Xeriscape Installation Colorado Springs

Installing a xeriscape yard is more than swapping grass for rocks. Done right, it requires proper grading for drainage, soil amendment, weed barrier installation, strategic plant placement, drip irrigation, and the right mulch layer. Our crews have completed hundreds of xeriscape installs across Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region.

Our Installation Process

1. Site assessment and design: We walk your property, evaluate sun exposure, drainage patterns, and HOA requirements before drawing up a plan.
2. Turf removal: Existing grass is removed cleanly, with no herbicides that linger in soil. We haul everything away.
3. Grading and drainage: Proper slope ensures rain drains away from your foundation and doesn't pool on hardscape.
4. Weed barrier installation: Commercial-grade fabric, not the cheap stuff that fails in two seasons.
5. Drip irrigation layout: Low-flow drip lines to every plant zone, with a smart controller if desired.
6. Plant installation: Native and drought-tolerant species placed for mature size, sun, and visual impact.
7. Rock and mulch finish: Decomposed granite, river rock, or flagstone as your top layer. Your choice.

Typical Installation Costs

Most residential xeriscape installs in Colorado Springs run $8 to $20 per square foot installed, depending on plant density, rock type, and irrigation complexity. A typical 1,000 sq ft front yard comes in at $9,000 to $18,000. Colorado Springs Utilities rebates of up to $1/sq ft can offset a significant portion. We handle the application.

Why Professional Installation Matters

DIY xeriscape fails most often due to poor drainage (plants drown in heavy rain), inadequate weed control (weeds push through thin fabric within a year), and wrong plant selection for Colorado's altitude and freeze-thaw cycles. Our installs come with a 1-year plant warranty and a drainage guarantee.