Turf Conversion & Waterwise Landscapes

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Turf Conversion & Community-Scale Waterwise Landscape Services

Turf conversion is most successful when design, irrigation, and maintenance are aligned from the start. We partner with homeowner associations (HOAs), metro districts, and community organizations throughout Northern Colorado to plan, fund, design, and build waterwise landscapes that replace high-water turf with resilient, functional alternatives. From irrigation optimization and rebate support to municipal coordination, our integrated approach ensures turf conversion projects conserve water, enhance ecology, and perform well over time.  Turf conversion at a community scale is a phased process, and many projects take 12–24 months from initial design through funding, approvals, and construction, depending on scope, timing, and municipal requirements.

  • HOA & community turf conversion planning
  • Irrigation system evaluation & optimization
  • Grant & rebate funding proposal assistance
  • Municipal minor amendment support
  • Landscape construction & waterwise implementation
  • Specialized post-installation maintenance

If you have any questions regarding landscape design please feel free to contact us.

Client Centered

Designed around your community’s goals

Planning & Approvals

From assessment through approvals

Design Build

Integrated design & construction ensures success


Why Turf Conversion Matters

Converting large areas of unused irrigated turf to waterwise landscapes offers HOAs in Northern Colorado measurable benefits:

  • Significant reduction in summer water use
  • Lower irrigation and maintenance costs
  • Landscapes designed for our local High Plains arid climate
  • Flexible spaces that balance function and ecology

Many municipalities and water providers now incentivize turf removal projects — including programs that can offset design and construction costs while supporting community water conservation goals. Learn more about Northern Colorado’s turf removal rebate programs and how they can help fund your project.

Our Turf Conversion Services

HOA & Community Landscape Planning

We partner directly with HOA boards and property managers to assess existing conditions, prioritize areas for conversion, and build phased implementation plans that balance budgets and timing.

Irrigation Audits & System Optimization

Our specialists evaluate aging irrigation systems and recommend upgrades and controls that support waterwise landscapes and efficient watering practices.

Grants, Rebates & Funding Support

Waterwise helps identify and pursue applicable local rebates, utility incentives, and conservation grants that help fund turf conversion planning and project implementation.

Municipal Compliance & Submittals

We prepare the documentation required for Municipal amendments and approvals, ensuring your turf conversion project meets all local requirements.  Learn how Colorado’s new landscaping laws affect Northern CO communities in our detailed blog.

Design Build Implementation

From demolition of existing turf to installation of climate-adapted plantings, new irrigation, and landscape features — we build meticulously with long-term performance in mind.

Specialized Native Maintenance

Once installed, we provide maintenance tailored for waterwise landscapes, focusing on irrigation calibration, plant establishment, seasonal care, and long-term health.  Our approach goes beyond the traditional “mow & blow” model—prioritizing stewardship, performance, and ecological resilience.  Ongoing irrigation management and native landscape optimization are provided exclusively through our maintenance services and are not offered as stand-alone consulting.

            Learn more in our blog: Beyond the Mow & Blow.


The Waterwise Turf Conversion Process & Advantage

We use a structured process similar to our landscape design methodology, scaled for community landscapes:

  1. Discovery & Site Evaluation
    Understand existing conditions and HOA goals.
  2. Concept Planning & Budget Alignment
    Develop concepts shaped by community priorities and phased budgets.  This phase helps set realistic timelines and expectations for funding, approvals, and phased implementation.
  3. Funding & Approval Support
    Assist with grants and municipal processes to keep projects moving.
  4. Design Build & Installation
    Implement the turf conversion with coordinated design and construction.
  5. Maintenance & Optimization
    Establish long-term maintenance that reinforces water savings and plant health.  Provided for our on-going maintenance clients.

With over two decades of landscape experience and a design-build culture rooted in sustainability and client collaboration, Waterwise brings deep knowledge of Northern Colorado’s climate, water challenges, and municipal processes to every turf conversion project.

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Our service area is Fort Collins and close neighboring communities

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