If you are debating working with a landscape architect to draft plans or jump straight into a yard…read morerenovation, I highly recommend getting plans done! Having a detailed set of plans makes sure you can get like-bids from different contractors and compare them -- otherwise you are really comparing apples to oranges. Is the cheaper bid really cheaper, or is it not as thorough? Even though getting plans is an additional step and cost, it can save you so much in the end, ensure you get exactly what you want done, and allows you to phase in your project while still keeping to the original vision (if you can't spend all the moolah on one big bang). With all that being said, It has been such a pleasure working with Gary to turn our dream yard into a reality! He took our perspective and ideas and also provided input/suggestions based on his years of experience -- For example, what plants have invasive roots and to avoid, how to create and open flow while also developing separate entertaining areas, etc. Through a series of drafts, reviews, and revisions he has helped us get together an amazing plan for our backyard space. He is always punctual with meetings and deliverables and very responsive to texts and emails. Lastly, he is helping us figure out which elements we should implement first to make sure we don't have to do any rework with later phase implementations. I highly recommend Gary for your landscape architecture needs -- you won't be disappointed!

I started working with Gary last fall on the secret garden I've always wanted. He listened to my…read moreideas and shared his, making the plans come to life with color and vibrancy. The plants are in, the work completed and his work exceeded my expectations!! My grandchildren and I will enjoy reading and telling stories.... within our secret garden:)

Never answered call requesting landscaping for our back yard. Apparently too busy to do that.read more

Cameron and Eric were great to work with. I loved the cordial and cooperative way in which they…read moreworked together... just the two of them did everything--- no employees. They did beautiful design work; hand picked the moss rock boulders for a rock wall; selected the best plants for the design. They were a delight to work with.

My home was impacted by the 1,000 Year Flood which hit Longmont CO in 2013. My back yard, side…read moreyards, fencing, Front Patio, and the front yard were decimated. I plunked a minimal amount of money into the landscaping in the front yard to get by and in 2016, I hired System Pavers to depo my remaining pavers of the front patio and install a brand-new Patio. Excellent Work and craftmanship! Moving forward to 2022, I contracted with System Pavers, again, to completely renovate my backyard, side yards, tear out the front porch, concrete sidewalk, and borders along the driveway, which they replaced with pavers. And what a fabulous and impressive job they did! Jon Orr, Design Consultant, Jesus Rivera, Project Manager, the paver contractor, Julio & his crew, Lester, Turf contractor, were outstanding in their professionalism, courtesy, and craftmanship /skills of the trade. I spent over two hours with Jon in their Design Center and his professional demeanor, customer service skills, and great personality in providing a memorable experience in my goal to make my ultimate landscaping dream come to life, with renderings and walking through the design center, explaining the different pavers, and offering options which was a wonderful experience. Project Manager, Jesus Rivera, kept me updated on every action, completion and engaged me when needed, with questions or confirmations. They meticulously planned electrician work, delivery of inventory and kept me posted along the way. In the backyard, I contracted for pavers, mow trims, a beautiful waterfall, river rock, and AstroTurf. In the front yard, they contracted for pavers, which matched my patio pavers, mow trims, another beautiful waterfall, river rock, and Astroturf to replace my front lawn. I am so impressed with this company and the employees. Anytime I reached out to Jon, Jesus, or Julio via phone or text, their response was immediate, and either they immediately resolved my issue or presented several solutions/options to choose from. I have received numerous compliments from my neighbors and have highly recommended and will continue to recommend System Pavers for design and landscaping. The only suggestion I have is for the owners of System Pavers, which is a company based out of California. Please consider the four seasons we have in Colorado when scheduling and completing projects. My project which was estimated to take 2-3 weeks ended up taking two months due to winter weather in Colorado. I got to tell you, seeing the crew out working in the low 20-30-degree weather was concerning. The ground was too hard to dig, covered in snow, and presented a challenge to complete the project promptly. The crew worked tirelessly to complete this project. Jesus continuously checked in with me, concerned about the project length, which honestly, I was perfectly fine with the extended time. However, other customers might not, especially if they have vacation plans, etc. In closing, I will say I am already planning my next project, in replacing my concrete driveway, and guess who I will be contracting? Yes, System Pavers! Thank you for making my dream landscaping come true!

