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Tell us what your yard needs and we'll pass it to an independent, insured landscaping company that works in Colorado Springs and the surrounding Pikes Peak region. It's free, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
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Landscaping, lawn and hardscape services
From swapping thirsty bluegrass for native grass to building a patio that survives freeze-thaw winters, choose the kind of help you need. We'll route your request to an independent company that does that work in your part of the Pikes Peak region.
Landscape Design & Installation
Planting plans, beds, and full front- or backyard makeovers.
02Lawn Care & Maintenance
Mowing, fertilization, weed control, and seasonal lawn programs.
03Sod Installation
New lawns, bare-spot repair, and grass-type conversions with sod.
04Hardscaping: Patios, Walls & Walkways
Patios, retaining walls, walkways, steps, and fire features.
05Yard Drainage & Erosion Control
Standing water, soggy lawns, washouts, and eroding slopes.
06Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Sprinkler and drip installation, repair, and smart controllers.
07Tree & Shrub Planting and Care
Planting, pruning, mulching, and shrub replacement.
Why Colorado Springs yards behave the way they do
Most landscaping trouble along the Front Range comes back to three things: elevation and a semi-arid climate, soils that range from sticky expansive clay to loose decomposed granite, and water that is limited by rule as well as by weather. Understanding them helps you ask better questions and compare quotes.
High, dry and unpredictable
Colorado Springs sits around 6,000 feet and averages roughly 16 inches of precipitation a year, with strong sun, drying winds, hail and big temperature swings. Late spring and early fall freezes are common, so plant choice and timing matter more than in milder places.
Clay in one yard, granite in the next
Parts of the city sit on expansive clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry, while the north and west sides often have coarse, fast-draining decomposed granite. Colorado State University Extension recommends a soil test before amending, sodding or planting.
Three days a week, by rule
Colorado Springs Utilities customers may water up to three days a week, and from May 1 to Oct. 15 overhead watering is limited to before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Efficient irrigation, drip in beds and drought-tolerant plants go a long way here.
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Widespread Landscaping is a referral service, not a contractor. Partner companies pay for referrals, so the request is free for you.
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Schedule an inspection and get a quote. You decide whether to hire them.
Across Metro Colorado Springs.
We take requests from homeowners across Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. These are some of the communities we hear from most often, each with its own elevation, soil and wildfire considerations.
How a sprinkler zone waters a lawn
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Plain-English answers to the questions homeowners ask most.
Questions, answered
Is this service free?
Yes. There's no cost to you to request help. Landscaping companies in our network pay for referrals. You only pay the company you hire, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
Are you a landscaping company?
No. We're an independent referral service. We pass your request to an independent, insured landscaping, lawn or hardscape company serving your area, and they contact you directly.
Do landscapers need a license in Colorado?
Colorado doesn't have a general state license for landscaping or lawn maintenance. Anyone applying pesticides for hire must be licensed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, and work such as taller retaining walls or backflow assemblies may need permits through the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department or your water provider. Ask any company for proof of insurance.
What are the watering rules in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs Utilities customers may water up to three days a week on days they choose. From May 1 to Oct. 15, overhead watering must be before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Drip and hand watering are allowed any time for trees, shrubs and gardens. Other providers in the region set their own rules, and rules can tighten in drought.
What's the best time of year to start a landscaping project around Colorado Springs?
It depends on the project. Spring and early fall are generally best for cool-season sod, seeding and planting, after the last spring freeze and before hard fall freezes. Native warm-season grasses are seeded when soil is warm. Hardscape can be built most of the year when the ground isn't frozen, and winter is a good time to plan and get on a schedule.