Business Details
Expert Landscaping Services in Northern Colorado & Southern Wyoming
Lockwood Landscape Designs has been transforming outdoor spaces for over 30 years, combining deep horticultural expertise with personalized service. Founded by Sharon Lockwood, a Kansas State University graduate with advanced training in Colorado horticulture, our firm specializes in creating custom landscapes that balance aesthetics, functionality, and environmental sustainability. Our mother-daughter team brings a unique collaborative approach, integrating client visions with technical precision to deliver one-of-a-kind designs. We offer comprehensive services from initial consultation through construction administration, ensuring every project meets exact specifications.Our commitment to xeriscaping principles and water-efficient design demonstrates our dedication to sustainable practices. With extensive experience in both residential and commercial projects across Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming, we maintain active involvement in professional organizations like the Association for Professional Landscape Designers. Our process emphasizes clear communication, with clients actively participating in every design decision. From small garden consultations to full-scale landscape transformations, we combine technical excellence with a personal touch that has earned us decades of client loyalty.
Services
Landscape Design
Xeriscaping
On-Site Consultation
Construction Administration
Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined experience in Colorado climate-specific landscaping
- Our mother-daughter team provides collaborative, personalized design solutions
- Specialized expertise in xeriscaping and water-efficient landscape design
- Active involvement in professional organizations like APLD and CSU horticulture programs
- Comprehensive service from initial consultation through construction administration
Associations and certifications
- Colorado Nursery Professional
- Association for Professional Landscape Designers
What people say
Looks great
Pleasure to work with
Transformed our garden
Design met every need
Timely execution
Services
Landscape Design
Custom landscape design service creating detailed, scaled plans for residential and commercial properties. Includes plant schedules, construction notes, and color visualization. Available for full-yard transformations or specific areas like front/back yards. Combines aesthetic appeal with functional design considerations for both new constructions and existing property renovations.
Xeriscaping
Specialized water-efficient landscaping using drought-tolerant plants and sustainable design principles. Follows seven xeriscaping guidelines including soil improvement, appropriate plant selection, and strategic irrigation. Creates beautiful, low-maintenance landscapes adapted to Colorado's climate while significantly reducing water consumption and maintenance requirements.
On-Site Consultation
In-person consultation service for smaller landscape projects or specific yard areas. Provides immediate design solutions through verbal recommendations or on-site sketch plans. Ideal for clients seeking expert guidance on plant selection, space optimization, and practical implementation strategies for manageable-scale landscaping projects.
Construction Administration
Professional oversight during landscape construction phase with regular site visits. Coordinates between homeowners and contractors to ensure design integrity. Provides ongoing consultation throughout project duration. Maintains quality control while allowing flexibility for client input and adjustments during implementation stages of landscape development.
Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Specialized design service integrating functional outdoor kitchens into landscape plans. Combines hardscaping elements with practical cooking spaces. Creates cohesive outdoor entertainment areas that complement overall property aesthetics. Designed to withstand Colorado's climate while enhancing usability of outdoor spaces for residential clients.
People
Sharon Lockwood
Landscape Designer
Award-winning landscape designer with 35+ years Colorado experience. Holds Colorado Nursery Professional certification. Specializes in xeriscaping and sustainable design. Active APLD member. Transforms landscapes through personalized client collaboration and expert plant selection.
Courtney Lockwood
Landscape Architect
Licensed Colorado Landscape Architect with master's degree from University of Colorado. Specializes in horticultural design and environmental sustainability. Brings technical expertise to complex projects. Collaborates with clients to create functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces tailored to specific site conditions.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide landscaping services throughout Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming, including both residential and commercial properties.
What is xeriscaping?
Xeriscaping is a water-conserving landscaping approach using drought-tolerant plants and efficient design principles. It reduces water usage by 50-75% while maintaining aesthetic appeal through strategic plant selection and irrigation planning.
How does your design process work?
Our process begins with a consultation to understand your needs and property conditions. We then create scaled designs with plant schedules, followed by construction administration to ensure proper implementation of your customized landscape plan.
How much input do clients have?
Clients actively participate in every design decision. We value your input throughout the process, from initial concept to final implementation, ensuring the finished landscape perfectly matches your vision and requirements.
What services do you offer?
We provide full landscape design, xeriscaping solutions, on-site consultations, construction administration, and specialized outdoor living space designs including patios and outdoor kitchens for residential and commercial properties.
