Commercial landscape construction — Colorado Front Range
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Colorado's Full-Service Outdoor Company · Highlands Ranch

Over 40 years of Colorado
landscape expertise.
Built to last.

One contractor for design, construction, and maintenance. Commercial and residential. Highlands Ranch to the entire Front Range. Every month of the year.

40+
Years of Experience
30K+
Clients Served
30+
Services Offered
365
Days a Year
Commercial Construction
State Licensed Contractor
NALP Member
Fully Insured
Self-Performing Crews
Year-Round Service
Free Estimates
Highlands Ranch, CO

From concept to completion — and every season in between — we deliver expert landscape & maintenance solutions tailored to your property's unique needs. Discover our full range of services designed to enhance, protect, and maintain your outdoor spaces.

Large-scale commercial landscape construction — Colorado Front Range
Commercial Services · Greeley to Pueblo

Large-scale landscape for Colorado's commercial properties.

Full-service commercial landscape programs from design-build construction through long-term grounds management. Built for general contractors, developers, municipalities, HOAs, and property managers.

Construction & Grading Irrigation Systems Grounds Maintenance Snow Removal Design-Build Drainage Hardscape Tree Services Seasonal Color
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Beautiful residential landscape — Highlands Ranch Colorado xeriscape
Residential Services · South Denver Communities

Complete residential landscaping for south Denver homeowners.

From new construction to full remodels, xeriscaping, Coloradoscaping, irrigation, snow removal, and weekly lawn care. Serving Highlands Ranch, Parker, Castle Rock, Lone Tree, Lakewood, Littleton, and more.

New Construction Remodel & Refresh Irrigation Lawn Maintenance Aerating & Fertilizing Snow Removal Xeriscaping Coloradoscaping Artificial Turf Hardscape & Fencing
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Why Metropolitan Total Property

The most experienced full-service
landscape contractor on the Front Range.

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The longest proven track record in the Denver landscape market

With over 40 years of Colorado landscape experience, no other landscape contractor in the Denver Metro area has been doing this longer. Four decades of Colorado projects, Colorado soil, and Colorado weather means we have encountered every challenge and solved every problem — before it becomes yours.

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One contractor for design, construction, and maintenance — no handoffs

Most landscape companies do one thing well. We do everything — from initial design through construction and into long-term maintenance. One point of contact, one contract, one accountable team. No miscommunication between companies. No finger-pointing. No gaps in quality control from start to finish.

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Licensed, insured, self-performing crews — quality stays in our hands

We self-perform the vast majority of our work with our own trained, licensed crews. When you hire Metropolitan Total Property, you get Metropolitan Total Property — not a rotating cast of subcontractors. Consistent standards, consistent people, and consistent results on every project we take on.

Colorado Rocky Mountain landscape four seasons
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Spring

Irrigation startups, aeration, power raking, fertilizing, new construction installs, and landscape remodels as the season opens.

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Summer

Grounds maintenance, xeriscaping and Coloradoscaping installs, irrigation management, hardscape, construction, and commercial programs in full swing.

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Fall

Irrigation winterizations, fall clean-ups, late-season construction, landscape renovations, and prep work before the ground freezes.

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Winter

Commercial and residential snow removal programs keep your property safe and accessible through every Colorado snowfall.

Commercial Services · Greeley to Pueblo

Full-service commercial
landscape programs.

Design-build construction through long-term grounds management. One contractor, every commercial property type, anywhere on the Colorado Front Range. General contractors, developers, municipalities, HOAs, and property managers — we work at your scale.

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Commercial Landscape Construction & Grading

Large-scale commercial landscape construction including site grading, drainage, plant installation, and finish work for new developments and major renovations. Projects from $50K to $1M+ anywhere on the Colorado Front Range.

Scope of Work

Full-scope landscape construction for commercial sites — finish grading, drainage tie-in, soil prep, plant installation, and final punch-out — self-performed on projects ranging from $50K to $1M+ across the Front Range.

Why It Matters to Your Project

Landscape is consistently one of the last trades on a commercial schedule, which means it absorbs upstream delays from every trade before it. A landscape contractor without the crew capacity or self-performed scope to compress timeline becomes the critical path item that pushes your CO date.

Key Advantages
  • Self-performed crews mean no subcontractor coordination risk on your schedule
  • Capacity to mobilize quickly when upstream trades finish early or late
  • Single point of accountability for the full landscape scope — no finger-pointing between subs
  • 40+ years of grading and drainage experience reduces RFIs during construction
Our Recommendation

We recommend engaging us during the design development phase, not after GMP — early landscape input on grading and drainage routing prevents costly redesign once civil and site plans are locked.

