What's the difference between a landscape architect and a landscape designer?

Landscape architects hold degrees and licenses covering site engineering, drainage, and plant science. Designers typically focus on aesthetics. For projects with slopes, drainage issues, or structural elements, a registered landscape architect is required.

Do I need a landscape architect for a small residential project?

It depends. For simple planting on a flat lot, you may not. However, if your Dakota Ridge property has drainage problems or slopes, a landscape architect prevents costly mistakes and ensures long-term functionality.

How long does the landscape architecture process take?

The process typically takes 3 to 6 weeks. This includes an initial site analysis, 2-3 weeks for conceptual plans, and time for revisions based on your feedback to ensure the final documentation is ready for installation.

Can you help with permits and approvals?

Yes. We are familiar with Jefferson County regulations and Dakota Ridge HOA requirements. We prepare the technical specifications needed for permit applications and can attend architectural review meetings if necessary.

Landscape Design and Build in Greenwood Village, CO

Your backyard in Greenwood Village has more potential than you think, and we'd love to show you what it could look like.

Land Designs by Colton Brings Landscape Design And Build to Greenwood Village, CO

Living in Greenwood Village means you’re surrounded by beautiful homes, well-kept neighborhoods, and genuinely high standards. That’s exactly the level we work at.

We know the area, the climate, and what it takes to build outdoor spaces that hold up and look great year after year.

We’re not a revolving door of subcontractors and vague timelines. When you work with us, you get a clear picture of what’s happening, who’s showing up, and what the finished project will look like, before a single shovel hits the ground.

And when the job is done? We leave your property the way we found it, minus the outdated yard we just replaced.

The Landscapes We Build in Greenwood Village, CO

There’s no better way to understand what we do than to see it. Below you’ll find a gallery of completed projects, each one a real yard, a real homeowner, and real work done by our team.

500+

landscape enhancements completed

years of design experience

30+

projects completed per year

What Greenwood Village Homeowners Are Saying About Their New Outdoor Spaces

Before you take our word for it, take theirs. Our clients are real people with real questions and expectations, and they’ll tell you exactly what working with us was like. Give the reviews below a read and get an honest feel for what the Land Designs by Colton experience is actually like.

Francisco Africano

Rated 5 out of 5

It was great working with Jon, Flavia, and the team. Jon provided a reasonably priced quote, made some recommendations, and completed the project in a timely manner.

I look forward to working with Land Designs by Colton again in the near future.

What Landscape Design And Build Costs in Greenwood Village, CO

A front yard renovation typically starts around $20,000. A full transformation with firepits, patios, pergolas, decks, outdoor kitchens, gardens, trees, and fencing can cost up to $150,000+.

Here’s a realistic look at what past Denver-area projects have actually cost:

Front yard renovation in City Park, Denver: $28,000, which covered a new concrete porch, xeriscape planting, smart irrigation, and landscape lighting. The custom concrete porch alone was $10,000.
Backyard renovation in Platt Park, Denver: $25,000, including a new patio, fire pit, lawn installation, smart irrigation, and outdoor furniture. The gas fire feature ran $7,500.
Front and backyard renovation in West Highland, Denver: $48,000, covering stone retaining walls, new walkways, full plant installation, smart irrigation, new lawn, and lighting throughout. The retaining walls with integrated seating and lighting were $10,000.

Keep in mind that these are real project estimates based on completed work, and your project will come out differently based on your specific yard, goals, and materials.

Reach out with your details, and we’ll put together a quote tailored to your space.

Five factors that affect your final cost:

Project size and scope: The more square footage you're covering and the more features you're adding, the more the number moves. That's not a bad thing, it just means more of your yard is working for you.
Material choices: Natural stone costs more than concrete pavers. Cedar costs more than pressure-treated pine. The materials you pick affect both the final price and how long everything lasts.
Site conditions: Rocky soil, poor drainage, slopes, or existing structures that need to come out first; all of these add prep time and labor before the real build even starts. A flat, clear yard is cheaper to work with than one that needs grading or demolition first.
Irrigation and lighting: Smart irrigation systems and landscape lighting add real value and real cost. These aren't required, but most homeowners in Greenwood Village include them because they make the space much more livable and long-term low-maintenance.
Custom features: Outdoor kitchens, built-in fire pits, pergolas, and water features are all priced individually based on complexity and materials.

Your Project Will Stay on Budget and on Schedule

We understand that handing your yard over to a contractor takes trust, and we don’t take that lightly.

A full landscape build is one of the better investments you can make in your home, and here’s a way to think about it. A $30,000 backyard transformation, spread over 15 years of use, works out to about $5.50 a day. That’s less than a coffee and a pastry, for a space your family uses every single weekend. You’re not spending money, you’re buying back your outdoor life.

We are professionals who plan projects before we start, which means we build realistic timelines and stick to them. Your yard is your home, not a job site we forget about. We show up, we do the work, and we clean up when we’re done. Delays happen in construction, but they are rare on our end, and we communicate proactively when anything changes.

Your Vision, Built With No Stress

Working with Land Designs by Colton means handing off the complexity and getting your weekends back.

Collaborate

We sit down, hear what you want, and design it together in 3D.

Build

Our crew takes it from rendering to reality, cleanly and on schedule.

Enjoy

You get your yard back, better than you imagined it.

Common Questions About Landscape Design And Build in Greenwood Village, CO

How long does a typical landscape design and build project take in Greenwood Village?

That depends on the size of the job. A focused front-yard renovation might take 2 to 3 weeks. A full backyard transformation with multiple features, such as a patio, pergola, outdoor kitchen, and irrigation, can take 6 to 10 weeks. We set a realistic timeline at the start and keep you updated throughout. No surprises.

Do I need permits for landscape work in Greenwood Village?

Some projects do require permits, particularly if you’re adding structures like pergolas or decks, doing significant grading, or installing gas lines for fire features. We handle that process for you. You don’t need to figure out what Greenwood Village requires on your own.

What's the difference between landscape design and landscape design and build?

A design-only firm gives you a plan. A design-and-build firm like ours provides a plan and then executes it. That means one point of contact, a cleaner process, and no gap between what was drawn and what gets built.

Can you work with an existing yard, or does everything need to come out?

Both. Some clients want a complete demolition and a fresh start. Others want to keep mature trees, existing hardscape, or specific plants and build around them. We assess what’s worth keeping and what’s better replaced, and we talk through all of it with you before we start.

Ready to See What Your Greenwood Village Yard Can Be?

Jonathan & Flavia Colton

Yards in Greenwood Village don’t stay untouched for long once homeowners see what’s possible.

Call us at (720) 580-3677 or visit our contact page here to get the conversation started.

And if you’d like to read more about how we approach the full landscape design and build process, that’s a good place to start.

Greenwood Village sits just south of Denver in Arapahoe County. The city maintains over 300 acres of parks and more than 40 miles of trails, including the beloved High Line Canal Trail, one of Colorado’s most scenic multi-use paths, winding directly through the community. Homeowners here take great pride in their properties, and their outdoor spaces reflect that pride. Westlands Park is a local favorite, spanning 25 acres and drawing families year-round. Landscape design and build in Greenwood Village fits right into a community that values quality, craft, and outdoor living.