Aurora, Colorado • Water-Wise Landscape Design & Installation
Aurora ColoradoScaping & Xeriscaping
Replace a thirsty lawn with a landscape full of color, texture and usable space. FRSR plans the plants, boulders, mulch, irrigation and paths as one complete yard.
We build planted front-yard conversions and complete outdoor living projects in Aurora, with the grading, drainage and finishing work that make the design last.
A living ColoradoScape
More Than Rock Where the Lawn Used to Be
A good low-water landscape gives you changing color, defined spaces and plants suited to the site. We look at sun, wind, soil, slopes and irrigation before deciding where a shrub, perennial, grass, boulder or path belongs.
We can preserve useful trees and other healthy features while replacing lawn or updating the whole yard. New plants still need establishment water and ongoing care, so the design should fit how you want to maintain it.
Browse the FRSR ColoradoScape Plant Guide →
Designed around the whole property
What Goes Into an Aurora ColoradoScape?
Plants With a Purpose
We choose combinations of perennials, flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses and trees for mature size, seasonal interest and the site’s sun exposure.
Shape & Elevation
Boulders, berms, stone edging and dry creekbeds can give a flat yard movement, define planting areas and help manage how water travels.
Efficient Irrigation
Plant groupings and irrigation zones should make sense together. We plan for establishment watering and the longer-term needs of the finished yard.
Patios & Paths
Stamped concrete, steppers and walks connect the front entry or backyard gathering area without treating every hard surface as a rebate item.
Mulch, Rock & Details
Material choices and clean edges support the plants, reduce exposed soil and give the installation a finished look from day one.
Room to Live Outside
Keep a functional area for entertaining, pets or play while placing the water-wise planting where it has room to grow.
Aurora Water Grass Replacement Incentive Program
Check GRIP Before You Remove Grass
Aurora Water lists its fall application window as November 1, 2026 through January 1, 2027. The completion deadline for approved projects in that group is July 31, 2027.
Published residential rates are $3 per square foot for an approved traditional planted water-wise landscape and $0.50 per square foot for approved native or low-water grass. The area must contain existing, irrigated and well-maintained grass. Barren soil or significant bare patches of soil and weeds do not qualify.
Apply and obtain Aurora Water approval before removing grass or beginning installation. Rebates are not retroactive. Aurora Water determines the eligible area and payment, subject to its current manual and program requirements.
Read Aurora Water’s current GRIP rules and application →Keep the estimate clear
FRSR can separate the proposed planted conversion from artificial turf, patios and other outdoor-living features. Artificial turf does not qualify for Aurora Water’s GRIP.
Confirm that Aurora Water serves the property and check the city’s program manual and any HOA requirements. FRSR does not approve rebates or guarantee funding.
Explore our Colorado rebate guide →
One plan for the whole yard
ColoradoScape Can Still Feel Like Home
A front-yard conversion can complement the house and lead naturally to a stamped walkway or entry. In the back, the planted areas can frame a patio, firepit, pergola or small functional lawn area.
Artificial turf may be considered separately for a play or dog zone, subject to city and HOA rules. We do not describe it as part of a GRIP-eligible planted conversion.
What happens next
From Lawn-Removal Idea to Finished Landscape
1. Walk the Property
We review the lawn, trees, slope, sun, irrigation, HOA rules and how you want to use the space.
2. Plan & Price
We develop the planting and material scope. If you plan to seek GRIP, submit the application and get Aurora Water approval before installation.
3. Build & Establish
Our crew prepares and installs the approved work. We review establishment watering and ongoing care at the final walkthrough.
Serving Aurora
ColoradoScaping Across Aurora Neighborhoods
We work with homeowners in Southlands, Tallyn’s Reach, Saddle Rock, Beacon Point, Southshore, Wheatlands, Conservatory, Murphy Creek and nearby Aurora communities.
Each yard has different soil, exposure, water-provider and HOA conditions. Share your address, a few photos and your goals so we can discuss a plan that fits your property.
Tell Us About Your Aurora ColoradoScape →Aurora ColoradoScaping Questions
Is ColoradoScaping the same as covering the yard in rock?
No. Our designs use living plants and thoughtful material placement to create a finished landscape. A rock-only conversion should not be assumed to qualify for Aurora Water GRIP.
Can I get a rebate for replacing my grass?
Possibly, if the property is served by Aurora Water and the existing irrigated grass, design and application meet GRIP requirements. The fall application window is November 1, 2026–January 1, 2027. Obtain city approval before removing grass or installing the replacement.
Does artificial turf count toward GRIP?
No. Aurora Water does not rebate artificial turf through GRIP. We can estimate it as a separate part of a larger yard project, subject to city and HOA requirements.
Do low-water plants need irrigation?
Yes. Newly installed plants need establishment watering, and most landscapes need some ongoing irrigation and maintenance. The amount depends on the plant choices and site conditions.
Can you help with an HOA submission?
We can provide layout, plant and material information to support your submission. Your HOA and Aurora Water make separate approval decisions.
Aurora ColoradoScaping, planned together
Let’s Make Your Yard a Place You Want to Be.
Tell us what you want to keep, what you want to replace and how you want to use the space. We’ll help put together a clear scope and estimate.
One Contractor, One Design, Done Right.
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