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Fredell Enterprises, Inc. | Premier Landscape Design Professionals Along the Southern Front Range. Family owned and operated Landscaping Company in Colorado Springs for over 36 years.

If you own a high-end property in Colorado Springs, 2026 just changed the rules on your landscape. 💧Here's what's in eff...
10/09/2026

If you own a high-end property in Colorado Springs, 2026 just changed the rules on your landscape. 💧

Here's what's in effect right now:

📋 CSU's Six Water Wise Rules: 3-day max watering per week, before 10 AM or after 6 PM only from May 1 to October 15, zero runoff onto hard surfaces, and a mandatory 10-day window to fix any irrigation leaks.

🌱 Colorado Senate Bill 24-005: effective January 1, 2026, this new state law prohibits the installation of nonfunctional decorative turf on commercial properties and HOA common areas. And a separate 2023 Colorado law now prevents HOAs from banning xeriscape or drought-tolerant landscaping options.

Add in this year's historic low snowpack, one of the worst on record on the Front Range, and it's clear that the era of the large irrigated lawn as a default luxury landscape is ending.

But here's the reframe that most people miss: water compliance isn't a constraint. It's a design mandate to build something better.

We just published a comprehensive guide for Colorado Springs estate owners on how to design a fully compliant, genuinely luxurious landscape in 2026, covering:

🪨 How architectural hardscape eliminates irrigated square footage permanently

💦 What hydrozoning actually means and why it matters for your water bill

🌿 Which high-altitude native plants thrive on a 3-day irrigation schedule

🔧 The smart irrigation technology that automates CSU compliance

📊 A full compliance data matrix for every landscape component type

This isn't a guide about replacing your lawn with rocks. It's about using water compliance as the reason to invest in something worth 50,000–200,000+ that builds property equity while cutting your utility costs.

Read the full guide: https://www.coloradolandscapedesign.com/2026-colorado-springs-water-rules-designing-a-luxury-landscape-that-stays-fully-compliant/

Learn how 2026 Colorado Springs Utilities water rules impact luxury estate design. Discover how to keep your high-end yard compliant.

Planning a major outdoor transformation along the Front Range? Budgeting for custom landscape architecture and site engi...
09/28/2026

Planning a major outdoor transformation along the Front Range? Budgeting for custom landscape architecture and site engineering comes down to much more than simple square footage. 🏔️🧱

From severe foothill slope retention and heavy boulder terracing to custom masonry fire features, timber frame pavilions, and high-altitude drainage systems, total investment varies depending on local soil conditions, utility extensions, and site accessibility.

To help El Paso County property owners plan effectively, we’ve put together a comprehensive regional cost guide breaking down realistic investment ranges, structural longevity, and engineering cost factors for major custom hardscaping projects.

Explore our full Colorado Springs landscape architecture cost guide here:

https://www.coloradolandscapedesign.com/how-much-does-custom-hardscaping-and-landscape-architecture-cost-in-colorado-springs/

Explore pricing for custom hardscaping in Colorado Springs. Compare investment ranges for boulder walls, outdoor kitchens, patios, and drainage systems.

Severely steep foothill slopes and expanding Dawson clay soil create a tough engineering challenge for Colorado Springs ...
09/10/2026

Severely steep foothill slopes and expanding Dawson clay soil create a tough engineering challenge for Colorado Springs properties. When choosing a structural retaining wall, the material you select dictates whether your investment lasts decades or shifts after a few freeze-thaw cycles. 🏔️🧱

In our latest guide, we compare multi-tiered natural boulder terracing against segmental concrete block systems (SRWs). We break down why 1,000 to 5,000+ pound granite and moss rock boulders excel at mitigating subterranean hydrostatic water pressure, while concrete blocks require extensive gravel backfill and geogrid reinforcement to handle heavy clay expansion.

Read our full technical comparison on retaining wall performance and local investment ranges here: https://www.coloradolandscapedesign.com/which-retaining-wall-material-performs-best-in-colorado-springs-clay-soil/

A complete comparison of natural boulder walls vs. concrete block vs. timber retaining structures. Learn which holds up best against local freeze-thaw cycles.

