Xeriscapes & Native Perennial Gardens
Save water, reduce upkeep, and enjoy a healthy Colorado landscape built for long-term beauty.
Call Green Mountain Outdoor Living for expert native planting, honest work, and lasting curb appeal.
Save water, reduce upkeep, and enjoy a healthy Colorado landscape built for long-term beauty.
We start with an on-site walk-through to review sun, slope, drainage, irrigation, and your goals for low-water landscaping. Then we build a clear plan with native perennials, soil amendment needs, mulching recommendations, pricing, and a realistic timeline.
Once approved, we prep the beds by removing weeds and turf, shaping the space, and improving soil health with the right amendments for long-term root growth. We install your xeriscape and native garden in layers, add mulch for moisture control, and keep you updated throughout the project.
We finish with a full walk-through, clean edges, and a careful check of plant placement, drainage, and overall appearance. Before we wrap up, we explain watering and care, recommend seasonal cleanup when needed, and make sure you feel confident in your new landscape.
At Green Mountain Outdoor Living, we build xeriscapes and native perennial gardens that look great, use less water, and fit the Colorado climate. If you want a yard that feels natural, stays colorful through the seasons, and cuts down on constant watering, this service is a smart long-term investment.
We are not a "spray and pray" company. We work in the dirt, study the site, and install gardens with purpose. Our crew pays close attention to sun exposure, slope, drainage, soil condition, plant spacing, and how each plant will grow over time. The goal is simple: a healthy, low-water landscape that is beautiful, durable, and easier to maintain.
Xeriscaping does not mean a yard full of rock with no life. A well-built xeriscape is a water-wise landscape design that uses the right plants in the right place. It often includes native plants, drought-tolerant perennials, ornamental grasses, shrubs, mulch, stone, and efficient irrigation planning. When done right, it gives you texture, color, blooms, pollinator habitat, and a clean finished look without the high water use of a traditional lawn.
Native perennial gardens take that one step further by using plants that are already adapted to our local conditions. These gardens support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while giving your property a more natural Colorado feel. They can be formal and polished, or loose and meadow-like, depending on the style you want.
Every project is different, but our service can include full planning, bed preparation, planting, and finishing work. We handle both new installations and renovations of older landscape beds.
Colorado weather can be tough on landscapes. Between strong sun, dry spells, wind, and changing temperatures, many traditional plantings struggle without heavy watering and constant upkeep. Xeriscapes and native perennial gardens are built for these conditions.
We take plant knowledge seriously. Every plant has different needs, and we pay attention to sun, aspect, water demand, soil pH, drainage, and companion planting. That hands-on knowledge helps us avoid common problems like overcrowding, poor placement, weak root establishment, and wasted water.
We also believe great gardens start below the surface. Soil science matters. If the soil is compacted, depleted, or out of balance, plants will struggle. That is why soil amendment is an important part of many xeriscape and perennial garden projects. Building better soil gives the landscape a stronger foundation from day one.
We install xeriscapes and native perennial gardens for many kinds of spaces, including front yards, backyard planting beds, side yards, entry landscapes, HOA-friendly upgrades, and full lawn-reduction projects. Some customers want a small drought-tolerant garden bed. Others want a larger landscape conversion with native plants and low-water design throughout the property. We can help with both.
We are big on communication. We attend walk-throughs, listen to what homeowners want, and deliver timely proposals with clear scope and expectations. You will know what is included, what the plan is, and what the next step looks like. If something gets missed, we fix it quickly. Customer satisfaction matters here.
Our company was built on hard, honest work at a fair price. We care about craftsmanship, detail, and doing right by people. That means we do not rush through jobs or treat your property like just another stop. We take the time to create a landscape that fits your home and has a strong chance to thrive.
Even low-maintenance landscapes need some care, especially while plants are getting established. We can help with follow-up visits, mulching, seasonal cleanup, weeding by hand, and general garden maintenance to protect your investment and keep the space looking its best. A good xeriscape is easier to care for than a traditional high-water lawn, but it still benefits from knowledgeable attention.
We combine strength, grit, and care. Our crew brings hands-on experience in gardening and landscaping, with a real understanding of how Colorado landscapes behave. We focus on honest labor, detailed work, and dependable service. That is what has helped us grow, and that is what we bring to every project.
If you are ready for a low-water landscape, native garden, pollinator garden, or front yard xeriscape that is built to last, we would be glad to talk with you. Give Green Mountain Outdoor Living a call to schedule a walk-through and see what we can do for your property.
Common questions we hear from homeowners in Boulder and nearby Colorado communities about xeriscape design, native perennial planting, soil prep, and ongoing garden care.
