Golden, Colorado • FRSR Landscape & Outdoor Living
ColoradoScaping & Water-Wise Landscaping in Golden, CO
Less lawn to maintain. More color, texture and space to enjoy. Turn your Golden front yard or backyard into a ColoradoScape with planting, boulders, walkways and irrigation planned together.
From a front-yard lawn conversion to a complete outdoor living project, FRSR connects the design with the grading, drainage and construction that make it work.
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FRSR project inspiration for your Golden landscape.
Start with what you want to change
A landscape that fits your home and your everyday life.
ColoradoScaping brings water-wise planting and usable outdoor spaces into one plan. Keep the lawn you use, rethink the areas you don’t, and give each part of the yard a purpose.
Front-Yard Lawn Conversions
Replace selected lawn areas with layered planting, boulders, mulch and rock. Define the entry, keep walkways practical and create curb appeal with more than one season in mind.
Backyards With Room to Gather
Connect planting beds with patios, seating areas and walkways. Keep useful play space while giving the rest of the yard structure, texture and a clear layout.
Updates to Existing Landscapes
Refresh overgrown beds, disconnected rock areas or awkward transitions. We’ll discuss what to retain and what needs to change before building the project scope.
Planned for the property
Golden yards need more than a plant list.
We look at the site’s sun and shade, slopes, existing trees, access and where water currently flows. Those details shape the layout before plants and finish materials are selected.
- Grading and drainage: Review elevations, downspouts and routes for water before adding beds or walks.
- Plants and irrigation: Select a planting approach for the exposure and plan watering around the new layout.
- Views and access: Consider sightlines, entry paths, gates and everyday use.
- HOA requirements: Review your association’s guidelines and prepare project information for submission where needed.
Tell us your address and project goals so we can confirm service availability for your Golden-area property.
One Contractor, One Design, Done Right.
FRSR began in irrigation in 1994 and added its landscape division in 1998. That background helps us plan what happens beneath the finished landscape as well as what you see.
A complete estimate should explain removal, preparation, materials, planting and irrigation work. We’ll discuss the scope with you so the pieces are considered together.
Get to Know FRSR →Real FRSR work
Ideas for your Golden ColoradoScape.
These FRSR project photos show ideas for combining planting, stone, turf and outdoor living. They are examples from our portfolio, rather than a gallery limited to Golden.
The details that bring it together
Plants, boulders, mulch and water—working as one landscape.
Layered Planting
Plan trees and shrubs for structure, then add grasses, perennials and groundcovers for texture and seasonal interest. We’ll discuss mature size, exposure and your care preferences.
Browse the ColoradoScape Plant Guide →Stone & Bed Definition
Use boulder groupings, decorative rock, mulch and edging to frame planting and connect the yard. Dry creekbeds can be considered where they fit the drainage plan and available space.
Explore Golden Hardscapes →Irrigation Changes
Review the existing system as lawn areas change. Your scope may include capping unused spray heads, converting beds to drip and adjusting zones and schedules for the new planting.
Explore Landscape Construction →Considering lawn-removal incentives?
Check the program before removing grass.
Eligibility depends on your water provider, the specific program and its current requirements. A Golden mailing address alone does not confirm that a project qualifies.
Before scheduling removal, confirm application timing, required approval, eligible materials and whether the program allows your chosen contractor or removal method. Do not assume artificial turf, patios or contractor-installed work will qualify.
FRSR can provide project layouts, plant and material information, measurements and photos as agreed in your scope. Funding and approval remain with the program administrator.
Read Our Golden Lawn-Replacement Overview →Use official requirements to guide the plan.
Resource Central offers lawn-replacement information, eligibility guidance and application updates. Confirm the current rules directly before relying on an incentive in your project budget.
Visit Resource Central’s Lawn Replacement Program ↗
A ColoradoScape can still be planned around your goals when no incentive is available.
More than a front-yard conversion
Build the outdoor space around it.
Golden Landscaping
Coordinate grading, planting, irrigation and outdoor features.
Explore Golden Landscaping →Stamped Concrete
Connect beds and lawn areas with patios, steps and walkways.
Explore Golden Concrete →Hardscape
Bring structure to the layout with walls, steps and gathering areas.
Explore Golden Hardscape →Pergolas & Roof Covers
Plan shade and covered seating alongside your landscape.
Explore Golden Shade Structures →Outdoor Kitchens
Include cooking and entertaining in the overall backyard plan.
Explore Golden Outdoor Kitchens →What happens next
From your ideas to a clear project scope.
1. Walk the Property
Tell us what isn’t working, how you want to use the yard and your priorities. We’ll look at access, drainage, existing landscaping and the improvements you’re considering.
2. Review the Plan
Discuss the layout, materials, planting and irrigation work. Review your written proposal and any HOA submission or program requirements before construction starts.
3. Build & Finish
Sequence removal, preparation and installation, then review the finished project and care needs. New planting and irrigation settings need attention as the landscape establishes.
Golden ColoradoScaping Questions
What is the difference between ColoradoScaping and xeriscaping?
Both can describe water-wise landscaping. FRSR uses ColoradoScaping to describe a coordinated approach to planting, irrigation, stone and outdoor living suited to the property. Xeriscaping also includes thoughtful planting and efficient irrigation; it does not mean covering a yard in rock.
Do I have to remove all of my grass?
No. We can retain a useful lawn area and convert other sections to planting beds, mulch, rock or walkways. The layout should reflect how you use the space. Incentive programs may have separate requirements.
How much will my Golden landscape conversion cost?
The cost depends on the area, removal and access, grading, boulders, plant sizes, irrigation changes and any concrete or hardscape work. Share your address, photos and priorities so we can discuss a site visit and a written estimate.
Can you help with HOA submission information?
Yes. We can help prepare the proposed layout, plant list and material details needed for your submission. Your association determines its approval requirements and timeline.
Will my project qualify for a lawn-removal incentive?
That depends on the current program and your water provider. Confirm eligibility, advance approval and contractor or removal requirements directly with the administrator before beginning work. An FRSR estimate does not guarantee funding.
How much maintenance will the new landscape need?
Plan for watering during establishment, weed control, seasonal cleanup and irrigation checks. The ongoing work depends on the planting and materials you choose. Discuss your preferred care level with us during planning.
How much water will I save?
Savings depend on the amount and type of lawn removed, replacement planting, irrigation settings and establishment watering. We focus on matching the layout and watering system to the new landscape rather than promising a fixed savings figure.
Your Golden yard, thoughtfully planned
Ready for less lawn and more landscape?
Tell us what you want to change—from a front-yard conversion to a complete backyard. We’ll help you plan the plants, materials and construction as one project.
One Contractor, One Design, Done Right.