Sustainable & Water-Wise Landscapes

Explore environmentally responsible landscape solutions designed for Colorado’s semi-arid climate. Topics include xeriscaping, native and adaptive plantings, turf conversion, soil health, and water-saving practices that support resilient, low-input landscapes.

  • Astrid McNeiley

Top 10 Native & Drought-Tolerant Plants That Thrive in Northern Colorado HOAs

Top 10 Native & Drought-Tolerant Plants That Thrive in Northern Colorado HOAs 150 150 Astrid McNeiley

Beautiful landscapes in Northern Colorado are evolving. With new water-wise legislation like SB 23-178 and HB 25-1113, HOAs are shifting away from high-water turf toward sustainable, drought-tolerant landscaping.  If your HOA is beginning to explore…

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  • Astrid McNeiley

How HOAs Can Save Water

How HOAs Can Save Water 150 150 Astrid McNeiley

If you serve on an HOA board in Northern Colorado, you’ve probably asked the same question many communities are asking right now: how can HOAs save water without sacrificing curb appeal? Between rising water costs,…

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  • Astrid McNeiley

HOA Xeriscaping Cost Analysis:

HOA Xeriscaping Cost Analysis: 150 150 Astrid McNeiley

For HOA boards and property managers in the Colorado Front Range, most landscape decisions come down to cost. This HOA xeriscaping cost analysis breaks down what it really takes to convert Kentucky bluegrass to a…

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  • Lorin Bridger

Habitat Hero Award for an HOA

Habitat Hero Award for an HOA 150 150 Lorin Bridger

Congratulations! Your landscape at Creekside Landings has been named a Habitat Hero for an HOA. We are pleased to recognize that it offers an outstanding example of restoring habitat crucial to the survival of songbirds…

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  • Lorin Bridger

Improving Soil Health

Improving Soil Health 150 150 Lorin Bridger

How does your garden grow? A number of our local neighborhoods are built on clay-rich, nutrient-poor soils and are often subject to high salt contents and high pH. One of the best ways to improve…

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