If you are debating working with a landscape architect to draft plans or jump straight into a yard…read morerenovation, I highly recommend getting plans done! Having a detailed set of plans makes sure you can get like-bids from different contractors and compare them -- otherwise you are really comparing apples to oranges. Is the cheaper bid really cheaper, or is it not as thorough? Even though getting plans is an additional step and cost, it can save you so much in the end, ensure you get exactly what you want done, and allows you to phase in your project while still keeping to the original vision (if you can't spend all the moolah on one big bang). With all that being said, It has been such a pleasure working with Gary to turn our dream yard into a reality! He took our perspective and ideas and also provided input/suggestions based on his years of experience -- For example, what plants have invasive roots and to avoid, how to create and open flow while also developing separate entertaining areas, etc. Through a series of drafts, reviews, and revisions he has helped us get together an amazing plan for our backyard space. He is always punctual with meetings and deliverables and very responsive to texts and emails. Lastly, he is helping us figure out which elements we should implement first to make sure we don't have to do any rework with later phase implementations. I highly recommend Gary for your landscape architecture needs -- you won't be disappointed!

I started working with Gary last fall on the secret garden I've always wanted. He listened to my…read moreideas and shared his, making the plans come to life with color and vibrancy. The plants are in, the work completed and his work exceeded my expectations!! My grandchildren and I will enjoy reading and telling stories.... within our secret garden:)

They kept me informed about every step and worked with me to complete the project on my timeline…read more The work was completed to my satisfaction.

My yard looks terrific and the team was great to work with! I have a small shot gun yard so there…read morearen't a ton of options to fancy it up, but we did a paver area for some furniture, a turf area for the dogs, a small paved area at the back for standing planters and a nice walkway to the front gate. I love it all!

A Cautionary Review of Land Designs by Colton Our Experience…read moreand Lessons Learned Initially, our experience with Land Designs by Colton seemed promising. The project kicked off smoothly, and we had high expectations based on their assurances and professionalism during the early stages. However, as the work progressed, significant issues began to arise, tarnishing our trust and satisfaction with the company. And then they ghosted us. The Tree Planting Disaster One of the first major problems we encountered was with the landscaping aspect--specifically the planting of trees. Out of the nine trees planted, six died within a relatively short time frame. We had been informed that these trees were under warranty for a year, which gave us some initial reassurance. Unfortunately, when we sought replacements for the dead trees under this warranty, the company did not honor their commitment. This was deeply frustrating and marked the beginning of a series of disappointments in dealing with Land Designs by Colton. Contract Issues Another frustration arose when we attempted to obtain a copy of our contract. We had initially accessed the agreement through Google Docs, but it was mysteriously deleted. When we reached out to Land Designs by Colton for a copy, they claimed they could no longer provide it due to changes in their system following an update. This lack of accountability and transparency added to our growing unease with the company. The Deck Extension Debacle The most costly and distressing issue was related to a deck extension they built for us. After the work was completed, we discovered that the extension had not been permitted--they assured us that this was not necessary. As we began the process of obtaining necessary permits, we learned that the construction itself was not done to code. Specific deficiencies included: * Footings that were not deep enough * Railing spindles with uneven spacing * Stairs that failed to meet code requirements These violations have forced us to reconstruct the deck to meet code standards, incurring additional expenses totaling thousands of dollars. In essence, the deck project has doubled in cost due to their negligence. This has been an incredibly stressful ordeal, both financially and emotionally. Conclusion Our experience with Land Designs by Colton has been nothing short of disastrous. What began as a promising relationship quickly deteriorated due to unfulfilled warranties, lack of transparency regarding contracts, and substandard construction practices that led to code violations. We hope our story serves as a warning to others considering working with this company. Proceed with caution and ensure that every aspect of the contract and work is meticulously monitored to avoid similar hardships. Beware of Land Designs by Colton. What seems fine at the start may end up costing you dearly in the end.

Jonathan is among the most unprofessional vendors I have ever come across…read more For background: I hired him to work on my front lawn, and warned him I'd need him to be flexible as I was also getting a fence installed. I paid him half up front and he did some work. When I needed him to return to finish the lawn after the fence was installed, he strung me along on a finish date for months. I tried to press him to finish the job, and he got nasty. I'd often get trapped in circular conversations with his assistant, who hides behind legalese language, while Jonathan's correspondence was filled with condescension, personal attacks, and threats. (As an example: See below his assistant's response as evidence of the kind of legal speak they use, and how they twist it around in their favor. Pegging blame on the customer without accepting responsibility for their own awful service.) And they're thugs. I had to file a police report after he and his workers broke into our backyard _and garage_ to reclaim what he says are his materials. Some $10 pipes. This is something they'll point to in the contract as a thing he has a right to do. Upon terminating his contract for stringing me along, severe unprofessional behavior, and even violating our safety and security, he charged a termination fee. This would be laughable if it weren't so vindictive. Despite it all, I did pay him whatever ridiculous invoice he'd excuse with his contract in order to get rid of all the vitriol he was turning my way. So... Be wary of his, and his assistant's, predatory contract which they rely on to get away with crappy service. You'll know he deems your project to not be lucrative for him, when he gives you side comments about him "doing you a favor." He lacks follow through to complete a job unless it's on his terms, and he lacks professionalism in dealing with client requests. He gets nasty and personal if you get on his bad side. He loves to tout his educational background, as if to reassure you he's somehow different or that you'd be getting excellent service. Don't fall for it. There are plenty of other contractors in the Denver area who do amazing work in a timely fashion without all the drama. Save yourselves the headache.

Incredibly professional. Attentive to time and quality of work…read more Great communication.

