from the ground up

We design landscapes with the entire property in mind, then manage the construction required to bring them to life. Layout, materials, grading, irrigation, planting, hardscape and finishing details are considered together before the work begins.

Whether you're starting with a blank yard or completely reworking an existing landscape, the result is a space designed to look good, function properly and feel like part of the home.

Outdated patios, struggling lawns, poor drainage and landscapes pieced together over decades can all be reconsidered as one property.

Leaf & Blade handles complete front and backyard renovations, including demolition, grading, hardscape, irrigation, planting, lighting, turf and finishing work.

Instead of replacing one problem at a time, we create a plan for what the entire property can become.

Patios create the foundation for outdoor living. We install custom paver and stone patios, walkways and gathering spaces designed around the architecture of the home and how the space will actually be used.

Proper excavation, base preparation, grading and installation matter just as much as the material you see on top. We build from the ground up with long-term performance in mind.

Leaf & Blade installs concrete patios, walkways, steps and other landscape flatwork as part of both individual projects and complete outdoor renovations.

We use commercial-grade 4000, 4500, or 5000 PSI concrete and build the base and reinforcement around the demands of the project, not simply the minimum required to pour it.

Retaining walls can solve grade changes, create usable space, define garden areas and become a major architectural feature of the property.

We build block, timber and other landscape retaining walls with attention to excavation, base preparation, drainage and the conditions behind the wall, not just what is visible from the yard.

Colorado landscapes need irrigation designed around the property, not simply more water.

Leaf & Blade installs and modifies irrigation systems for lawns, gardens, trees and new landscape installations, including new zones, valves, drip irrigation and system upgrades.

The goal is straightforward: reliable coverage, efficient water use and a system that supports the landscape it was built for.

We design and install garden beds, trees, shrubs, perennials and ornamental plantings selected around the property's light, exposure, irrigation and Colorado growing conditions.

Leaf & Blade uses nursery-grade plant material and builds planting plans around texture, scale, seasonal interest and how the landscape will mature, not simply how it looks on installation day.

Xeriscaping is about designing around Colorado's climate, not covering an entire yard in rock.

We combine drought-tolerant planting, ornamental grasses, stone, mulch, hardscape and efficient irrigation to create water-wise landscapes with color, texture and life.

Fire features, gathering areas, seating, patios and custom landscape elements can turn unused square footage outside the walls into some of the most-used space on the property.

We design outdoor living spaces around how you entertain, relax and move through the property, then integrate those features into the surrounding landscape.

Thoughtfully placed outdoor lighting extends the use of patios and gathering spaces, highlights architectural and landscape features, and makes paths and transitions easier to navigate after dark.

We integrate lighting into new landscapes and outdoor renovations so fixtures feel intentional rather than added afterward.

Poor drainage can damage landscapes, hardscapes and structures long after a project is finished.

We address grading and drainage as part of the landscape itself, directing water appropriately, correcting problem areas and preparing sites properly before patios, lawns, gardens and other improvements are installed.

Fencing, screening, steps and custom landscape structures can create privacy, establish boundaries and connect different areas of the property.

We incorporate these elements into the larger landscape so they complement the home and surrounding materials rather than feeling like separate projects.