Down To Earth Designs - Wheat Ridge's Top-Rated Landscaping
3400 Estes St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Property Service Solutions
- Landscape design
- Greenscape design
- Shrub pruning or trimming
- Shrub planting
- Tree planting
- Patio, porch, or terrace construction or installation
- Earthmoving or regrading
Company Profile
Founded in 2010 by Drew, Down To Earth Designs is a Wheat Ridge-based design-build firm dedicated to transforming Denver-area backyards into personalized, functional outdoor living spaces. With formal degrees in Landscape Architecture and Horticulture and over a decade of hands-on industry experience, Drew brings a unique blend of creative design vision and practical construction expertise. The company's passion shines through in its hands-on approach, with Drew actively involved in both the design process and field installations. Specializing in residential projects, they focus on creating durable, low-maintenance landscapes that are welcoming for families and pets. Their comprehensive services—from new patios and retaining walls to outdoor kitchens and irrigation—are backed by strong, long-standing relationships with local suppliers, ensuring quality materials and a seamless project experience. Whether it's a brand-new installation or a thoughtful update to an existing space, Down To Earth Designs is committed to building lasting value and enjoyment for homeowners.
Questions and Answers
How does Down To Earth Designs address common Wheat Ridge landscaping problems like irrigation valve failures and weeds?
We tackle these local issues directly by designing resilient systems. For irrigation, we install high-quality valves and create efficient, zone-specific designs to prevent overwatering and reduce pressure-related failures. To combat weeds, our landscape plans incorporate dense plantings of well-suited native and adapted species, use high-quality mulch, and can include pre-emergent treatments during installation. This dual approach creates a healthier landscape that's easier to maintain for Wheat Ridge homeowners.
As a design-build company, what's the advantage of having you handle both the design and construction of my project?
The main benefit is seamless coordination and accountability. From the initial concept, I'm designing with practical construction methods and local material availability in mind, ensuring the plan is both beautiful and buildable. This eliminates the common gap between a designer's vision and a contractor's execution. It also allows for real-time problem-solving during installation, keeping your project on track and within budget while maintaining the design integrity we started with.
We want to update our old, tired backyard. Can you work with existing elements, or is it always a full tear-out?
We frequently update and remodel existing landscapes. Our process starts by evaluating what's already there—we can often repurpose healthy trees or shrubs, regrade areas, or refresh hardscapes like patios and walls. We blend new plantings, features like an outdoor kitchen or firepit, and improved lighting with your existing layout to create a cohesive new space. This approach can be more cost-effective and sustainable than a complete rebuild.
























