We specialize in Award-Winning design and installation of patios, pools, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, landscaping, irrigation, accent lighting, fire features, hardscapes in the Denver area to make your outdoor living space beautiful and functional.
We’re Down to Earth Landscaping Co.
We founded Down to Earth Landscaping in 2012 and have been growing with this beautiful city since!
While we started out doing all different types of landscaping we have recently pivoted our focus on design + build, hardscaping, and outdoor living.
In these areas we can really showcase our craftsmanship and provide the customer with an amazing outdoor space. As a three-time ALCC Award Winner, our customers can count on us for innovative design and a seamless installation process.
We service the following areas in and around our Denver base: Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Cherry Creek, The Pinery, Castle Pines, Centennial and Lone Tree.
YEARS ESTABLISHED
JOBS WELL DONE
REPEAT CUSTOMERS
Designed with function in mind.
Installed with Award-Winning precision.
We would love to design your outdoor living space! We take great pride in the functional design of our spaces while maintaining industry leading installation techniques. We use the highest quality materials while providing the utmost customer service to each of our clients in the Denver area. If you can dream it up we can design and build a space you will be able to enjoy for years to come. Our Award-Winning services include:
- Design & Build
- Landscaping
- Hardscaping
- Patios
- Pools
- Pathways/Walkways
- Pergolas
- Outdoor Kitchens
- Retaining Walls
- Fencing
- Outdoor Seating
- Sprinkler Systems
- Fire Pits
- Fire Places
- Water Features
- And More!
Frequently Asked Question
What does Down to Earth Landscaping specialize in?
Down to Earth Landscaping designs and builds outdoor living spaces across the Denver metro, with a focus on hardscaping, patios, and full design-build projects. The company started in 2012 doing general landscaping and has since narrowed its focus to the work where craftsmanship shows: paver and natural stone patios, fire features, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, and complete backyard transformations. That specialization is the reason the team has earned three ALCC awards for design and construction. Homeowners looking for a single contractor to handle design through installation are the best match for how the company works. You can review the full range on the services page.
What areas around Denver do you serve?
Down to Earth Landscaping serves the Denver metro and the surrounding south and west suburbs, including Englewood, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Littleton, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Cherry Creek, Lakewood, Columbine, Ken Caryl, Applewood, Belcaro, and The Pinery. Projects stay within roughly a 45-minute radius of the Denver base so crews arrive on site early and finish the day on site. Staying regional keeps schedules predictable and lets the team return quickly if something needs attention after completion. The full list lives on the service areas page.
Do you handle both the design and the construction?
Down to Earth Landscaping is a design-build company, which means the same team creates your design and installs it. You work through a discovery call, an on-site consultation, and a 2D or 3D design before any construction contract is signed. Keeping design and build under one roof removes the gap where a designer hands off drawings and a separate contractor interprets them differently. It also means the person who measured your grade is the person accountable for how the finished patio drains. The full sequence is outlined on the process page.
How much does a backyard outdoor living project cost in the Denver area?
Most complete outdoor living projects in the Denver metro fall between $35,000 and $145,000 depending on square footage, materials, and how many features the space includes. A starter space at roughly $35,000 covers a paver or natural stone patio with grading, a small fire pit, and landscaping on a drip line. A median space near $65,000 adds a built-in fire pit, a seating wall, stairs, plantings, and a standard lighting package. High-end custom builds around $145,000 include large multi-level patios, an outdoor kitchen and bar, and a pavilion. Exact numbers come after the on-site consultation, and current ranges are published on the pricing page.
How long does an outdoor living project take to build?
Construction timelines run from one to two weeks for a starter outdoor living space up to four weeks or more for a large custom build. A median project with a patio, fire feature, seating wall, and lighting typically takes two to three weeks on site. Design and permitting happen before that window, so the full timeline from first call to finished space is longer than the construction schedule alone. Projects are scheduled after the install contract and deposit are in place. Completed builds with their scope and timelines are documented in the project portfolio.