Owning a home along the Front Range comes with unbelievable views, but severe foothill slopes often leave property owner...
08/25/2026

Owning a home along the Front Range comes with unbelievable views, but severe foothill slopes often leave property owners with an unusable, sliding backyard. 🏔️

Converting a steep incline into a functional, multi-tiered outdoor living environment requires far more than standard landscaping. It takes heavy site engineering, precision grading, and structural boulder terracing designed to handle volatile Colorado soils and sudden mountain runoff.

In our latest article, we break down how master-plan landscape architecture turns hazardous slopes into expansive, multi-level entertainment spaces featuring custom stone fire pits, sunken dining plazas, and built-in drainage systems.

Read our engineering guide for sloped properties here: https://www.coloradolandscapedesign.com/engineering-luxury-outdoor-living-on-colorado-springs-steep-front-range-slopes/

Steep Front Range slopes don't have to limit your property. Discover how to transform hazardous hillsides into stunning outdoor living spaces.

Before you grab the pruning shears, read this. 🌳With the August temperatures rising in Colorado Springs, homeowners are ...
08/11/2026

Before you grab the pruning shears, read this. 🌳

With the August temperatures rising in Colorado Springs, homeowners are looking at their brown evergreens, scorched maples, and crispy aspens wondering the same thing: is it dead?

The honest answer: maybe not. But what you do in the next 48 hours makes all the difference.

Here's what most people get wrong after a heat event like this one:

❌ They prune the scorched leaves off immediately — those burnt outer leaves are actually shading and protecting the inner branches. Remove them now, and you risk burning the tissue that was previously protected.

❌ They fertilize because the tree "looks sick" — nitrogen forces new growth the tree cannot hydrate in extreme heat. It makes things dramatically worse.

❌ They water at the trunk with a surface sprinkler — baked Colorado clay repels water at the surface. It evaporates before it ever reaches the roots.

Here's what actually does work:

✅ Cycle-and-soak deep irrigation at the drip line, early morning

✅ 3–4 inches of organic mulch over the entire root zone to drop soil temps

✅ Leave scorched foliage alone until temperatures stabilize

✅ Start planning late-August root recovery before winter arrives

At 6,000+ feet, our UV is 25% stronger than at sea level. When air temps hit 100°F, unshaded leaf surfaces can exceed 120°F. This heat event hits Colorado Springs trees hard, and the window to save them is short.

We just published a complete guide with diagnosis tips, step-by-step triage, and a late-season recovery plan.

Read the full guide: https://www.coloradolandscapedesign.com/how-to-save-heat-stressed-trees-and-evergreens-after-extreme-summer-heat/

If you've walked outside this week and found your blue spruce looking more brown than blue, or discovered that the ornamental maples you planted two su ...

Your garden survived spring. Now comes the harder part. 🦌Most deer and wildlife advice is written for April. But here in...
07/29/2026

Your garden survived spring. Now comes the harder part. 🦌

Most deer and wildlife advice is written for April. But here in Colorado Springs, the real pressure hits in July and August when natural forage in the mountains dries up and desperate animals come downhill looking for something green and irrigated.

Sound familiar if you live in Kissing Camels, Broadmoor, or anywhere along the foothills?

Here's what most people don't realize: a drought-stressed deer in August will eat plants it completely ignored in May. The same repellents, the same deterrents, the same "deer-resistant" plants that worked all spring suddenly stop working, because the animal is no longer being selective. It's being desperate.

We just published a guide on exactly this late-summer wildlife problem, including:

🌿 How to design a "second line of defense" using plants wildlife won't eat

🦌 Which aromatic and textural plants deter even desperate late-season deer

🐇 Why your irrigation schedule might be making the problem worse

🐻 What the bear factor means for foothills-adjacent properties right now

This isn't a generic deer article. It's written specifically for what's happening in Colorado Springs gardens right now, in late July.

Read the full guide: https://www.coloradolandscapedesign.com/when-the-foothills-dry-out-protecting-your-summer-garden-from-thirsty-wildlife/

Have you been seeing more wildlife in your yard this summer than earlier in the season? Drop a comment; we'd love to hear where you're located. 👇

As Colorado's mountains dry out in July, desperate wildlife invades Springs neighborhoods. Design gardens that look stunning but deter even hungry deer.