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Commercial Irrigation Design & Installation

Professional irrigation system design and installation for commercial properties. Smart controllers, drip systems, multi-zone networks, and water-efficient technology compliant with Colorado water regulations.

Scope of Work

Engineered irrigation systems for commercial properties — smart controllers, multi-zone networks, drip and spray combinations — designed and self-installed to meet Colorado water regulations and municipal backflow requirements.

Why It Matters to Your Project

Commercial irrigation failures after substantial completion become a warranty and maintenance liability for the owner and a callback liability for the GC. Systems designed without proper zoning for sun/shade variation and slope routinely fail inspection or underperform within the first season.

Key Advantages
  • Designed to pass municipal backflow and cross-connection inspection on the first submission
  • Smart controller systems reduce water budget line items for the owner long-term
  • Zone design accounts for microclimates across the site to prevent dead zones
  • As-built documentation provided for facilities management handoff
Our Recommendation

We recommend irrigation design be finalized alongside landscape architect plans, not as a late-stage value-engineering item — retrofitting zones after planting plans are locked typically increases cost.

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Commercial Grounds Maintenance

Comprehensive year-round grounds management for HOAs, office parks, retail centers, and industrial properties. Mowing, edging, pruning, fertilization, weed control, irrigation management, and seasonal clean-ups on a consistent scheduled program.

Scope of Work

Scheduled, contracted grounds management for HOAs, office parks, retail centers, and industrial properties — mowing, edging, pruning, fertilization, weed control, irrigation management, and seasonal clean-ups on a defined service level agreement.

Why It Matters to Your Project

Property managers and HOA boards are accountable to ownership and residents for curb appeal and liability exposure. Inconsistent or unreliable maintenance vendors create recurring complaints, ARC violations, and in worst cases, slip-and-fall liability from neglected walkways.

Key Advantages
  • Defined service level agreement with documented visit schedules
  • Single vendor across mowing, irrigation, and seasonal services reduces vendor management overhead
  • Consistent crew assignment improves property familiarity and quality control
  • Year-round contract eliminates seasonal vendor transition gaps
Our Recommendation

We recommend a 12-month contract over seasonal agreements — it eliminates the spring re-bid cycle and the service gap that occurs during vendor transitions.

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Commercial Snow Removal

Reliable commercial snow and ice management for parking lots, drives, walkways, and building entries. Contracted seasonal programs with priority response, de-icing, and service documentation for liability protection — regardless of what Colorado's winters deliver.

Scope of Work

Contracted seasonal snow and ice management for parking lots, drive lanes, walkways, and building entries — including priority response triggers, de-icing application, and documented service logs for liability protection.

Why It Matters to Your Project

Slip-and-fall liability on commercial property is one of the highest-frequency claims property managers face. Courts and insurers increasingly require documented proof of timely service — a verbal agreement with a snow contractor provides no liability protection if a claim is filed.

Key Advantages
  • Documented service logs with timestamps for liability defense
  • Defined trigger depths so service begins automatically, not on a phone call
  • Priority response tiers for high-liability areas like entries and ADA paths
  • Single contractor for landscape and snow eliminates a seasonal vendor gap
Our Recommendation

We recommend confirming your snow contract includes documented service logs specifically — this is the single most important clause for liability defense and is often missing from low-bid contracts.

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Design-Build Services

Integrated design-build landscape programs for developers and property managers. We manage the entire process from concept through permits, construction, and final walkthrough — one contract, one team, zero handoff risk.

Scope of Work

Integrated design-build landscape delivery — from concept and planting plan through permitting, construction, and final walkthrough — under a single contract with a single point of accountability.

Why It Matters to Your Project

Design-bid-build landscape delivery creates a gap between what's designed and what's buildable on budget, often surfacing as change orders mid-construction. Design-build collapses that gap by having the same team responsible for both design intent and field execution.

Key Advantages
  • Single contract eliminates the design-to-construction handoff risk
  • Constructability reviewed during design, reducing mid-project change orders
  • Faster overall delivery than sequential design-bid-build
  • One accountable party for budget, schedule, and final quality
Our Recommendation

We recommend design-build specifically for projects with a fixed completion date tied to a lease or occupancy deadline — the schedule compression is the primary advantage over traditional delivery.