Featured Projects
Client Testimonials
“Still a satisfied customer! Last spring we hired them to do our landscaping on our new build in copper leaf. I had 4 other landscaping companies come out and give bids and proposed design. We went with Down to Earth we felt their ideas had the most creative ideas and aligned with our ideas the best! The exceeded our expectations! The were done on time, didn’t mess around! We have watched our neighbors go with a variety of other landscaping companies several of their yards look average and blah. Some of them have many dead trees and edging coming up. We are always saying to each other we are so glad we didn’t go with the other company! We are so glad we went with Down to Earth we are even having them now do our front yard!”
“I own a landscape design company, and I often work with Down to Earth to build my designs. The quality of craftsmanship DTE provides always exceed client and my expectations. They provide great communication, and promptly respond to phone calls and emails. In addition to providing top notch work and communication Chuck, Jeff, and the entire team at DTE are very friendly and polite. When I meet with the team on a project, I’m always greeted with a smile followed by a fist bump. They also ask the right questions and come up with great recommendations and solutions when needed. This proves to me that the team at DTE care and take pride in their work. I would highly recommend DTE for your next landscape project.”
“Chuck and the DTE set the gold standard for design, installation and professionalism. It’s impressive to see how the live out their company values in every project!!”
“Chuck, Jeff and the entire team at Down to Earth Landscaping have completely outdone themselves with our home. We love it!!! They are so incredibly friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and willing to truly hear your needs. Upon walk-through, we received an estimate shortly thereafter, were easy to make change with, and did a beautiful job with our house. We cannot say enough good things – we plan to use them for future projects for our patio and completing phase 2 of our landscaping. You will not regret using Down to Earth Landscaping.”
“The DTE Landscaping Team is the best of the best. They transformed our yard to the best possible outdoor living space we could ever imagine. They did our front and backyard (pictures below of the backyard, now and before their transformation, as well as the new front yard). From the onset of the process, Chuck and Jeff were consummate professionals, and frankly, just wonderful human beings. They clearly explained their process, what to expect and were always open to questions. We ended up adding pavers to our plan (I highly recommend!), as well as fencing. They were flexible and accommodating. Their crew was equally as professional and wonderful. Colin, the foreman, took a genuine interest in our family’s needs, and really got to know us to ensure the space was what we were looking for. Colin took time to answer our questions and brought a unique perspective to the project from design to construction, and everything in between. He truly took on this project with pride, as if it was his outdoor living space. Pedro, Colin, Peter and Will were amazing, hard workers and always willing to help. Pedro took the time to explain the irrigation system in detail to my husband, and his expertise in this area is top notch. Thank you, thank you DTE Landscaping for transforming our yard to an outdoor living space where we will make memories for years to come. While our ‘job’ was finished today, we cannot wait to call on the DTE Landscaping for future enhancements, such as a fire pit, in the future. We are grateful and if you are looking for the best possible experience and outdoor living space from start to finish, hire DTE Landscaping.”
“We had a great experience with the Down to Earth Team! From the consultation, during the project, and to the finish line they were awesome from start to finish. They were on time, cleaned up each day, and the finished project exceeded our expectations! We love our outdoor space! They made our vision come to life! We would highly recommend them for your project. You get what you pay for with this team! Our outdoor space went from irrelevant to our favorite place to be within a week!”
“Over the past two years, DTE has helped us completely transform our outdoor space. When we began, the yard was lifeless and dusty. We wanted to create an outdoor design that framed the historic nature of the property and created more functional zones for outdoor entertainment and events. DTE’s team is exceptional. They are all attention to detail, kind and work hard to make sure all facets of a project are done correctly. We decided to break our plan into three phases over three years and they have been exceptional partners in this large project thus far. We did try to work with other landscaping companies and crews and found that DTE truly is the best. If you are seeking a team that is as dedicated to your outdoor space as you are, this is the company to hire. (The last photo shows where we started) We will be doing another phase in 2024 with DTE no doubt.”