Elevate Landscapes monitors irrigation weekly at sites with turf grass and bi-weekly for xeriscaped landscapes. We check for waste in water, such as lateral and mainline breaks, head-to-head coverage, replacing old nozzles with newer, more effecient ones. We also work closely with Colorado Springs Utilities to audit irrigation systems and install upgrades paid for with CSU provided grants.

Elevate Landscapes offers a structured approach to snow removal, which includes personalized meteorology reports, geo-tagged and time-stamped photo reports, and snow clearing during daytime and overnight storms.

Weekly. Monitoring your system weekly prevents unnecessary plant and sod loss, waste in water, and infrastructure failures. Irrigation management is asset management.

Yes, and we work closely with Colorado Springs Utilities to find grants available for commercial landscape turf conversions.

Elevate Landscapes is a communications company that does landscaping. We monitor sites and crews with weekly visits, property reports that include geo-tagged photos, and board meeting presence. If there is a change in the schedule, an impactful weather event is expected, or a special project is coming up, our Account Managers work closely with managers to ensure the plan is set and communicated clearly. We want managers to be able to answer resident and homeowner questions before they are asked.

Starting Jan 1, 2026, SB24-005 restricts installing new, high-water turf (commonly Kentucky Bluegrass) in "nonfunctional" turf areas, in decorative, or in non-recreational spots on commercial, industrial, and HOA properties. You cannot replace grass in non-functional areas with the same high-water turf grass. It must be native or new low-water blends. Nonfunctional areas such as medians, business entrances, or common areas not used for recreation are the areas targeted.

People feel better about living in a cared-for environment, don't we? We know that tenant satisfaction increases when enhancements and maintenance are ocurring regularly. Properties with high-quality landscaping have approximately 10% higher tenant satisfaction ratings and can often produce 100% tenant retention during renewals due to added enhancements and usable outdoor amenities. Especially where pet and children safety are considered.

We offer many solutions from artificial turf installation to dog parks and pet stations. Our goal is to protect your asset, your pet residents, and to keep things looking (and smelling) nice. Each problem area should be assessed indivudually to provide the correct solution. Reach out to schedule an appointment for a free evaluation.

We use a variety of tools to monitor and use water in the most effecient ways possible. In a climate like Colorado Springs, things like smart controllers, rain sensors, gate valves, flow monitoring are all very helpful, but the biggest driver behind our success in irrigation is our weekly irrigation checks. These allow us to adjust heads and rotors for coverage, seasonal adjustments (knowing when to increase or decrease due to weather events), etc.

Managing snow removal at all requires proactive, prioritized planning to ensure accessibility and safety. Adding high-density parking and ADA walkways means we add a few key strategies to our game. These include pre-treating surfaces with liquid brine, shoveling ADA parking spots and using ice melt, we clear curb ramps and pedestrian walkways FIRST (before or during a storm), and using snow removal equipment like snow blowers or rhinos on walkways. Once your trigger depth hits, the liability falls on Elevate Landscapes to get it clear. That's why choosing a lower trigger depth protects your residents and visitors, as well as your insurance policy.

There are! Let us get you connected to the right people at the right program. Give us a call today!

We utilize technology that geo-tags the photos we take while we are onsite. This software also allows us to share property reports with managers and HOA boards with before and after photos. We document every visit to your property with photos and GPS in the vehicles, as added backup in case of an internet/software outage.

This is going to involve a structured approach to identifying, replacing, and managing high-water-use grass in non-recreational areas. Our best advice is to keep the turf grass you currently have as healthy as possible. You can do this with regular irrigation checks, approving timely irrigation repairs, head-to-head coverage, fertilizing at the right time of year, and aeration with overseeding.

Check valves. Check valves. Check valves. Did we say check valves?

Absolutely! This might include the use of our goats (yes, goats), but we can help you manage fire safe neighborhoods and greenbelts.

We recommend allowing native grass to go to seed, so we don't suggest clearing of native grass more than 3 times a grow season. Mowing too frequently, will prevent the area from re-seeding itself and will likely cause erosion and washout issues.

We use many different sized snow removal equipment based on access. Be assured we have the right tool for the job!

We establish a single point of contact as often as possible. This streamlines our communication, prevents confusion or miscommunication, and allows one person (usually the community manager) to direct the day-to-day operations while the Board focuses on their community. That said, we have an open door policy and are happy to speak to any designated agent.

Almost all of it. We only install plant materials that are native to Colorado. Plantings in a xeriscape will be watered with a drip system, but will likely survive on water they recieve naturally.

That depends on weed barrier fabric and if it is installed properly. Fabric fails over time, birds drops "gifts" carrying seeds on top of fabric, so, no. You will likely never be weed-free, but you can be weed prepared by uitilizing our Plant Health Care program.

It is, especially if you leave or install irrigation to run in the hot times. We also have special pet-friendly artificial turf that doesn't heat up as much in the sun. Our dogs LOVE our artificial turf!

Short answer? No. However, there are some exceptions to this and we recommend reaching out to Pikes Peak Regional Building Department for their code.

It is technology is designed to conserve water, save money on water bills, and promote healthier plant growth by eliminating overwatering or underwatering. If all that sounds good, let's get you a proposal. It'll pay for itself over time.

We prefer native conifers and sturdy deciduous trees like maples, which are flexible, have strong-jointed branches and deep, expansive roots. Although elms grow well here, they are considered invasive and should be removed immediately.