My yard looks terrific and the team was great to work with! I have a small shot gun yard so there…read morearen't a ton of options to fancy it up, but we did a paver area for some furniture, a turf area for the dogs, a small paved area at the back for standing planters and a nice walkway to the front gate. I love it all!

A Cautionary Review of Land Designs by Colton Our Experience…read moreand Lessons Learned Initially, our experience with Land Designs by Colton seemed promising. The project kicked off smoothly, and we had high expectations based on their assurances and professionalism during the early stages. However, as the work progressed, significant issues began to arise, tarnishing our trust and satisfaction with the company. And then they ghosted us. The Tree Planting Disaster One of the first major problems we encountered was with the landscaping aspect--specifically the planting of trees. Out of the nine trees planted, six died within a relatively short time frame. We had been informed that these trees were under warranty for a year, which gave us some initial reassurance. Unfortunately, when we sought replacements for the dead trees under this warranty, the company did not honor their commitment. This was deeply frustrating and marked the beginning of a series of disappointments in dealing with Land Designs by Colton. Contract Issues Another frustration arose when we attempted to obtain a copy of our contract. We had initially accessed the agreement through Google Docs, but it was mysteriously deleted. When we reached out to Land Designs by Colton for a copy, they claimed they could no longer provide it due to changes in their system following an update. This lack of accountability and transparency added to our growing unease with the company. The Deck Extension Debacle The most costly and distressing issue was related to a deck extension they built for us. After the work was completed, we discovered that the extension had not been permitted--they assured us that this was not necessary. As we began the process of obtaining necessary permits, we learned that the construction itself was not done to code. Specific deficiencies included: * Footings that were not deep enough * Railing spindles with uneven spacing * Stairs that failed to meet code requirements These violations have forced us to reconstruct the deck to meet code standards, incurring additional expenses totaling thousands of dollars. In essence, the deck project has doubled in cost due to their negligence. This has been an incredibly stressful ordeal, both financially and emotionally. Conclusion Our experience with Land Designs by Colton has been nothing short of disastrous. What began as a promising relationship quickly deteriorated due to unfulfilled warranties, lack of transparency regarding contracts, and substandard construction practices that led to code violations. We hope our story serves as a warning to others considering working with this company. Proceed with caution and ensure that every aspect of the contract and work is meticulously monitored to avoid similar hardships. Beware of Land Designs by Colton. What seems fine at the start may end up costing you dearly in the end.

Jonathan is among the most unprofessional vendors I have ever come across…read more For background: I hired him to work on my front lawn, and warned him I'd need him to be flexible as I was also getting a fence installed. I paid him half up front and he did some work. When I needed him to return to finish the lawn after the fence was installed, he strung me along on a finish date for months. I tried to press him to finish the job, and he got nasty. I'd often get trapped in circular conversations with his assistant, who hides behind legalese language, while Jonathan's correspondence was filled with condescension, personal attacks, and threats. (As an example: See below his assistant's response as evidence of the kind of legal speak they use, and how they twist it around in their favor. Pegging blame on the customer without accepting responsibility for their own awful service.) And they're thugs. I had to file a police report after he and his workers broke into our backyard _and garage_ to reclaim what he says are his materials. Some $10 pipes. This is something they'll point to in the contract as a thing he has a right to do. Upon terminating his contract for stringing me along, severe unprofessional behavior, and even violating our safety and security, he charged a termination fee. This would be laughable if it weren't so vindictive. Despite it all, I did pay him whatever ridiculous invoice he'd excuse with his contract in order to get rid of all the vitriol he was turning my way. So... Be wary of his, and his assistant's, predatory contract which they rely on to get away with crappy service. You'll know he deems your project to not be lucrative for him, when he gives you side comments about him "doing you a favor." He lacks follow through to complete a job unless it's on his terms, and he lacks professionalism in dealing with client requests. He gets nasty and personal if you get on his bad side. He loves to tout his educational background, as if to reassure you he's somehow different or that you'd be getting excellent service. Don't fall for it. There are plenty of other contractors in the Denver area who do amazing work in a timely fashion without all the drama. Save yourselves the headache.

Incredibly professional. Attentive to time and quality of work…read more Great communication.