See what local customers notice most from clear communication to clean, lasting results
"Peter and his team did a fantastic job restoring my side yard to lawn. Years ago, I covered the area with crushed aggregate, but over time weeds took over and eventually started spreading into the lawn. I contacted Green Mountain Outdoor Living, and they scheduled an on-site estimate the very next day. The project was then completed the following week. The boys did an outstanding job, both in the quality of their work and the speed with which they completed it. What's more impressive is that they accomplished everything on one of the hottest days of late July. They were professional, hardworking, friendly, and communicated clearly throughout the entire process. The whole experience was smooth and hassle-free. I highly Green Mountain Outdoor Living anyone looking for reliable, high-quality landscaping work. In the attached photos, the first two show the yard before the project, and the last three show the results at the end of the day."
"I am incredibly happy with the yard xeriscape job done by Green Mountain Outdoor Living! Peter and his team were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The entire process was seamless. The team was professional, kind, and incredibly hardworking, paying close attention to every detail to ensure the design turned out beautifully. If you are looking to transform your outdoor space with a company that delivers top-tier quality and exceptional customer service, I cannot recommend Peter and Green Mountain Outdoor Living enough."
"I’ve worked with Peter and his team on several projects over the years, and their work is consistently outstanding. I truly appreciate their clear communication, thoughtfulness and commitment to completing every project on time and often go above and beyond expectations. I highly recommend Green Mountain Outdoor Living for any landscaping project."
"I found Green Mountain Outdoor Living on the web and I’m so glad I did!! Peter is a really, really wonderful guy and was very fun to work with. He’s got great ideas and really helped me figure out what started out as pretty vague ideas in my head. We got rid of a bunch of lawn and replaced it with great flower beds and a little stone walkway. Peter’s bid was entirely reasonable and the whole job was executed perfectly! The crew was just great, each guy was hard working, fun, respectful, attentive to detail - I can’t say enough good things about them. Each of them clearly took pride in his work. Shout out to Cole, who stayed late at least two evenings (including one in a thunderstorm), just getting everything right. I love these guys and look forward to working with them again next year on other parts of the yard!"
"They did an excellent job - highly recommended. Very professional and worked quickly. No complaints and yard looks great."
"My yard needed a serious overhaul, and this team delivered. They arrived right on schedule and worked tirelessly to remove years of accumulated growth. The communication during the project was very helpful to eliminate any unwanted surprises. I'm very impressed with the quality of the work and the final result."
"I recently hired Green Mountain Boys to bring my landscape design to life, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, their team was extremely professional and friendly, making the entire process smooth and enjoyable. They not only executed my design perfectly but also offered their own expert advice, which helped enhance the final outcome. They made sure every detail was exactly to my liking along the way, and the quality of their work is outstanding. The project was completed efficiently and quickly, yet without sacrificing craftsmanship. My yard looks fantastic—I highly recommend Green Mountain Boys to anyone looking for top-notch landscaping work!"
"Pete and his crew did a super job last summer in my yard! I am trying to have less lawn and more perennials. I picked out the perennials and they planted them along with adding the drip system. Peter help me place the plants as well. We transplanted a few things and they all did extremely well through a very dry winter. This photo is of a bush that was elegant control. I didn’t know that it was going to end up being like a feature for the yard. Peter is easy to work with and I definitely recommend this crew!!"
"Peter and crew are pleasant, professional and hardworking They transformed our garden beds from overgrown to beautiful."
"We’ve had an absolutely fantastic experience with Peter and his team and can’t recommend them highly enough. They are incredibly reliable—always showing up when they say they will, communicating clearly, and following through on every detail. Beyond that, their skill and care really stand out. It’s rare to find a team that combines professionalism, consistency, and genuine pride in their work, but Peter and his team absolutely deliver on all fronts. If you’re looking for gardeners you can trust to take amazing care of your space, this is the team to go with."
"Called Peter for a last minute yard cleanup and refresh. He showed up quickly with his fine crew and they did an awesome job! Very happy."
"They did a great job- quick and followed directions and did a fantastic job!"
"Asked them to come in and do a "spring renewal," freshing up the much, replacing displaced rock, trimming native grasses, etc. was done well, fast, and on budget. Will use them again this year!"
