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Landscaping in the Highlands, Denver, CO

The Highlands is one of Denver’s fastest-evolving neighborhoods — a mix of historic Victorians, modern infills, and everything in between. Landscaping that fits the context takes some thought.

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Landscaping in The Highlands, Denver

The Highlands neighborhood has changed dramatically over the past decade. The area now has a mix of beautifully renovated historic homes, new contemporary infills, and everything in between — which means landscaping design in the Highlands is genuinely varied. There’s no single aesthetic that fits every property here.

What most Highlands properties share: sloped lots (the neighborhood sits on a hillside above the South Platte), mature street trees, and a neighborhood culture that values outdoor living. Patio spaces, front stoop gardens, and street-facing landscaping all matter here. Drainage and slope management also come up more frequently in the Highlands than in flatter Denver neighborhoods.

We work throughout the Highlands — LoHi, lower Highlands, Potter-Highlands — and bring the same approach to every project: a site visit, honest assessment, and designs that fit the specific character of the property. Call 303.321.1230 for a free consultation.

What We Do in The Highlands

Highlands Denver landscaping services: landscape design and installation, sloped yard solutions, drainage management, seasonal maintenance programs, xeriscape, native plant installation, and yard cleanups. We work in LoHi, the lower Highlands, and Potter-Highlands.

Landscape Design

Custom landscape designs specific to your property’s conditions and the character of The Highlands. Full details →

Garden Maintenance

Consistent maintenance programs April through November. Same crew, real knowledge of your garden. Full details →

Yard Cleanup

Spring, fall, and one-time cleanups across The Highlands. Full details →

Xeriscaping

Water-wise landscape design using native Colorado plants. Full details →

Native Plants

Colorado natives that thrive at Denver’s elevation and in our clay soil. Full details →

Outdoor Lighting

Landscape lighting design and installation across The Highlands. Full details →

Questions About Landscaping in The Highlands

Yes — slope management is one of the more common challenges we deal with in the Highlands, given the neighborhood’s hillside terrain. Solutions include strategic planting of deep-rooted native plants that hold soil, terraced beds, retaining elements, and drainage design that directs water away from the house. We assess your specific slope conditions before recommending an approach.
Very different, actually. A Victorian in the lower Highlands benefits from a more traditional planting scheme — defined beds, perennial structure, period-appropriate plant choices. A contemporary infill in LoHi might suit a more minimalist native plant design or a modern xeriscape. We adapt our design approach to the character of the property rather than applying one aesthetic across the board.
Yes. LoHi properties tend to have smaller, more urban-character yards but often very visible street-facing spaces. We’ve done work in LoHi and understand the design context — contemporary urban properties where clean lines and water-efficient planting tend to work well.
Yes — we take on maintenance clients in the Highlands. Programs run April through November on weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly schedules. Call 303.321.1230 to check availability.

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