Permaculture Design | Xeriscape | Eco-Conscious Landscaping
We are working to promote deeper connections between people and the land they care for. We meet our customers where they are and we find out how their land can function better for them and the surrounding ecology. Observation and feedback drive our innovations so we can provide timeless, functionally connected Land Art…
Sustainable Landscaping…
It’s all about Xeriscaping
Xeriscape as a landscape design philosophy that seeks to optimize the usage of water for the beauty and function of a landscape in the context of the native ecology.
This approach aims to reduce or eliminate the need for irrigation. In an increasingly drier climate, this is a key action to sustain our life in the west. This can look different depending on the install. Not all landscaping companies and residents look at it the same way.
abundant Xeriscaping - Urban Oasis designed and installed
Traditional idea of xeriscaping
Many landscapers go about Xeriscape like the image on the right. Mostly rocks and a few plants. A desert. While this is water efficient, this approach is not necessary and often less than ideal for the land depending on the context. There is little habitat provided for insects and animals in this scenario and it negatively impacts the soil life of that space when it is suffocated by landscape fabric in large areas. On the left, you have a space abundant with habitat and beneficial plants for native wildlife and insects. There is a diversity of root structures feeding the soil. The water use in this landscape is a highly efficient set up of drip irrigation. A beautiful space to wander through and find inspiration. Check out our Xeriscape gallery to find more photos of our work or reach out to discuss a project you would like to explore.
our process
Design with Us
As a Boulder, CO Landscape Design-Build company, we have developed a system that manages budget from the beginning to the end and provides our customers multiple concepts to choose from.
Initial Consultation
We believe that spending quality time on the land with you visualizing what your landscape needs together will yield critical observations that will promote an efficient design & build.
Concept Design
Using our time together on the land and specialized questionarres to inform our designs. We then include multiple 3D concepts from different designers to provide multiple aesthetic and economic perspectives.
Installation
Our talented outdoor craftsman work with the design team to implement the vision you worked together to create.
Build with Us
Hardscape Artisans
We practice the ancient art of dry-set stone masonry. Our clay soils in Boulder County require careful attention to install long-term sustainable patios, paths, and walls.
Orchards/food forests
Utilizing Bio-swales, Hugelkultur, and plant guilds provide our clients with resilient small scale agriculture. We have found that integrating edible foods into ...
Bio Filtered Water
Bio filtration systems maintain water quality in Koi Ponds, swimming pools, and backyard Hot Springs!
Customized Wood craftsmanship
We provide customized design, engineering, and old world craftsmanship to honor the beauty of the wood we work with. Arborist and local wood mills in the Boulder area enable the opportunity to re-purpose amazing pieces of Nature.
And so many more possibilities to implement in your projects!
Restoration & Succession
servicing our
Front Range & Foothill Communities
We are located at a unique intersection of the great plains and the Rocky Mountains. It can be incredibly lush and verdant here, yet the land is also susceptible to erosion, drought, and fire. We provide a knowledgeable customized approach to bring health and provide for rich interactions with the diverse forest Biomes of Colorado.
“We love how they turned our barren, sloped, dirt lot into a functional and beautiful area for our kids to play in and for us to enjoy. The way they incorporated edible plants into the design is perfect, and their design blends well with our natural Colorado environment.
Urban Oasis’s prices are very reasonable, especially considering all their plant and design expertise, and excellent craftsmanship. Overall, their designs are thoughtful, well crafted, ecological, reasonably priced, and beautiful... and their customer service is amazing!”