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Drainage & Stormwater Solutions

Commercial drainage engineering and installation including French drains, retention basins, swales, and stormwater management systems — critical for Colorado's intense precipitation events and severe freeze-thaw cycles.

Scope of Work

Engineered drainage systems for commercial sites — French drains, retention and detention basins, swales, and stormwater conveyance — sized and built to municipal stormwater management requirements.

Why It Matters to Your Project

Improperly engineered site drainage is a recurring source of post-construction liability — standing water, foundation intrusion, and erosion complaints that surface after the GC and civil engineer have demobilized. Stormwater non-compliance can also trigger municipal fines for the owner.

Key Advantages
  • Sized to municipal stormwater management requirements to pass final inspection
  • Reduces post-completion warranty calls related to standing water or erosion
  • Coordinated with civil engineering to avoid conflicts with underground utilities
  • Long-term reduction in landscape maintenance issues caused by poor drainage
Our Recommendation

We recommend a drainage and grading review during civil plan development — addressing routing conflicts before grading begins is significantly less expensive than remediation after hardscape and planting are complete.

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Hardscape, Retaining Walls & Concrete

Commercial-grade hardscape installation including pavers, retaining walls, concrete walks and plazas, and site furnishings. Engineered for Colorado's demanding climate and commercial traffic loads.

Scope of Work

Commercial-grade hardscape construction — pavers, engineered retaining walls, concrete walks and plazas, and site furnishing installation — built to handle Colorado's freeze-thaw cycles and commercial traffic and load requirements.

Why It Matters to Your Project

Hardscape installed to residential standards fails under commercial pedestrian volume and vehicle loading. Retaining walls without proper engineering and drainage behind the wall face are a structural liability that can trigger costly remediation and exposure for the property owner.

Key Advantages
  • Engineered for commercial loading and pedestrian traffic volume, not residential spec
  • Retaining walls designed with proper drainage to prevent hydrostatic failure
  • ADA-compliant walkway construction where required by scope
  • Material and base specifications documented for owner records
Our Recommendation

We recommend engineered retaining wall design for any wall exceeding 4 feet — this is also typically a permitting requirement and avoids exposure if the wall is ever inspected or challenged.

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Sod Installation & Turf Management

Commercial sod installation and ongoing turf management programs. Species selection tailored to Colorado's elevation, sun exposure, and water budget requirements for lasting performance.

Scope of Work

Commercial sod installation and ongoing turf management programs, with species selection matched to Colorado's elevation, sun exposure, and the property's water budget.

Why It Matters to Your Project

Turf species selected without accounting for site-specific sun exposure, elevation, and irrigation capacity routinely fails to establish or requires excessive water input to maintain — both of which become recurring line items in a property's operating budget.

Key Advantages
  • Species selection matched to actual site conditions reduces establishment failure
  • Water-budget-conscious turf programs lower long-term operating costs
  • Large-format sod installation minimizes establishment downtime on new sites
  • Ongoing management program prevents the need for full re-installation
Our Recommendation

We recommend a turf management program be established at installation, not added later — turf that establishes under a defined maintenance program performs significantly better long-term than turf left to standard mowing alone.

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Tree Service & Arbor Care

Commercial tree installation, pruning, health assessment, and removal. Proper arbor care protects your property investment and maintains compliance with local ordinances across the Denver Metro and Front Range.

Scope of Work

Commercial tree installation, structural pruning, health assessment, and removal — performed to maintain compliance with local tree preservation and right-of-way ordinances.

Why It Matters to Your Project

Many municipalities have tree preservation ordinances tied to permitting and certificate of occupancy. Improperly pruned or unhealthy trees near commercial structures and parking areas also represent a genuine liability exposure if a limb failure causes property damage or injury.

Key Advantages
  • Maintains compliance with local tree preservation and protection ordinances
  • Reduces liability exposure from limb failure near structures and parking
  • Health assessment documentation available for property records
  • Proper structural pruning protects long-term tree investment on the site
Our Recommendation

We recommend a tree health assessment be included in any annual maintenance contract — catching disease or structural issues early is significantly less costly than emergency removal after failure.

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Seasonal Color & Annual Planting

Professionally designed and installed seasonal color programs for commercial entries, courtyards, and common areas. We manage the full program — selection, installation, replacement, and clean-up — every season.

Scope of Work

Professionally designed and installed seasonal color programs for commercial entries, courtyards, and common areas — full program management including selection, installation, replacement, and seasonal clean-up.

