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City Xeriscape Resources Denver Metro and Front Range Areas

Because of the cost of watering lawns and water restrictions in some areas, the cities of the Denver Metro area are encouraging homeowners to Xeriscape at least part of your lawn. This will help you save money on water and all the time spent working on the lawn; weeding, fertilizing and mowing.

Xeriscaping definition - Xeriscape landscaping promotes water efficiency by using plants that are native and adaptable to Colorado's semi-arid climate. Denver Water coined the word in 1981 by combining "landscape" and the Greek word "xeros," which means dry. Xeriscaping is not large expanses of rock, cactus or sparse planting. Through appropriate plant selection, soil amendments, mulch, and irrigation, a lush landscape can be produced.

Here is a list of city programs and regulations that will help you make the transition from lawn to native plant and rock habitat. We have listed the most current information available. Most of the cities plans are from 2022, but they should have this years available shortly. If you have any questions, call your cities planning department office directly.

Click this link to visit the Lawn Tearout and Replacement page


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A classic Xeriscape approach.

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A dense Xeriscape approach.

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A balance between shrubbery and rock ground cover.

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An Xeriscape minimalist approach with low maintenance.

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Native shrubbery in a Xeriscape courtyard

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A little Xeriscape greenery among beautiful river rock.

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A new opportunity for a garden or relaxing patio or both.

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Removing sod provides for a new opportunity to start with a clean slate.

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Removing sod is easy and you can put a planter or rock garden anywhere you can imagine it.

Xeriscape Design Guidelines

Boulder Landscaping | City of Boulder

City of Boulder Landscaping Requirements

Brighton Water Efficiency Classes and Seminars - Brighton Colorado

Water Efficiency Classes and Seminars

City and County of Broomfield - Official Website

City and County of Broomfield - Lawn Replacement Program

Demonstration Garden - Broomfield County Extension

Demonstration Garden - Broomfield County

Castle Rock Xeriscape Design Guide

7 Principles of Xeriscape | Conserve Castle Rock, CO

Dacono Water Efficient Landscape Design

Dacono Water Efficient Landscape Design

City of Denver Xeriscape Info is through the Denver Water Board

Denver Water Xeriscape Plans

Erie Xeriscape Resources | Erie, CO

Erie Xeriscape Resources

Highlands Ranch Xeriscape

Highlands Ranch Xeriscape

Longmont Conserving Water Outdoors | City of Longmont, Colorado

Longmont Conserving Water Outdoors - City of Longmont

Landscape Conversion

Thornton Residential Rebates and Free Services - Thornton Water

Residential Rebates and Free Services - Thornton

Westminster Conservation

Conservation in Westminster