Real projects · Real results
Case Studies from
Across the Front Range
Every yard has a story. Here are nine real projects — each one started with a problem, a homeowner who needed help, and a solution built specifically for their property.
Featured transformations
Case Study · Arvada
From thirsty lawn to a front yard that welcomes you home
Complete front-yard transformation: charcoal paver driveway & walkway, night lighting, fruit trees and a full drip conversion — designed together, built in 4 weeks.
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Case Study · Denver (Wash Park)
A complete outdoor experience — front fence to back-yard fire
Custom-welded steel pergola, brick-column fence with gates, gas fire pit and new concrete — ~$75K, 5 weeks, every trade coordinated by one team.
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Drought Tolerant Sod
New construction needed instant grass — without the water bill
The challenge
A new homeowner needed lawn coverage immediately but didn't want to install traditional Colorado bluegrass — known for heavy water demands. They wanted something that looked like a real lawn but performed like a native plant.
What we did
✓
Sourced and installed drought-tolerant sod varieties suited to Colorado's climate✓
Designed efficient irrigation zones to support establishment period✓
Provided a long-term watering schedule to transition to minimal irrigation✓
Graded and prepped soil for optimal drainage and root development
Drought Tolerant Sod
60%
Less water than bluegrass
Instant
Lawn coverage from day one
Custom Hardscape
Custom
Brick column design
Steel
Fencing with walking man gate
02
Fencing & Security
Brick columns, steel fencing
and a custom walking man gate
The challenge
A homeowner wanted to limit access to their front yard and create a sense of privacy and security — without sacrificing curb appeal. They wanted something architectural and permanent, not just a standard fence.
What we did
✓
Designed and installed custom brick columns as anchor points for the fencing system✓
Fabricated and installed custom steel fencing panels between columns✓
Installed a custom walking man gate for pedestrian access✓
Coordinated with our vetted metal fabrication partner for precision steel work03
Drought Tolerant Front Yard
Grassy front yard, broken irrigation,
done spending money on grass
The challenge
A homeowner had a large grassy front yard, a failing irrigation system she didn't want to repair, and a full-sun exposure that was killing the grass anyway. She wanted to stop throwing money at a problem and instead create something beautiful that took care of itself.
What we did
✓
Removed existing lawn and decommissioned failing irrigation system✓
Designed paths and walkways to add structure and accessibility✓
Selected and planted drought-tolerant species thriving in full sun Colorado conditions✓
Installed minimal drip irrigation for plant establishment only
Full Sun Drought Tolerant
$0
Irrigation costs after establishment
Full sun
Species selected for Colorado exposure
Drainage & Grading
2–4%
Grade slope away from foundation
Protected
Foundation from water damage
04
Drainage & Foundation
Water settling along the foundation —
a problem that couldn't wait
The challenge
A homeowner had chronic drainage problems with water pooling and settling directly along their home's foundation — a serious risk to structural integrity. The grade was insufficient and existing drainage infrastructure was failing.
What we did
✓
Assessed the full drainage situation and identified problem areas along the foundation✓
Installed improved drain pipe system to redirect water away from the structure✓
Reduced and corrected grade along the foundation perimeter✓
Regraded surrounding slope to a proper 2–4% grade away from the foundation05
Corner Lot Transformation
Corner lot homeowner
done with maintaining all that grass
The challenge
A homeowner on a corner lot was overwhelmed maintaining large areas of grass on multiple sides of the property. They wanted a complete transformation — functional hardscapes, artificial turf sections, and native plants — without it looking patchy or disconnected.
What we did
✓
Designed and installed a new paver driveway and front walkway✓
Added a secondary paver walkway connecting to the front yard✓
Installed three distinct sections of artificial turf in key lawn areas✓
Filled remaining areas with local native plants for biodiversity and low maintenance
Corner Lot · Pavers + Turf
3
Sections of artificial turf installed
Zero
Ongoing grass maintenance
Retaining Wall · Neighbor Coordination
1 acre
Sloped yard stabilized
2
Neighbors coordinated
06
Retaining Wall · Multi-Neighbor
An acre of crumbling timber wall —
and a neighbor who needed to be involved
The challenge
A sloped yard with approximately an acre of crumbling timber retaining wall that was failing and affecting the neighboring property. The project required careful coordination with the adjacent neighbor and a solution that would serve both properties long-term.
What we did
✓
Facilitated coordination and agreement between both neighboring homeowners✓
Removed failing timber wall and excavated for proper new wall foundation✓
Rebuilt the retaining wall to current engineering standards for both properties✓
Installed fencing on top of the new wall to define the property boundary clearly07
Major Retaining Wall
A 60-foot retaining wall with
three neighbors depending on it
The challenge
A homeowner's backyard required a 60-foot retaining wall installation — with upper neighbors, lower neighbors, and side neighbors all directly dependent on the structural integrity of the wall. This was a high-stakes, complex project with no room for error.
What we did
✓
Coordinated with all neighboring parties and communicated throughout the entire project✓
Engineered and designed a wall solution to handle the load and slope requirements✓
Installed 60 linear feet of structural retaining wall in the backyard✓
Ensured proper drainage behind the wall to prevent hydrostatic pressure buildup
60ft Retaining Wall
60 ft
Linear feet of retaining wall
3
Neighboring properties protected
Your project is next
Every one of these projects
started with a free conversation.
started with a free conversation.
No matter how complex your situation — drainage issues, neighbor coordination, crumbling walls, or just a yard you've been putting off — we've seen it before and we know how to solve it. Let's talk.