Designscapes Colorado

What Designscapes Colorado does

Designscapes Colorado is a privately held, independently owned landscape design, construction, and maintenance firm founded in 1992 and headquartered in Centennial, Colorado. The company serves residential property owners, commercial property managers, government entities, schools, and HOA communities across the Denver Metro area and Colorado Front Range. Its service offering is organized around four lines: Residential Landscape Design & Construction, Commercial Landscape Construction, Landscape Maintenance & Management, and Landscape Lighting & Audio Design.

The firm blends design, construction, and ongoing maintenance capabilities in-house, employing 338 dedicated professionals, including credentialed landscape architects, PLA-licensed managers, and LICT-certified irrigation specialists. Its technical differentiation is a site-adaptive design philosophy that responds to Colorado-specific constraints such as drought, altitude, fire mitigation, and deer pressure, using sustainable practices, native plant selection, and water-efficient irrigation. The company supports pre-qualification for public projects through credentials including LEED Silver, Coloradoscaping certification via ALCC, and multiple LICT certifications.

Designscapes generates revenue through two primary streams: one-time project-based revenue from landscape design and construction (including large municipal park builds such as the $18 million Dove Valley Regional Park transformation and the 7.6-acre Emerald Park), and recurring revenue from multi-year landscape maintenance contracts with HOAs, schools, and commercial properties. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, supplemented by content marketing, home and garden show presentations, and earned media coverage in regional publications. The company has been consecutively ranked on the Lawn & Landscape Top 100, the LM150, and the Top 100 Largest Privately Held Companies lists, and competes at this national level without private equity backing.

Name

Designscapes Colorado

Legal name

Designscapes Colorado

Website

https://designscapescolorado.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Designscapes Colorado is a privately held landscape design, construction, and maintenance firm founded in 1992, serving residential, commercial, municipal, and HOA clients across the Denver Metro area and Colorado Front Range with 338 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Landscaping Services (56173), Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Design, Build & Installation (Hardscapes/Softscapes) (BPABADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC), Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA), Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ), Outdoor & Landscape Lighting Installation (HSAOAFAB), Landscape Installation (Plants, Sod & Soil) (HSAIABAB)

Keywords

• Landscape design services
• Landscape construction
• Landscape maintenance
• Commercial landscaping
• Irrigation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Centennial

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Landscape Design and Construction Services: Custom landscape design and construction for residential estates, commercial properties, parks, athletic fields, and public spaces. Project-based revenue from design through installation.
2. Landscape Maintenance Services: Ongoing landscape maintenance and management services for residential and commercial properties, including lawn care, irrigation management, and seasonal plantings.
3. Landscape Lighting and Audio: Design and installation of outdoor lighting systems and audio solutions for residential and commercial properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Designscapes Colorado provides custom landscape design, construction, and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties. The firm operates four core service lines: Residential Landscape Design & Construction, Commercial Landscape Construction (parks, athletic fields, streetscapes), Landscape Maintenance & Management, and Landscape Lighting & Audio Design. Projects span single-family yards to multi-acre public parks (e.g., the $18 million Dove Valley Regional Park) and are delivered under a site-adaptive design approach tailored to Colorado's climate.