"Green Mountain Outdoor Living (GMOL) did a great job on my back yard. My yard was in really rough shape after I had removed a very large wooden deck which took up a huge area. The removal exposed the rubble from the original house construction after the 40+ years it had been in place. The rest of the yard was bare earth from past years of draught and dogs. Also, I had a huge amount of unsightly field stones everywhere. GMOL was not the first company I had contacted, but they were the *first* to be responsive to me. Peter answered my call right away and was super quick to come over to walk it down. After truly listening to what I needed, we mutually came up with a plan within my time and budget requirements. His team was scheduled within a week. The very respectful team moved all the loose rocks, using them to build a natural-looking berm that I needed, which turned out looking better than what I had even hoped for! They cleaned up the old debris, then laid down soft, natural mulch for my dogs, and added stones at my house foundation for both aesthetics and better fire mitigation. They also spruced-up my front yard so it is looking fresh! My dogs are ecstatic! They loved chasing each other up and down the fresh ground cover! The photo below is not showing the full extent, but it does show happy huskies! :-)"
"The crew at Green Mountain Outdoor Living is awesome. Just good people doing solid work. We’ve known them since their original name —Green Mountain Boys and I’m happy to say that they haven’t lost a step. Craftsmanship and communication were A+. Highly recommend."
"Green Mountain Boys are amazing. Peter is very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about our plants from him. This was a big job and they got through it in 3 days. It looks wonderful and we plan on them doing the ongoing maintenance as well. I would recommend them to anyone, everything was done so efficiently."
"Wonderful experiences with Peter and the Green Mountain team. Extremely reliable, professional, and hard working crew that we've worked with for a few years now. Highly recommended!"
"We recently collaborated with Green Mountain Boys on a landscape project they brought us in on, and it was a great experience. Their team was organized, communicative, and focused on delivering a high-quality result. We’re currently working through design ideas on a couple more projects together and look forward to continuing the partnership."
"Green Mountain Boys built our hardscape patio and the whole experience felt sharp from day one. The design process was collaborative and thoughtful — they walked the space with us, offered strong ideas on layout and materials, and made us feel confident without ever being pushy. The crew works hard and takes real pride in their craft. The patio base is rock solid, the cuts are clean, and the finished space feels intentional and high-end. Great attitude, great communication, and a result we’re genuinely proud to show off."
"We had a great experience with Green Mountain Boys. Peter came out, walked the property with us, and actually listened. He asked how we use the yard, what we cared about, and where we wanted to invest versus save. He offered suggestions and we were impressed with his plant knowledge and creative ideas. The design process was simple and clear. No pressure, no upselling — just honest conversations and solid ideas. Once the job started, the crew showed up when they said they would and kept the site clean. The finished product looks sharp and feels built the right way. You can tell they care about doing it right, not just getting it done."
"I highly recommend this company. The guys were super professional and they accommodated all my requests."
"These guys are trustworthy and awesome to be around fantastic job extremely reliable and responsible. Can’t recommend them highly enough."
"GMB did an amazing job on our property. Myriad of projects each completed with meticulous detail. Would highly recommend for any project big or small!"
"These guys did an awesome job. Peter is reasonable, honest, and communicative. The whole process was so easy. Would highly recommend!"
"Glad I went with Green Mountain Outdoor Living! Prompt and professional. High quality work - no scope creep - start & finished project on time, as promised. Thank you for making my property look like a million bucks!"
"Peter and his crew go above and beyond! They were on time and went right to work cleaning up the weeds and putting down fabric and gravel and cleaning up some of my impossible areas. They are so respectful and I would use them again and recommend them for any job! This is the second time I have used them and have been so pleased with the final results!!"
"Peter and his team did great work! They were quick to reply to my request and handled everything very professionally. I highly recommend them for your landscaping needs."
"Peter and his crew are the A team in town! Highly recommend for landscaping, and outdoor projects year round."
"Peter came out to estimate a big job at our house. I loved it but had to adjust it down for a temporary period. He and his team of 3 guys came out to get it done. They weeded, adjusted sprinklers, moved landscaping rocks, mulched and added a drip system to my front garden. They worked all day even in the hot sun! Love their work. Very friendly, kind, and professional. They will be back to finish my larger project!"
"Peter and his crew were really kind and great to work with overall. They absolutely transformed our front and backyard!"
"Cooper and B were amazing. This was the second job they did for us this year, the first was trimming and cleaning up a lot of lilacs, chokecherries and willows. They did such a good job with that we asked them to come back and weed this large iris bed. It had deeply entrenched grass and the iris needed to be separated. The guys did a really great job. They were careful and thorough. We'll be hiring them again! Oh, and we live up Fourmile canyon and the 15 minute drive from town wasn't a problem."
"Peter and his team were amazing. I was able to quickly have them come for an estimate and then have the work completed expertly within a week's time. The work is exceptional, particularly as they were helping me get my landscaping back looking great, even though I had left if very neglected. Everyone involved were lovely, professional and respectful of my property and my family. Will not hesitate to engage them again for future work."
"Excellent Landscaping Services. Very responsive and thorough, we are extremely pleased and plan to continue to work with Peter to do some new planting in the Spring."
"This is our second year of having Peter and the Green Mountains Boys help us out with our outdoor maintenance. We have always been pleased with their communication, hard work and attention to detail. Our yard has never looked better!"