It's 7:30 PM. The sky over Pikes Peak is doing something incredible. The conversation is flowing. And then... someone gr...
07/09/2026

It's 7:30 PM. The sky over Pikes Peak is doing something incredible. The conversation is flowing. And then... someone grabs a sweatshirt. Then another. By 9 PM, everyone's inside. 🥶

Sound familiar?

It's not that your patio isn't nice; it's that it wasn't designed for how Colorado Springs evenings actually work.

Every summer night here drops 25-35°F the moment the sun disappears behind the mountains. That's not a minor chill. That's a completely different climate than your afternoon. And most standard patio designs completely ignore it.

Here's what actually keeps people outside after dark in Colorado Springs:

🔥 Custom stone fire pits engineered to radiate heat, not just to look good
🏠 Sheltered outdoor kitchens positioned to trap warmth near the gathering area
💨 Wind-blocking walls and overhead structures that stop the mountain breeze from stealing your heat
💡 Warm-toned lighting that makes the space feel inviting even as temperatures drop

We just published an intro on how to design outdoor living spaces specifically for Colorado's cool summer evenings, including the physics of why our nights cool so fast, and the specific design choices that make a real difference.

If your patio empties out by 8 PM every summer night, this one's for you. 👇

https://www.coloradolandscapedesign.com/designing-for-the-30-degree-drop-creating-outdoor-living-spaces-for-cool-colorado-evenings/

Colorado Springs summer nights drop 30°F after sunset. Fire pits, sheltered outdoor kitchens, and strategic design keep your backyard usable long after dark.

If you’ve lived in Colorado Springs for even one summer, you probably know the feeling: you look out the window at a sud...
06/26/2026

If you’ve lived in Colorado Springs for even one summer, you probably know the feeling: you look out the window at a sudden 15-minute hailstorm, and your heart sinks knowing your garden is getting shredded. ⛈️🥬

But you don’t have to give up on a beautiful summer yard. The secret lies in strategic plant selection. By choosing resilient varieties with flexible, narrow, or rubbery leaves (like specific ornamental grasses and hardy evergreens), you can design a landscape that literally bounces right back after a localized hailstorm.

To help you out, we’re sharing our pro guide to picking hail-resilient plant material that can handle the unpredictable Front Range weather.

Read the full guide here: https://www.coloradolandscapedesign.com/hail-proofing-your-yard-selecting-resilient-plant-material-for-unpredictable-summer-storms/

Protect your landscape from Colorado's hailstorms. Discover which plants bounce back fast, with expert picks for hail-resilient gardens in Colorado Springs.

Ever wonder why the plants in your front yard are thriving while the exact same species in your backyard are struggling?...
06/11/2026

Ever wonder why the plants in your front yard are thriving while the exact same species in your backyard are struggling? It might not be your green thumb—it’s geography. 🗺️

In Colorado Springs, a single residential property can host two completely different summer climates. Your south-facing zones endure intense, high-altitude sun, while your north-facing areas stay shaded, damp, and cool.

If you plant the same things on both sides, you’re setting yourself up for frustration. We’re breaking down the science of property microclimates and how a smart landscape blueprint works with the sun, not against it.

Read our latest guide: https://www.coloradolandscapedesign.com/north-side-vs-south-side-why-your-colorado-property-has-two-completely-different-summer-climates/

Your Colorado Springs property has two completely different microclimates. Learn how aspect, elevation, and intense UV exposure should drive your planting plan.

Living in Colorado Springs usually means enjoying incredible mountain views, but it also frequently means dealing with a...
05/27/2026

Living in Colorado Springs usually means enjoying incredible mountain views, but it also frequently means dealing with a sloped yard. 🏔️

When our sudden summer downpours or heavy spring snowmelts hit, a steep hillside can quickly turn into a muddy washout, threatening your topsoil and your foundation. Poured concrete walls aren't your only option.

We’re breaking down the science of strategic boulder landscaping, explaining how to use natural stone to permanently anchor a slope while turning a backyard challenge into a stunning, rugged feature.

Read the full guide here: https://www.coloradolandscapedesign.com/how-to-stop-slope-erosion-in-colorado-springs-with-strategic-boulder-landscaping/

Stop slope erosion naturally with strategic boulder landscaping. Stabilize Colorado Springs hillside properties using rocks, terracing, and native plants.

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2929 N Prospect Street, # 105
Colorado Springs, CO
80907

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