Guides & Resources
Colorado Mountain Landscaping Guides
Field-tested advice from our crews on building landscapes that thrive at altitude — plant selection, hardscape construction, irrigation, retaining walls, and snow management.
9 min read
Landscaping at 9,000+ ft: What Works in Summit County
A practical guide to landscaping at high altitude in Summit County, Colorado — what plants survive, how to build patios that don't heave, and what mountain homeowners get wrong.
7 min read
Xeriscaping for Colorado Mountain Homes
A real xeriscape isn't gravel and yucca. Here's how to design a layered, drought-tolerant landscape for Colorado mountain properties that looks alive year-round.
8 min read
Paver vs Flagstone Patios in Freeze-Thaw Climates
How to choose between concrete pavers and natural flagstone for a patio in Colorado's high country — cost, durability, aesthetics, and freeze-thaw performance compared.
8 min read
Retaining Walls on Mountain Slopes: Engineering Basics
Boulder, block, and natural stone retaining walls on Colorado mountain properties — when you need engineering, why drainage matters, and how to spec a wall that lasts.
7 min read
Mountain Irrigation: Drip, Frost Dates & Winterization
How to design, run, and winterize an irrigation system in Colorado's high country — frost dates, smart controllers, drip vs spray, and why a fall blowout matters.
6 min read
Snow Removal Planning for HOAs & Commercial Properties
How HOAs, condo associations, and commercial property managers in Summit County should structure snow removal contracts — trigger depths, insurance, response time, and pre-season planning.
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