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.
“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:
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:
Because the same team designs and builds the project, nothing gets lost in translation between the plan and what actually goes into the ground.
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:
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.
"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:
Mapping how your yard will actually be used, room by room, before a single plant goes in the ground
Species chosen for our soil, sun exposure, and water restrictions, not a generic catalog list
Species chosen for our soil, sun exposure, and water restrictions, not a generic catalog list
Grading and watering systems that protect your foundation and keep your landscape healthy through dry summers
Including residential landscape lighting to extend how your yard functions after sunset
From initial concept to final plan, we design spaces that are built to last.
Your Colorado landscape needs a plan, the right materials, and a crew that knows how to build for our climate. We've been doing this since 1994. Let's create your vision.
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.