Authentic Low-water Landscapes
Building site-specific, water-wise landscapes that harmonize architecture, land, and climate — yielding environments that feel powerful, rare, and unmistakably home in Denver and the Front Range.
Custom Landscaping Solutions
Explore our range of customized, drought-tolerant landscaping options, designed to enhance the beauty and sustainability of your home.
Landscape Lighting
Thoughtful lighting is essential in landscape design, as it enhances safety, highlights architectural features, and extends the enjoyment of outdoor spaces into the evening.
Plant Selection
There’s a strong trend toward replacing thirsty turf with xeriscaping, native plant gardens, and drought-tolerant designs. Our designs are easy to maintain and grow beautifully in hot summers and snowy winters. Download our FREE Denver Planting Guide for some great ideas!
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Drainage & Irrigation
Efficient irrigation and drainage support healthy landscapes while reducing water waste and long-term property damage, ensuring plant vitality in Denver’s high desert climate.
Drought-tolerance without losing your beloved lawn 💚
High Desert Landscapes transforms outdoor spaces with innovative, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant designs. Our water-wise approach still preserves traditional lawns and grass where desired, blending functionality and aesthetic appeal to reflect Denver’s unique beauty.
Recent Projects
Browse through our latest projects showcasing unique designs and sustainable landscaping that blend beautifully with Denver’s landscapes.
Client Testimonials
Joe brought an incredible vision to the project, and we trusted him to bring it to life. The final result exceeded anything we could have imagined. Our yard now looks absolutely stunning and has genuinely become the envy of the neighborhood! If you’re looking for a landscaping team that delivers next-level results, I highly recommend High Desert Landscapes.
Todd & Sharon
Bonnie Brae
After extensively surveying our property and carefully listening to our goals, Joe created an impressive, customized design that not only captured our aesthetic and maintenance preferences, but fit perfectly with the architectural style of our home. We’ve received so many compliments!!
Tyler & Katie
Cory-Merrill
Seeing the design come to life with a riverbed, grasses, trees, and boulders was so rewarding. They were incredibly thoughtful, down to the very last detail. Every angle was thoughtfully considered, and every plant, boulder and pebble was placed with great and exacting care from Joe and Skip.
Aaron & Dasha
Park Hill