typically includes:

  • Landscape layout and planning: mapping how your yard will actually be used, room by room, before a single plant goes in the ground
  • Plant selection for the Colorado climate: species chosen for our soil, sun exposure, and water restrictions, not a generic catalog list
  • Outdoor living design: patios, gathering areas, and transitions between your indoor and outdoor spaces
  • Drainage and irrigation planning: grading and watering systems that protect your foundation and keep your landscape healthy through dry summers
  • Material and feature recommendations, including residential landscape lighting to extend how your yard functions after sunset

From Blueprint to Backyard: Our Installation Process

Design is only half the job. Our crews handle the full residential landscape installation, so you’re not left coordinating separate contractors for grading, planting, and hardscaping. That means:

  1. A site walk and design consultation
  2. A finalized plan with materials and plant selections
  3. Grading, irrigation, and drainage work
  4. Planting, hardscape construction, and finishing touches
  5. A final walkthrough before we call the job done

Because the same team designs and builds the project, nothing gets lost in translation between the plan and what actually goes into the ground.

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Why Homeowners Choose Us as Their Residential Landscaping Company

There’s no shortage of residential landscape companies in Colorado, but not all of them design, build, and maintain in-house. As a licensed residential landscape contractor, 1st Green Colorado is a landscaping company and company that has been part of the regional landscaping industry for many years, and that longevity comes down to a few things:

  • One in-house crew: a dedicated, professional team delivering quality work with expert craftsmanship from design and installation to materials, with no hand-offs and no guesswork for an amazing finished result
  • A safety-first, quality-first approach to every job site
  • Real familiarity with Colorado soil, water rules, and seasonal weather
  • Straightforward communication from the first estimate to the final walkthrough, which is why clients looking for a great company value the consistency throughout the job

Residential landscaping rarely stands alone. Most homeowners pair it with other services to get the outdoor space they actually want, whether that’s residential hardscaping for patios and retaining walls, a water-wise xeriscape design using decorative gravel and crushed stone to cut down on irrigation, ongoing landscape maintenance covering lawn care, aeration, and irrigation repairs, or shade-giving pergolas and outdoor kitchens for those who love to entertain. Every project draws from our own nursery and materials, so plant health and quality are never in question.

What Professional Residential Landscaping Includes

"Landscaping" covers a lot of ground, and we think professional residential landscaping should mean more than mowing and mulch. When you work with us, your project typically includes:

Landscape layout and planning

Mapping how your yard will actually be used, room by room, before a single plant goes in the ground

Plant selection for the Colorado climate

Species chosen for our soil, sun exposure, and water restrictions, not a generic catalog list

Outdoor living design

Species chosen for our soil, sun exposure, and water restrictions, not a generic catalog list

Drainage and irrigation planning

Grading and watering systems that protect your foundation and keep your landscape healthy through dry summers

Material and feature recommendations

Including residential landscape lighting to extend how your yard functions after sunset

What is Included

Landscape layout and planning

Plant selection for Colorado climate

Outdoor living design including patios and gathering areas

Drainage and irrigation planning

Material and feature recommendations

From initial concept to final plan, we design spaces that are built to last.

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FAQ

What does residential landscaping include?

A full residential landscaping project typically covers design and planning, plant selection, grading and irrigation, hardscape elements like patios or walkways, and optional add-ons like lighting or outdoor living features. We scope each project to match your yard, budget, and how you plan to use the space.

Cost depends on the size of the property, the scope of the design (planting only versus a full landscape architecture plan), and whether hardscaping or irrigation work is included. We provide a detailed estimate after an on-site consultation, and you can request a free quote before work begins so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Both. We’re a residential landscape contractor that designs and builds in-house, so the same team that creates your plan also installs it. Skilled professionals manage both phases, which helps keep the finished result consistent with what was designed.
Yes. Residential landscape lighting can typically be added to an established landscape without disrupting existing plant beds or hardscape, and it’s one of the most cost-effective ways to extend the use of your yard into the evening.
Yes. If reducing water use or upkeep is a priority, we design with xeriscape principles, drought-tolerant plant selections, and artificial turf where it makes sense, so your landscape stays attractive without a heavy maintenance schedule. Sustainable choices can still create lush gardens while working with Colorado’s climate and nature. We also use native garden planting to shape Colorado landscapes that use less water and still deliver beautiful landscapes.