Before & After — Turf & Paver Walkway, Arvada

📍 Arvada, Colorado

Turf & Paver Walkway

A clean, low-maintenance front walkway in Arvada — turf and pavers designed to look sharp year-round with minimal upkeep. Drag the slider to see the change.

Arvada, Colorado front yard before the turf and paver walkway installation Before
Completed turf and paver walkway in an Arvada, Colorado front yard
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Turf and paver walkway design plan for an Arvada, Colorado home

The design that started it

Every project begins with a complete vision — planned first, then built to last. Here's the concept that guided this Arvada walkway from start to finish.

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Before & After — Drought-Tolerant Sod, Lakewood

📍 Lakewood, Colorado

Drought-Tolerant Sod

A water-wise lawn transformation in Lakewood using Tahoma 31 — a drought-tolerant rolled sod that stays lush through Colorado summers on a fraction of the water. Drag the slider to see the change.

Lakewood, Colorado lawn before Tahoma 31 drought-tolerant sod installation Before
Lush green lawn after Tahoma 31 drought-tolerant sod installation in Lakewood, Colorado
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Tahoma 31 drought-tolerant sod landscape design rendering for a Lakewood, Colorado lawn

The design that started it

Every project begins with a complete vision — planned first, then built to last. Here's the concept behind this Lakewood lawn, designed to stay green with far less water.

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Before & After — Steel Pergola & Concrete Patio, Denver

📍 Denver, Colorado

Steel Pergola & Concrete Patio Transformation

A multi-element transformation in Denver — a custom steel pergola, concrete flatwork, and a landscape built to thrive here in Colorado. Drag the slider to see the change.

Denver, Colorado backyard before the steel pergola and concrete patio installation Before
Completed steel pergola and concrete patio installation in a Denver, Colorado backyard
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Steel pergola and concrete patio landscape design rendering for a Denver, Colorado project

The design that started it

Every project begins with a complete vision — planned first, then built to last. Here's the concept that guided this Denver build from bare ground to finished space.

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Before & After — Retaining Wall, Pavers & Sod, Littleton

📍 Littleton, Colorado

Retaining Wall, Pavers & Sod

A multi-element backyard transformation in Littleton — a new retaining wall, paver work, and fresh sod, all built to thrive here in Colorado. Drag the slider to see the change.

Littleton, Colorado backyard before the retaining wall, paver, and sod installation Before
Completed retaining wall, pavers, and new sod in a Littleton, Colorado backyard
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Finished retaining wall, pavers, and sod landscape at a Littleton, Colorado home

The finished result

A multi-element backyard built in the right order — retaining wall, paver base, and fresh sod — engineered to last through Colorado's seasons.

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Before & After — Buff Flagstone Steps, Boulders & Sod, Arvada

📍 Arvada, Colorado

Buff Flagstone Steps & Boulders

A bare dirt slope marked with survey flags became buff flagstone steps set among granite boulders — with gravel paths and native plantings tying the entry together.

Buff flagstone steps and boulders after completion — Arvada, Colorado Before
Bare slope before flagstone steps installation — Arvada, Colorado
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Finished gravel path, flagstone steps and boulders at sunset — Arvada, Colorado

The finished result

Buff flagstone steps, timber landings and granite boulders — a steep, unusable side yard turned into a warm, walkable path that glows at sunset.

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Before & After — Custom Water Feature, Arvada

📍 Arvada, Colorado

Custom Water Feature

From construction to cascade — a custom water feature built to thrive in Arvada through every Colorado season. Drag the slider to watch it come to life.

Custom water feature under construction in an Arvada, Colorado backyard During
Completed custom water feature in an Arvada, Colorado backyard
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Natural stone water feature in a Front Range Colorado landscape

Built to thrive in Colorado

Recirculating water, natural stone, and a system engineered for our freeze-thaw climate — the sound of moving water all season long.

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Real transformations, designed together

Every project below is a real Colorado yard we designed and built — no stock photos, no renderings. This is what happens when you dream it and one owner-led team builds it.

BeforeFailing timber retaining wall before replacement in Arvada CO
DuringEngineered base course being leveled for new retaining wall in Arvada CO
AfterFinished engineered block retaining wall with cap in Arvada CO
Arvada, Colorado

Failing Timber Wall → Engineered Block Wall

The old timber wall was leaning and past saving. We excavated, compacted and leveled an engineered base, and built a split-face block wall with a finished cap — holding the slope for decades to come.

BeforeFront walkway before paver renovation in Arvada CO
AfterNew paver front walkway in Arvada CO
Arvada, Colorado

Paver Front Walkway

A tired entry path replaced with pavers set on an engineered base built for Colorado freeze-thaw — a first impression that matches the home.

BeforeSloped yard before stone steps and boulder gardens in Denver CO
AfterStone steps with boulders and raised plantings in Denver CO
Denver, Colorado

Stone Steps & Boulder Gardens

A slope became a destination: natural stone steps winding through placed boulders and layered, drought-tolerant garden beds — built in phases as one evolving design.

BeforeBare dirt backyard before patio and lawn installation
AfterNew stone paver patio with fresh lawn and ornamental grasses
Colorado Front Range

New-Build Patio & Lawn

From builder-grade dirt to a finished outdoor room: light stone pavers, healthy new lawn, and Karl Foerster grasses that move with the wind.

BeforeBackyard hillside before turf installation in Littleton CO
AfterArtificial turf hillside with steel stair in Littleton CO
Littleton, Colorado

Turf Hillside

A hard-to-keep slope converted to always-green artificial turf, framed by dark brick and a steel stair — zero mowing, zero watering, year-round.

BeforeBackyard before paver patio and sod installation in Littleton CO
AfterNew paver patio with fresh sod in Littleton CO
Littleton, Colorado

Paver Patio & Sod

A blank backyard turned into a gathering place — paver patio for the table and chairs, fresh sod for bare feet.

BeforeYard before hot tub pad and drainage installation in Arvada CO
AfterHot tub pad with river rock drainage in Arvada CO
Arvada, Colorado

Hot Tub Pad & River-Rock Drainage

A level, engineered pad ready for the hot tub — with river-rock drainage designed in from the start, so water goes where it should.

BeforeOld walkway before concrete replacement in Denver CO
AfterNew concrete walkway in Denver CO
Denver, Colorado

Concrete Walkway

Cracked and settling concrete replaced with a clean, properly-based walkway poured to last through Colorado winters.

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Owner-led, with 25+ years of hands-on landscape experience · Building as Colorado Native Landscapes & Design since 2018