Landscape Design, Xeriscape & Construction in Bow Mar, CO
Estate landscapes for one of Colorado's most distinctive lake communities — water-wise design and full outdoor builds worthy of Bow Mar's half-acre lots and lakeside setting.
Designed for Bow Mar — a lake town of 296 homes
Your water district
Bow Mar Water & Sanitation distributes Denver Water — so Stage 1 drought rules apply: two assigned watering days, before 10am or after 6pm only. And since May 2026, summer use above your winter average is billed at premium drought-surcharge rates. On a half-acre lot, that's your irrigation.
Your community
Half-acre-plus estate lots around Bow Mar Lake, split between Arapahoe and Jefferson counties. Landscapes here are seen from the street, the lake, and the beach club — and word travels the whole town.
Your conditions
Legacy landscapes with mature trees, expansive turf planted decades ago, and clay soils — properties ready for a refresh that honors what's grown up while cutting what it drinks.
What Bow Mar homeowners tell us
"Our summer water bill exploded."
Drought surcharges bill irrigation above your winter average at premium rates — and big lots feel it most. A water-wise redesign attacks the bill at its source.
"We have far more lawn than we use."
Keep the signature lawn you actually live on, and convert the rest to native plantings that look richer than turf ever did — on a fraction of the water.
"The landscape hasn't changed in decades."
Mature trees deserve better than tired foundation plantings. We design refreshes that honor the property's character while bringing it into this century.
"Colorado Native did a wonderful job on our complete front yard makeover. Janice worked to understand our objectives throughout the design phase and made sure everything was done correctly in agreed time frames."
— David Hangerman, verified Houzz reviewOne team, start to finish
A plan built for you
Custom design around your goals, your budget, and how you actually use your property — no cookie-cutter installs.
We design and build it
One accountable team from first sketch to final stone — you're never handed off or left wondering.
Communication you can count on
Written estimates we honor and updates throughout — so you always know what's next.
Common questions from Bow Mar homeowners
What are the current watering rules in Bow Mar?
Bow Mar Water & Sanitation District distributes Denver Water, so Denver's Stage 1 drought restrictions apply: outdoor watering no more than two days a week on assigned days, and only before 10am or after 6pm. The district has also implemented temporary drought surcharges — water use above your home's average winter consumption is billed at a premium rate, which on estate lots means summer irrigation. It's the strongest financial case for a water-wise landscape Bow Mar has ever had.Current as of July 2026 — check bowmarwsd.colorado.gov for the latest.
Can we reduce our lawn without losing the estate look?
Absolutely — that's the art of it. We keep generous, healthy lawn where you actually live and entertain, and convert the acreage you never walk into layered native plantings, stone, and specimen trees. The result reads as more designed and more established than wall-to-wall turf — and drinks a fraction of the water.
Can my HOA or the town stop me from xeriscaping?
No. Colorado law protects your right to replace thirsty turf with water-wise, drought-tolerant landscaping. We design landscapes that honor Bow Mar's established character — the kind of work that makes neighbors ask who did it, not question it.
Book a landscape design consultation in Bow Mar
Planning to transform your Bow Mar landscape yourself? Spend 90 minutes walking your property with our lead designer — plant selection, layout, drainage, and your water district's rules — or book a 60-minute phone consultation from anywhere. Your fee is credited toward your project if you build with us within 60 days.
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