Why It Matters to Your Project

Curb appeal at commercial entries directly affects leasing velocity for retail and office product, and is frequently an explicit ARC or association standard for HOA common areas. Inconsistent seasonal color is one of the most visible signals of deferred property maintenance to prospective tenants and residents.

Key Advantages
  • Maintains consistent curb appeal standards required for leasing and ARC compliance
  • Full program management eliminates the need for in-house coordination
  • Varieties selected to perform reliably at Colorado altitude and climate swings
  • Predictable seasonal budget line rather than ad hoc replacement costs
Our Recommendation

We recommend bundling seasonal color into your annual grounds maintenance contract rather than bidding it separately — it ensures consistent scheduling and avoids gaps between vendor transitions.

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Who We Serve Commercially

Every commercial property type in Colorado.

General Contractors · Developers · Municipalities · HOAs · Property Managers · Office Parks · Retail Centers · Industrial · Healthcare · Schools

Commercial Clients

The clients we serve every day.

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General Contractors
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Real Estate Developers & New Construction
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Municipal & Government Properties
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HOA Communities & Master-Planned Developments
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Property Management Companies
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Office Parks & Corporate Campuses
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Retail Centers & Shopping Plazas
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Industrial & Warehouse Properties
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Healthcare & Medical Campuses
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Schools, Universities & Institutional
Beautiful Colorado residential landscape — native plants and stone walkway in Highlands Ranch
Residential Services

Ready for a Greener, More Beautiful Yard?

Whether you're dreaming of a lush lawn, a vibrant garden, or a complete outdoor makeover, our residential landscape experts are here to bring your vision to life. With decades of experience and a passion for detail, we create custom solutions that elevate your curb appeal and turn everyday yards into standout spaces. From design and installation to ongoing maintenance, we make it easy to enjoy a yard that's not only beautiful — but built to thrive. Let us help you create an outdoor space you'll love coming home to.

Serving: Highlands Ranch · Littleton · Lone Tree · Lakewood · Parker · Castle Pines · Castle Rock · Englewood · Morrison · Aurora

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Residential Services · 23 Ways We Can Help

Everything your Colorado
home's landscape needs.

New construction landscaping — grading and planting a fresh Colorado home

New Construction Landscaping

Complete landscape installation for newly built Colorado homes — from bare dirt through final plantings. Grading, irrigation, sod or seed, trees, shrubs, mulch, and finishing. Coordinated with builders or homeowners across our south Denver service area.

What It Is

New construction landscaping is the complete transformation of a freshly built home's bare dirt lot into a finished, livable outdoor space — grading, irrigation, sod or seed, trees, shrubs, mulch, and hardscape, coordinated from the ground up.

Why It's Needed

New homes are handed over with compacted, nutrient-poor soil and zero drainage planning. Without proper grading and a real landscape plan, water pools against your foundation, soil erodes, and whatever you plant struggles to survive Colorado's clay and altitude.

Key Benefits
  • Protects your foundation with correct grading and drainage from day one
  • Establishes healthy soil before anything is planted, not after
  • Coordinates directly with your builder's timeline so nothing gets delayed
  • Adds real, appraised value the moment it's complete
Our Recommendation

We recommend starting this within the first season of move-in — the longer bare dirt sits, the more it compacts and the harder establishment becomes.

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Landscape remodel and refresh — updated residential yard Colorado

Landscape Remodel & Refresh

Transform an outdated landscape. Full redesigns or targeted refreshes — new planting beds, updated irrigation, improved lawn areas. We assess what you have and build a plan that fits your goals and budget.

What It Is

A remodel or refresh takes an existing landscape — overgrown, outdated, or simply not working for how you live now — and rebuilds it with a plan that fits your current goals, whether that's a full redesign or a targeted update.

Why It's Needed

Landscapes installed 10, 15, or 20 years ago often have failing irrigation, overgrown or dead plants, and layouts that no longer match how a family actually uses the yard. A refresh fixes function, not just appearance.

Key Benefits
  • Identifies and replaces failing irrigation before it causes water damage
  • Updates plant selection to lower-maintenance, Colorado-adapted varieties
  • Reworks layout around how your family actually uses the space today
  • Immediately improves curb appeal and resale value
Our Recommendation

We recommend a remodel assessment every 10–15 years, or sooner if you're seeing recurring irrigation issues, dying plants, or a yard that just doesn't work anymore.

