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Landscape Design in Fort Collins, CO

Award-winning custom landscape design since 2006. Brooks Landscape serves Fort Collins and all of Larimer County with custom landscape design design and installation. In-house crews, no subcontractors, since 2006.

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Landscape Design in Fort Collins, CO

Brooks Landscape has been designing and installing landscape design for homeowners in Fort Collins since 2006. Fort Collins is Brooks Landscape's home base and our most active service area. Our crews know Larimer County's soil conditions, drainage patterns, and local permit requirements — and we build every project to last through Northern Colorado's freeze-thaw cycles.

What's Included

  • Site discovery and drainage evaluation
  • Detailed planting plans with mature sizes shown
  • Hardscape integration for patios, paths, and walls
  • Water-wise design with xeric and native options
  • 4-phase Design-Build process

How We Work

A landscape design is the difference between a yard that works and a yard that doesn't. It accounts for how you actually use your outdoor space, how water moves across your property, what survives in Northern Colorado soils, and what your home's architecture supports.

Brooks Landscape has been designing custom residential landscapes across the Front Range since 2006. Because we also build what we design, the plans we hand you are buildable, on-budget, and grounded in two decades of actual construction experience in this climate.

Our four-step process covers everything: Site Discovery, Concept & Design, Planning & Prep, and Build & Maintain. We walk your property first, evaluate drainage and soil, talk through how you want to use the space, and then produce a detailed plan showing planting beds, hardscape elements, and irrigation zones.

Every design we produce is tailored to your property—not a template adapted to your address. We're committed to the right plant in the right place, which means evaluating sun exposure, water access, freeze-thaw exposure, and mature sizes before we recommend anything.

Local Water & Permit Context

As a Fort Collins Water Wise Partner, Brooks Landscape designs irrigation systems and plant selections to meet City of Fort Collins water-efficiency standards. Fort Collins enforces outdoor water budgets and seasonal watering schedules—we build compliance in from the start so you're never left scrambling after a project is in the ground.

Fort Collins requires permits for certain hardscape projects, retaining walls over 30 inches, and significant grading work. Brooks Landscape coordinates all required permits through the City of Fort Collins Development Review Center and handles utility locates before any excavation begins.

Neighborhoods We Serve in Fort Collins

Harmony CorridorFossil CreekOld TownRigden FarmHunters GlennWestchaseSunstoneProvincetowneTrilby Road corridorPoudre River area

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you charge separately for design work?
Design fees are typically rolled into the construction proposal when you move forward with Brooks for the build. For larger or more complex projects, we sometimes quote design separately. We'll be clear about this at the first meeting.
How long does the design process take?
A typical residential landscape design takes 2 to 4 weeks from initial site visit to final plan, depending on complexity. Larger or phased projects may run longer.
Can you work with our existing landscape?
Yes. Most of our projects involve integrating new design into an existing yard. We design around mature trees, established beds, and existing irrigation wherever possible.
Can we phase the project over multiple years?
Yes, and we frequently do. Many homeowners design the full property up front and build it in phases as budget allows. The plan stays cohesive even when construction spans multiple seasons.
Do you serve all of Fort Collins?
Yes. We serve Fort Collins and the surrounding Larimer County communities including Harmony Corridor, Fossil Creek, Old Town, Rigden Farm, and more. Contact us to confirm coverage for your specific address.
What are permit requirements for landscape design in Fort Collins?
Fort Collins requires permits for certain hardscape projects, retaining walls over 30 inches, and significant grading work. Brooks Landscape coordinates all required permits through the City of Fort Collins Development Review Center and handles utility locates before any excavation begins.

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