We recently used Wild Heritage Gardens to replace our grass-and-shrub front yard with…read morelow-maintenance pollinator-friendly plants and a patio that doubles as a firebreak (something that's been top of mind since the Marshall fire). From start to finish Jody and her team were wonderful to work with--they were highly knowledgeable, professional, communicative, and responsive, and took the time to make sure everything was designed and completed to a high standard. This project is something we'd been wanting to do for years, and it came out better than we could have imagined! We had a lot of different goals for what's a fairly small front yard with quite a bit of shade: we wanted an attractive design that would reduce water use and maintenance needs, support pollinators throughout the full growing season, create a firebreak near the house, have a nice space for our kids to enjoy, and add some edible plants/berries/herbs if possible. Wild Heritage went above and beyond in delivering on all of these criteria, and it's a strong testament to their experience, passion, and deep knowledge of landscape design, sustainable planting, water management, and construction. Our new front yard has quickly become a favorite place for our whole family to spend time, and our kids love running around the path, sitting on the rocks, watching bumblebees and ladybugs, and admiring each new flower that blooms. Our 6-year-old son now asks to go outside with us every night to read on the patio and is beyond excited to pick strawberries, gooseberries, honeyberries, and cherries as the plants grow and mature. And thanks to the high-quality soil, customized drip irrigation system, and detailed instructions Wild Heritage provided, the plants are already growing like crazy just a few short weeks after being planted. We've already gotten tons of compliments from our neighbors (both on our street and some that have been driving by), and we can't wait to see how our garden grows and changes over the coming years. We would highly recommend Wild Heritage Gardens to anyone considering this (or any) kind of landscaping project!

I personally have not used this company, but I talk my morning walks with my dog past a company…read morethat does use them. They always go above and beyond to acknowledge me and pause what they are doing to let me dog and I walk past. L

I saw the good reviews and pictures, and I wanted to use them for sure. When Christian knew they…read moreweren't going to be able to get me in when I wanted, instead of trying to hard sell me to change my date, he went above and beyond. He told me when they would be able to, and also suggested 2 companies that could do the work sooner. Amazing customer service! Thank you!!!

Melissa responded right away to my request and provided a detailed estimate of the job. She came…read moreahead of time to get a better idea of the project and the team did an awesome job of removing the gigantic bush in my back yard. Definitely consider using in the future.

From the owner: Welcome new homeowners! Colorado is a unique state with a unique landscape. Let us help you get…read morethe most out of this beautiful native and natural landscape from start to finish. We do small jobs, all the way to big projects involving full house design and lnstallation. We also do Sod, gravel, mulch, compost, seed, etc. If you want a more beautiful landscape, or just need some updating , you'll need a professional to do it. We bring more than 20 years of design experience to the table.

We recently committed to a new front and back yard with brand new hardscaping and Jacob provided us…read morewith an amazing design that we are in love with! Our design wanted a new covered patio, fire pit, shed pad with side walkway, and of course tons of native plants with some xeriscaping included. A pollinator area was included with several edible plants, and we couldn't be happier with the design.

From the owner: Switchgrass Design services encompass all aspects of outdoor spaces (plantings, hardscaping,…read morestructures, irrigation and lighting) with particular expertise in the following: -Sustainable landscape design -Drought tolerant and Colorado native plant design -Xeriscaping -Pollinator friendly plant design -Edible landscaping -Hardscaping - patios, decks, walkways -Outdoor kitchen design -Custom pergola and trellis design -Dry creek beds -Alternative lawn options -Water features -Fire features Call today for a free consultation!

*Disclosure: pictures were taken before all of the forms were removed. Communication was fantastic…read moreand we highly recommend using K&G! We added a 15x15 pad onto our back stairs and then a sidewalk from the bottom step to our driveway. We also had them go a little wider behind the fence to store our trashcans. Huge kudos to the entire crew who worked so hard for 2 1/2 days! We are very thankful and very happy with the final product! Pricing was very reasonable too.

Great transformation of my front yard! They'll definitely be doing my back yard when I get some…read moremore $$ together. Overall really great to deal with, Gabe is very responsive to questions, and knowledgeable. He looked at the whole yard and current landscape/features to demonstrate his vision with a great proposal. They were pretty affordable, considering all the rock and boulders he put in! Before he left he reset my sprinklers for the best outcome, and the sod is looking happy and healthy!

Really can't say enough great things about Lorin and his crew at Waterwise! From first contact with…read moreLorin, to understand my needs, project scope and estimating (thanks Chris), to the contract and scheduling, and invoicing with the front office (thank you Kristen!), to implementing the plan and getting the work done (thank you Ernesto), it was a great experience! The project was done expertly. It was done quickly. It was done at a great value. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Waterwise to anyone.

My mother was interested in having a waterfall and stream installed in her back yard. We went to…read moreWaterwise to discuss how to move forward with the process. Lorin started asking questions and we found out that what mother originally thought she wanted would be more maintenance than she was able to do. Thanks to Lorin for sharing your time and knowledge with us. You went above and beyond!

I was shocked at how much snow fell, and concerned my clients wouldn't be able to park or walk down…read morethe sidewalk to my office. Jerod was a life saver! He showed up at 4:00 am plowing the parking lot and shoveling the walks. His team is awesome!

From the owner: We offer Honest, Reliable, and Skilled services that our customers can trust and count on…read more Customer Service is our number one priority. We currently offer Handyman and Tractor Services for your Residential and Commercial needs. We offer full Property Maintenance and Preservation. With our Tractor services we can cover any rough grading needs as well as Brush Hogging and loader work. No need to gear up this winter because we have your Snow Removal Needs covered as well. From Commercial to Residential, we willkeep your walks and drives safe this winter.