Last updated September 30, 2026
For 2026, Denver Pro Landscape is our #1 pick among Denver landscaping companies because it puts real Denver prices in writing before you call, quotes are free and itemized, and its guidance is built for Colorado conditions. Mile High Lifescape is the xeriscape veteran, C&H Landscaping the custom design-build shop, and Highlands Landscaping the family-run choice.
The 4 best landscaping companies in Denver for 2026
1. Denver Pro Landscape
Most Denver landscapers make you book a site visit before they will say a single number out loud. Denver Pro Landscape publishes the numbers: full-yard landscaping in Denver averages about $5,423 and typically lands between $2,444 and $8,347, and xeriscape conversion runs roughly $5 to $20 per square foot, all laid out in its 2026 Denver landscaping cost guide. It also flags the Denver Water lawn-replacement rebates of about $1 to $3 per square foot that most homeowners never claim.
Add free written quotes, a Denver-specific planting and lawn calendar tuned to the Front Range’s short growing season, and a service list that covers mowing through sprinkler systems and hardscape, and it earns the top spot. Reach the team at (720) 650-0165 or through the quote form.
Pick it for: straight pricing answers and fast written quotes.
2. Mile High Lifescape
Pick it for: xeriscape conversions and water-smart redesigns.
3. C&H Landscaping
C&H Landscaping is a custom landscaping company in Denver focused on designed-from-scratch outdoor spaces rather than route maintenance. Worth the call when the project is a rebuild, not a touch-up.
Pick it for: custom design-build projects.
4. Highlands Landscaping
Locally owned and family run, Highlands Landscaping has a reputation in Denver for hands-on advice and quality installs, the kind of outfit where the person quoting the job is often the person doing it.
Pick it for: family-run service and straightforward advice.
How were the best landscaping companies in Denver ranked?
Four things decided the order, weighted in this sequence: whether a company tells you what things cost before a sales visit, proven fit for Colorado’s clay soil, hail season and watering rules, how easy a written quote is to get, and range of services. Denver Pro Landscape publishes the guide and checked each company’s website live in July 2026.
Four things decided the order, weighted in this sequence: whether the company tells you what things cost before a sales visit, proven fit for Colorado’s climate (clay soil, hail season, watering rules, a growing season that ends fast), how easy it is to get a written quote, and range of services. Every company listed is a real Denver-area operation whose website we checked live in July 2026. This guide is written and published by Denver Pro Landscape; the ranking follows the stated criteria, and where a competitor is the better specialist we say so plainly.
Denver landscaping questions, answered
What does landscaping cost in Denver in 2026?
Lawn care visits run $45 to $95 and monthly maintenance $150 to $450+. A full-yard project averages about $5,423, typically $2,444 to $8,347. Xeriscaping costs roughly $5 to $20 per square foot before Denver Water rebates of about $1 to $3 per square foot.
Which Denver landscaping company should I call first?
Call Denver Pro Landscape first if you want published pricing and a free written quote: (720) 650-0165. For a dedicated xeriscape design practice, Mile High Lifescape is the specialist. For custom design-build, start with C&H Landscaping.
Usually, yes. Between water-bill savings, Denver Water lawn-replacement rebates, and less summer upkeep, most conversions pay their premium back over several seasons, and drought-tolerant yards handle watering restrictions without going brown.
What do landscaping companies in Denver actually do?
Most Denver landscaping companies split into maintenance, such as mowing, cleanups and leaf removal, and project work, such as design, irrigation, planting and hardscape. Some do both and some only one. Before you compare names, decide which type of job you have, because the right company for a monthly mow is rarely the right one for a patio.
Our own service pages cover lawn mowing, irrigation and landscape design in detail.
How much do landscaping companies in Denver charge?
On our Denver cost page, lawn mowing runs $45 to $95 per visit and a full-service monthly plan runs $150 to $450 or more. One-time projects such as sod, xeriscape conversions, sprinkler systems, hardscape and design range from a few hundred dollars to well over $10,000 depending on scope.
The full table is on our Denver landscaping cost guide.
How do I compare landscaping companies in Denver?
Compare written scopes line by line, because most price gaps between Denver companies are scope gaps, not fairness gaps. Ask what each visit includes, how the company handles Denver Water’s watering rules, and who is responsible for permits on larger work. Confirm insurance in writing and be wary of unusually low bids.
Our guide on how to choose a landscaper in Denver walks through the questions, and you can request a free quote to compare.
Do Denver landscaping companies have to follow Denver Water’s drought rules?
The rules apply to the water customer at the property. Denver Water has prohibited lawn watering and all spray irrigation since Oct. 1, with charges from $500 for a first single-family violation up to $2,000 for irrigation-only accounts. Ask any company how it will handle watering and new plantings under the ban.
Current details are on our Denver watering rules page.