We recently used Wild Heritage Gardens to replace our grass-and-shrub front yard with…read morelow-maintenance pollinator-friendly plants and a patio that doubles as a firebreak (something that's been top of mind since the Marshall fire). From start to finish Jody and her team were wonderful to work with--they were highly knowledgeable, professional, communicative, and responsive, and took the time to make sure everything was designed and completed to a high standard. This project is something we'd been wanting to do for years, and it came out better than we could have imagined! We had a lot of different goals for what's a fairly small front yard with quite a bit of shade: we wanted an attractive design that would reduce water use and maintenance needs, support pollinators throughout the full growing season, create a firebreak near the house, have a nice space for our kids to enjoy, and add some edible plants/berries/herbs if possible. Wild Heritage went above and beyond in delivering on all of these criteria, and it's a strong testament to their experience, passion, and deep knowledge of landscape design, sustainable planting, water management, and construction. Our new front yard has quickly become a favorite place for our whole family to spend time, and our kids love running around the path, sitting on the rocks, watching bumblebees and ladybugs, and admiring each new flower that blooms. Our 6-year-old son now asks to go outside with us every night to read on the patio and is beyond excited to pick strawberries, gooseberries, honeyberries, and cherries as the plants grow and mature. And thanks to the high-quality soil, customized drip irrigation system, and detailed instructions Wild Heritage provided, the plants are already growing like crazy just a few short weeks after being planted. We've already gotten tons of compliments from our neighbors (both on our street and some that have been driving by), and we can't wait to see how our garden grows and changes over the coming years. We would highly recommend Wild Heritage Gardens to anyone considering this (or any) kind of landscaping project!

Melissa responded right away to my request and provided a detailed estimate of the job. She came…read moreahead of time to get a better idea of the project and the team did an awesome job of removing the gigantic bush in my back yard. Definitely consider using in the future.

From the owner: Welcome new homeowners! Colorado is a unique state with a unique landscape. Let us help you get…read morethe most out of this beautiful native and natural landscape from start to finish. We do small jobs, all the way to big projects involving full house design and lnstallation. We also do Sod, gravel, mulch, compost, seed, etc. If you want a more beautiful landscape, or just need some updating , you'll need a professional to do it. We bring more than 20 years of design experience to the table.

Jacob at Switchgrass Design was excellent to work with from start to finish. He took the time to…read moremeet with us, understand what we wanted, and then delivered an exceptionally high-quality rendering for our landscape installer. After we reviewed the initial proposal, he was very responsive to our additional requests and provided a thoughtful revision that incorporated everything we were looking for. Every deliverable was professional, clear, and high quality, and Jacob's communication throughout the process was outstanding. We highly recommend Switchgrass Design to anyone looking for thoughtful, professional landscape design services.

Jacob created a great looking design for us, he was able to help with a variety of revisions we…read moreasked for.

*Disclosure: pictures were taken before all of the forms were removed. Communication was fantastic…read moreand we highly recommend using K&G! We added a 15x15 pad onto our back stairs and then a sidewalk from the bottom step to our driveway. We also had them go a little wider behind the fence to store our trashcans. Huge kudos to the entire crew who worked so hard for 2 1/2 days! We are very thankful and very happy with the final product! Pricing was very reasonable too.

Great transformation of my front yard! They'll definitely be doing my back yard when I get some…read moremore $$ together. Overall really great to deal with, Gabe is very responsive to questions, and knowledgeable. He looked at the whole yard and current landscape/features to demonstrate his vision with a great proposal. They were pretty affordable, considering all the rock and boulders he put in! Before he left he reset my sprinklers for the best outcome, and the sod is looking happy and healthy!

Really can't say enough great things about Lorin and his crew at Waterwise! From first contact with…read moreLorin, to understand my needs, project scope and estimating (thanks Chris), to the contract and scheduling, and invoicing with the front office (thank you Kristen!), to implementing the plan and getting the work done (thank you Ernesto), it was a great experience! The project was done expertly. It was done quickly. It was done at a great value. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Waterwise to anyone.

My mother was interested in having a waterfall and stream installed in her back yard. We went to…read moreWaterwise to discuss how to move forward with the process. Lorin started asking questions and we found out that what mother originally thought she wanted would be more maintenance than she was able to do. Thanks to Lorin for sharing your time and knowledge with us. You went above and beyond!