"we had an excellent experience with Green Mountain boys We hired Peter and his crew to repair and grout our flagstone patio. They were dependable and professional Peter is an excellent communicator. He listens well to concerns and solicited our thoughts as to the progress of the project. He and his crew take a great pride in the work that they do, and it clearly shows in the finished product. We are in the process of setting up additional projects with them. We couldn’t be more pleased with our patio"
"Responsive, professional, and knowledgeable team! I reached out for landscaping clean up and guidance on a larger future project in South Boulder. Very happy with their work and plan to use them again in the Spring. Thank you, Nick and Peter!"
"Peter was amazing to work with! He is very responsive and efficient. He also was a great communicator who quickly understood what I was looking for creatively. He and his crew of polite and hard working young men took pride in their work everyday and truly cared about my project and property. Smiles and eye contact go a long way. They went above and beyond what the project required making the experience of working with them phenomenal. I highly recommend hiring Green Mountain Boys for any landscaping project or maintenance. Thank you for helping make this home our own!"
"We’ve used these guys twice now to tackle a tough job with bindweed and thistles, and they’ve been excellent both times. They were prompt, communicative, and kind, and the work was done thoroughly and well. I really appreciate their reliability and the care they put into their work - highly recommend!"
"I couldn't have asked for a better experience from Green Mountain Boys! Peter and his team did an amazing job refreshing our existing landscaping with thorough weed removal and a fresh layer of mulch installed, Luke, Cooper, B, Jesse, and Jack were awesome hardworking dudes and didn't let the 100 degree heat slow them down in the least! If you're looking for a top notch, professional and reliable landscaping company that puts customer service above all else, then these are the guys that you need to hire!"
"Peter and the team did such an amazing job at my house… the whole process was so professional. We are happy with the finished product and Would recommend 10 out of 10. Peter was honest communicative and kind and his crew members were super hard working and friendly!"
"Peter came out to estimate a big job at our house. I loved it but had to adjust it down for a temporary period. He and his team of 3 guys came out to get it done. They weeded, adjusted sprinklers, moved landscaping rocks, mulched and added a drip system to my front garden. They worked all day even in the hot sun! Love their work. Very friendly, kind, and professional. They will be back to finish my larger project!"
"The Green Mountain Boys did a wonderful job with several projects around our house. They did an extensive job of weeding. They also repaired part of our flagstone patio where the ground had sunk. The crew were enthusiastic, hard working and took great pride in their work. The results were all superb! We couldn't be more pleased. We will undoubtedly find more projects for them in the future."
"Peter and team did a fabulous job wrangling our wild weed situation, the team was respectful and efficient. We have a xeriscaped front yard with rocks that have accumulated an unruly amount of weeks this year, as well as our garden beds. The team cleared out the weeds and we can now enjoy the native plants and flowers that were hiding within. Thank you! Highly recommend."
"Peter and his crew are amazing! Timely, clear communication and excellent results following through on all my requests and more! The crew of fellas had great attitudes and it feels good to support young men working hard together outside!"
"Peter and his crew did a fantastic job tiding up my yards. They hand weeded everything, trimmed back shrubs and planted a beautiful crabapple tree. Peter was great at communicating with me about how things were going and how he was going to set up the irrigation for the tree. They made my jungle of a yard look fabulous."
"We were one of Green Mountain Boys’ original customers and are still using them years later. Our garden is totally transformed and they are the most reliable landscapers I’ve ever worked with. Can’t recommend them highly enough!!"
"Green Mountain Boys Garden and Landscape, Peter Buckley owner, did a wonderful job sprucing up my front yard following a sewer line replacement repair. His crew of three young men worked very hard and delivered what I envisioned. See photo."
"They helped us with planting, mulching, removing old plants and replacing clay soil, removing rock mulch and irrigation. They are fantastic! I highly recommend."
"Peter and the crew knocked it out of the park! The crew was professional, friendly and a pleasure to work with. Can’t recommend them highly enough!!"
"Peter and his guys can tackle any yard job I ask of them. They have completed excellent spring cleanup and weed maintenance for me the past couple years."
"These boys did fantastic work. I highly recommend them for your landscaping project. Peter and the crew kept to their word and made sure we were happy all the way through."
"I’ve been working with Peter and his team at Green Mountain Boys Garden and Landscape for the past two years, and their work has consistently impressed me. They’ve handled a range of tasks—like replacing bark dust, edging the grass, and planting perennials in our garden beds—with skill and care. Their professionalism shines through in the attention they pay to every detail, ensuring the job is done right. I’d recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality garden or landscape services."
"I’ve used green mountain boys for the past three years. They are fabulous! Attention to detail. On time. Professional. Hard working. Highly recommend Peter and his team. ."
