Living Landscapes

Denver, Colorado

About Us

After reconnecting with a greater ecological awareness via a Permaculture Design Course, I was inspired to find applications for agroecology in the urban environment. From this seed, Living Landscapes was born. I strive to create landscapes that have thriving ecologies, high biological diversity, food resiliency, and beneficial ecosystem services for all the myriad species engaged in the landscape.

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Services Offered

Forest Garden

Turn your yard into a self-sustaining, food-producing forest that thrives with minimal maintenance.

Meadow Ecosystem

Bring natural beauty and pollinator life to your yard with a vibrant, low-maintenance native meadow.

Lawn Replacement (Solarize)

Effortlessly transition from turf grass to an ecological garden using the power of the sun.

Lawn Replacement (Sod Removal)

Start fresh with clean soil by removing turf grass and preparing your yard for something beautiful and lasting.

Planter Box Annual Gardens

Grow fresh herbs, veggies, and flowers in beautiful, easy-to-maintain raised planter boxes.

In-ground Annual Garden Beds

Create abundant, high-yield growing spaces directly in the ground with healthy soil and smart layout design.

Fence

Define space, enhance privacy, and protect your garden with fencing that fits your landscape and values.

Sheet Mulch

Smother grass and build fertile soil naturally with this low-impact, weed-suppressing technique.

Paver Patio

Enjoy a beautiful, durable outdoor space for gathering, relaxing, or dining — with expertly installed ecological pavers.

Gravel

Use gravel to create clean, low-maintenance paths and patios that support drainage and structure without concrete.

Pergola

Add shade, style, and structure to your outdoor living space with a handcrafted, durable pergola.

Greenhouse

Grow food year-round and protect delicate plants with a custom-designed, climate-smart greenhouse.

Compost Station

Turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, living soil with a tidy, odor-free compost system built for your lifestyle.

Rainwater Catchment

Harvest and store clean rainwater for garden use, drought resilience, and long-term sustainability.

Mushroom Logs

Grow delicious gourmet mushrooms at home with log inoculation setups that blend beautifully into your landscape.

Backyard Ponds

Bring tranquility, wildlife, and beauty to your yard with a custom-built backyard pond that supports a living ecosystem.

Rain Garden

Manage stormwater naturally with a beautiful, planted depression that filters and absorbs rain runoff.

Fire Pit

Create a cozy, gathering-friendly fire pit that fits your landscape, lifestyle, and safety needs.

Design

Get a custom ecological landscape design tailored to your goals, property, and long-term vision.

3D Design

Visualize your dream landscape before breaking ground with an immersive, photo-realistic 3D design.

Reviews for

Living Landscapes

Ensuring our customers' vision for their property comes to life is our #1 priority. That, and making a healthier planet. They're the same, really...

Dan Zehr is absolutely a rare gem. I cannot say enough about our interactions with Dan, @Living Landscapes, and his colleagues at @ThriveLot and @ITM Landscaping. They have helped us to create a modern, efficient, beautiful and Zen-like outdoor experience. Throughout the process, Dan listened to my ideas, developed beautiful, scaled and detailed plans, directed his team (working alongside them and bringing them, and me, delicious food) and executed on the vision in a timely and efficient manner. We’ve even done a couple fun experiments together including shiitake mushroom logs and a food forest. Dan is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to plants, flowers, trees, etc. I love the way our home’s exterior and living landscape match our personal aesthetic and our home’s interior. When we hit a couple minor bumps in the road, Dan always made it right, going above and beyond to correct any concerns and create a final product which makes us both very proud. One final thing that makes Dan and his colleagues at Living Landscapes exceptional is their partnership with you for the long haul; they are not just landscapers but rather partners in your landscape. I recommend them to anyone wanting to create a magical and enduring outdoor experience.
Lisa Ruskaup
“My boring little back patio is now an enchanting and abundant garden complete with herbs, fruit trees, veggies and even mushrooms! All in about 400sf of space. Thank you Thrive Lot and Doug!”
Sam Rolfes
Ohio property owner
“I can’t begin to express how pleased we are with the first phase of the installation, it’s really very exciting. Just came in from looking at the Edible Edge and things are really starting to flourish!”
Joe Cox
CEO, Museum of Discovery & Science
★★★★★
5

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OUR Impact

Join us in creating beautiful habitats and healthy food resilience

Thrive Lot is having a direct impact on helping our environment, from bees to birds to butterflies. Check out what we've accomplished so far.

2,751,982

ft² of yard transformed

38,119

trees & plants installed

24,357,280

gal of water conserved

2,187,516

lbs of CO₂ sequestered