Product overview

Designscapes Colorado offers a comprehensive suite of landscaping services organized around four core offerings: Residential Landscape Design & Construction, Commercial Landscape Construction, Landscape Maintenance & Management, and Landscape Lighting & Audio Design. The company provides end-to-end landscape solutions from initial design through construction and ongoing maintenance, serving both residential homeowners and commercial/government clients in the Denver and greater Colorado area. Projects range from residential yards to parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, and large-scale commercial landscapes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Landscape Design & Construction Custom landscape design and construction services for residential properties, including design, construction, and outdoor living spaces (outdoor rooms, pools, water features, fire features) for homeowners and estates.
• Commercial Landscape Construction Commercial landscape construction services for parks, commercial landscapes, athletic fields, streetscapes, and public spaces, delivered for government entities, municipalities, schools, and commercial property owners.
• Landscape Maintenance & Management Ongoing landscape maintenance and management services for residential and commercial properties, including lawn care, irrigation management, seasonal plantings, and holiday lighting, delivered under recurring contracts.
• Landscape Lighting & Audio Design Design and installation of outdoor landscape lighting and audio systems for residential and commercial properties, complementing the firm's design and construction offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked No. 79 on Lawn & Landscape Magazine's 2025 Top 100 List
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary industry association partnership for professional development, certifications, and the Coloradoscaping certification program. Designscapes Colorado owner Phil Steinhauer received the Bob Cannon Outstanding Achievement Award from ALCC.
• Great Outdoors ColoradoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for the Nature Kids Discovery Zone at Alicia Sanchez International School, part of a national model to connect youth with the outdoors, through an Inspire Grant.
• DHM Design CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partner with the Town of Castle Rock for Emerald Park development, contributing to the 7.6-acre community destination park.
• Flow Design CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partner for Congress Park renovation project, collaborating on irrigation, playground, shade shelter, and accessibility improvements.
• Loewen Engineering, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering partner for Congress Park renovation, providing technical expertise for the park's infrastructure improvements.
• Denver Parks & RecflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for Congress Park renovation, working together on park improvements including new irrigation, playground, and accessibility features.
• USFS Rocky Mountain RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with USDA Forest Service for NPSG parklet project that was described as 'a big hit' by USFS Urban and Community Forestry Program Manager.
• Design ConceptscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture firm that designed Elk Ridge Park in Castle Pines, with Designscapes Colorado as the contractor for Castle Pines' first municipal park.
• Clayton Early LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for over a decade, with Designscapes team volunteering time and expertise to plant and maintain vegetable gardens at this Denver early childhood school serving underserved neighborhoods.
• AspirecoreTechnology or IntegrationBusiness management platform integrated into daily operations, providing real-time visibility into services performed and enabling more transparent client relationships.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bartlett Tree Experts: Scientific tree and shrub care specialist with residential and commercial service coverage across the United States. Comparable to Designscapes Colorado on high-end residential and commercial property maintenance, with overlapping irrigation and plant health capabilities.
• Yellowstone Landscape: National commercial landscape services provider with strong presence across the Sun Belt, offering design, landscape maintenance, and irrigation. Comparable to Designscapes Colorado on commercial landscape construction and maintenance, with PE backing enabling a multi-region roll-up strategy.
• Ruppert Landscape: Mid-Atlantic-based landscape design, construction, and management firm serving commercial and residential clients. Directly comparable to Designscapes Colorado in business model (design-build-maintain), service mix, and regional premium positioning, though operating in a different geographic footprint.
• SavATree: Provider of tree, shrub, and lawn care services to residential and commercial customers across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest. Shares Designscapes Colorado's integrated approach to landscape stewardship, though with a stronger arboriculture orientation.
• Environmental Industries: Commercial landscape construction and maintenance firm serving the Midwest and mid-South. Comparable to Designscapes Colorado in commercial project capabilities, parks, and institutional clients, with similar emphasis on design-build excellence.
• Mainscape: Full-service landscape design, construction, and maintenance firm serving commercial and residential clients. Directly comparable business model with design-build capabilities and recurring maintenance revenue, similar to Designscapes Colorado's vertically integrated service stack.

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Landscapes: The largest commercial landscape services provider in the United States, offering design, build, maintenance, and snow services nationwide. Comparable to Designscapes Colorado as the dominant scaled competitor in the same core service categories, though operating at a national scale with PE backing.
• TruGreen: Largest U.S. residential lawn care provider offering recurring treatment services nationally. While not a direct design-build competitor, TruGreen overlaps with Designscapes Colorado in residential maintenance, particularly lawn care and irrigation services.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Employee-owned tree care and landscape services firm with a national footprint. Overlaps with Designscapes Colorado on residential and commercial landscape services, including design consultation and grounds maintenance, though with greater emphasis on arboriculture.

Regional players

• Cactus Landscape: Arizona-based design-build landscape firm serving residential and commercial clients in the Southwest. Comparable to Designscapes Colorado in climate-adaptive design for arid environments, with overlap in xeriscape expertise but serving a different geographic territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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