Native Plant Landscaping:
Colorado draws many residents with its beautiful views and quality of life, but continual development has sadly depleted populations of local wildlife and threatened biodiversity.
On top of this, much of the planting installed after development is either turf grass and/or plant species that are not native to the region. Non-native plant species often require more water, fertilizer, and other inputs, and do not offer as much to local pollinators a native plant landscape would.
Choosing plants that are native to The Front Range is vital to the continued support of our essential pollinators, and biodiversity as a whole.
Why Choose Natives?
​Native plants are exceptionally adapted to our local climate and soils. Once established, they require very little water, minimal maintenance, few inputs, and are much less susceptible to pests and disease.
There are countless native species that are just as beautiful and interesting as exotic species!
Native plants are extremely important for supporting pollinators, local wildlife and biodiversity. At a time when we are seeing a startling decline in countless wildlife populations, this is more important than ever. Even small garden plots planted with native plants can make a difference.
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Landscape Restoration:
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In addition to native planting, we also offer restoration services. This is a slightly different approach with the goal of using only plants and materials that were originally found in a specific ecosystem in order to return the land to its "original" form.
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The USDA Restoration Framework Team defines restoration as:
"the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed."
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“gardens planted with natives, even in urban areas can add food, shelter and other important resources for wildlife, including mammals, birds and native pollinators.”
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- quote obtained from CSU Extension Publication:
Low Water Native Plants For Colorado Gardens: Front Range and Foothills (p. 4)