Landscape Design Services in Englewood, CO
Landscape Design in Englewood
Englewood's landscape design challenges center on maximizing small lots and adapting to a neighborhood fabric dominated by mid-century architecture. Many Englewood homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s with simple foundation plantings that have long outgrown their spaces. The city lost a significant portion of its tree canopy to emerald ash borer, leaving many properties overexposed to sun and in need of complete landscape reimagining. Englewood's compact lots (often 6,000 to 7,500 square feet) demand creative space planning to accommodate outdoor living, privacy screening, and visual interest without overcrowding. The city's central location and older infrastructure also mean that root conflicts with sewer lines and irrigation tie-in limitations are common design considerations. Our Englewood designs specialize in making small spaces feel expansive through layered plantings, smart hardscape integration, and thoughtful sight lines.
Local Challenges We Address
- Emerald ash borer has removed mature canopy trees across Englewood, leaving yards fully exposed to sun and requiring redesign around the loss of established shade.
- Small lot sizes (typically under 7,500 square feet) leave little room for error in landscape design, where every square foot must serve a purpose.
- Mid-century homes have shallow foundations and aging sewer laterals, creating root conflict risks that limit large tree placement near structures.
- Older Englewood neighborhoods lack modern irrigation infrastructure, and retrofit installations must work around established utility lines and narrow easements.
Local Tip: When replacing lost ash trees in Englewood, choose at least two different species to avoid future monoculture risk. A mix of Kentucky coffeetree and bur oak provides similar canopy coverage to ash while offering resistance to current and emerging pest threats.
What's Included
- 3D design renderings so you see the result before we start
- Native and drought-tolerant plant selection
- Grading and drainage planning for Colorado clay soils
- Hardscape integration (patios, walkways, walls)
- Irrigation system design included with every plan
- Phased installation options to fit your budget
Quick Facts
- Price Range
- Englewood landscape design ranges from $2,500 for single-area projects to $8,000 for full-property redesigns, with post-ash-tree landscape reimagining as a popular mid-range option.
- Service Area
- Englewood, CO
- Neighborhoods
- Downtown Englewood, Bates/Logan, Tufts/University
"After we lost our big ash tree to Emerald Ash Borer, our whole yard changed. Summit came in, removed the stump, redesigned the planting plan for the new sun conditions, and installed a gorgeous mix of shade-tolerant and sun-loving plants. The yard is better than before."
Nancy K.
Bates/Logan, Englewood
Landscape Design in Englewood FAQs
Englewood landscape design typically ranges from $3,000 to $8,000 due to the city's smaller lot sizes. Full-property redesigns (front and back) generally fall between $4,500 and $8,000. Front-yard-only or backyard-only designs start around $2,500 to $3,500. Post-ash-tree redesigns that involve rethinking the entire property layout tend toward the higher end because they require new shade tree placement, irrigation reconfiguration, and updated planting plans. We offer scaled packages that fit Englewood's diverse property values.
Most Englewood designs are completed in 2 to 4 weeks, thanks to the smaller lot sizes and straightforward municipal requirements. If your project involves a city tree lawn renovation or right-of-way work, add 1 to 2 weeks for city permits. Englewood does not have HOA requirements in most neighborhoods, which eliminates a common source of delays. We can often fast-track simple front-yard or backyard designs in under 2 weeks when schedules align.
Post-ash-tree redesign is one of our most common Englewood projects. We start by assessing the stump removal and root zone, then evaluate how sun exposure has changed across the property. New shade tree placement is prioritized using diverse species (avoiding monoculture vulnerability) like Kentucky coffeetree, bur oak, or honeylocust. We redesign planting beds to accommodate the increased sunlight with sun-loving perennials and shrubs. The transition from shade garden to sun garden is an opportunity to create a more colorful, dynamic landscape than what existed before.
Englewood has municipal codes governing fence heights, tree removal in the public right-of-way, and impervious surface coverage limits. The city requires a permit for any work in the tree lawn and has specific approved tree lists for public right-of-way planting. There are no city-wide HOA restrictions in most Englewood neighborhoods, giving homeowners more design freedom than in many surrounding communities. We verify all applicable codes during the design phase and obtain any necessary permits before installation begins.
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