Planting and landscape installation
Trees of every size, shrubs, perennials, native and low-water plantings, sod and seed, installed on properly prepared soil.
Planting is the part of the project everyone sees, and the part most dependent on what happened before it. Soil that was compacted by construction traffic, grades that pond, irrigation that doesn't reach the root zone: those are what kill new plantings, not the plants themselves.
Ridgeline installs the planting as the last step of a sequence we control. Soil is prepped, topsoil is placed to the specified depth, irrigation is in and tested, and then the plants go in. Trees of any size are in scope; when a crane is needed, we plan the day around it.
Homeowners
Complete planting for new landscapes and renovations, including native and low-water designs suited to the valley.
Landscape architects and designers
Planting plans installed as specified, with substitutions raised before ordering rather than in the field.
Builders
Final landscape installation for new homes, coordinated with the rest of the site work.
What's included.
Plant material
- Trees of all sizes, crane-set when required
- Shrubs, perennials and ornamental grasses
- Native and low-water plantings
- Plugs and groundcovers
Lawn and ground plane
- Sod installation
- Seeding and native seed mixes
- Hydroseed application coordinated with a hydroseed contractor
- Mulch, decorative rock and gravel
- Landscape fabric where appropriate
Soil and prep
- Soil amendment and preparation
- Topsoil placement to specified depth
- Steel, paver and concrete edging
Soil, timing and care
What we handle on a planting scope, stated plainly:
- Soil is prepared and topsoil placed to the specified depth before anything goes in the ground.
- Irrigation is installed and tested before planting, so material is watered from day one.
- We don't offer ongoing maintenance. We hand over a landscape that is established and ready for it.
Mountain conditions, accounted for.
Elevation
A palette that thrives in Glenwood Springs at 5,700 feet may not in Snowmass at 8,200. We install to the site's elevation, exposure and microclimate.
Wildlife
Deer and elk browse. Plant selection and protection are part of the conversation on most valley properties.
Timing
Spring and early fall are the best planting windows at elevation. Large trees and specialty stock are ordered well ahead.
Planting & Landscape Installation projects.
Planting & Landscape Installation FAQ.
How large a tree can you plant?
Any size the site can accommodate. Large caliper trees are set with a crane, and we plan the access, staging and delivery around that day.
Do you install native or xeriscape landscapes?
Yes. Native and low-water plantings are well suited to the valley and are a regular part of our work, from seed mixes to drought-tolerant shrubs and perennials.
Start with the ground.
Tell us about the property and the scope. We'll review it and reach out about next steps.