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Irrigation system installation and repair — sprinkler system Colorado residential

Irrigation — Install, Repair & Maintenance

Smart, efficient watering solutions tailored to your landscape. Our techs install, repair, and maintain systems that save water and protect your investment — from spring startups and backflow testing to fall winterization and smart controller upgrades.

What It Is

Full-service irrigation covering new system design and installation, ongoing repair, and seasonal maintenance — spring startups, backflow testing, head adjustments, leak repairs, and fall winterization.

Why It's Needed

Colorado's freeze-thaw cycles are uniquely hard on irrigation systems. A system that isn't properly started, maintained, and winterized fails fast — cracked pipes, broken heads, and wasted water are the result of skipping any one of these steps.

Key Benefits
  • Saves water and money with properly calibrated, efficient watering
  • Prevents costly pipe and valve damage from improper winterization
  • Catches small leaks before they become expensive repairs
  • Keeps your landscape investment alive and healthy
Our Recommendation

We recommend a spring startup and fall winterization every single year without exception — these two visits prevent the vast majority of irrigation failures we see.

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Professional lawn maintenance — mowing edging and trimming Colorado residential

Lawn Maintenance

Scheduled residential lawn maintenance including mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, and cleanup. Consistent, reliable service that keeps your property looking sharp throughout the growing season. Weekly and bi-weekly programs available.

What It Is

Scheduled lawn care covering mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, and cleanup on a consistent weekly or bi-weekly program throughout the growing season.

Why It's Needed

Inconsistent mowing — too long, too short, irregular timing — stresses grass and invites weeds, disease, and pests. A scheduled program keeps your lawn in its healthiest mowing window every single visit.

Key Benefits
  • Maintains optimal grass height for root health and weed resistance
  • Frees up your weekends entirely
  • Consistent crews who know your property
  • Catches developing problems — bare spots, pests, disease — early
Our Recommendation

We recommend weekly service during peak growing season (May–September) and bi-weekly in spring and fall shoulder months.

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Core aeration — aerating machine creating soil plugs on Colorado lawn

Aerating & Power Raking

Two of the most critical lawn health services for Colorado properties. Core aeration relieves soil compaction in Colorado's dense clay soils. Power raking removes the thatch layer blocking water and nutrients from reaching root zones. Best in spring and fall.

What It Is

Core aeration physically removes small plugs of soil to relieve compaction and let water, air, and nutrients reach the root zone. Power raking removes the dead thatch layer that blocks them in the first place.

Why It's Needed

Colorado's dense clay soils compact quickly under foot traffic, pets, and equipment. Compacted soil and heavy thatch are the two most common reasons a lawn looks thin and stressed despite watering and fertilizing correctly.

Key Benefits
  • Lets water and fertilizer actually reach the roots instead of running off
  • Promotes deeper, more drought-resistant root systems
  • Reduces thatch buildup that harbors pests and disease
  • Visibly thickens and greens the lawn within weeks
Our Recommendation

We recommend aerating every spring and fall, with power raking added whenever thatch exceeds half an inch — usually every other year for most Colorado lawns.

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Lawn fertilizing program — lush healthy green Colorado residential lawn after treatment

Fertilizing Programs

Seasonal fertilization tailored to Colorado's unique soil chemistry, altitude, and cool-season grass varieties. The right nutrients at the right times — spring green-up, summer feeding, and fall winterizer — for a dense, resilient lawn year after year.

What It Is

A seasonal fertilization program built around Colorado's specific soil chemistry, altitude, and cool-season grass varieties — applying the right nutrients at the right times across the year.

Why It's Needed

Colorado soil is often alkaline and nutrient-poor at altitude. Generic, one-size-fits-all fertilizer schedules from national chains aren't calibrated for our soil or our grass types, which means underfed lawns even when something is being applied.

Key Benefits
  • Builds a denser, greener lawn that resists weeds naturally
  • Strengthens roots ahead of summer heat stress and winter dormancy
  • Reduces fertilizer waste and runoff with properly timed applications
  • Improves Colorado's notoriously difficult alkaline soil over time
Our Recommendation

We recommend a 4-application annual program: early spring green-up, late spring, summer feeding, and a fall winterizer application.

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Residential snow removal — cleared driveway and walkway after Colorado snowstorm

Residential Snow Removal

Keep your home safe all winter long. We provide prompt snow plowing, shoveling, and ice-melt services for driveways, walkways, and steps across Highlands Ranch, Parker, Castle Rock, Lone Tree, Lakewood, and surrounding communities. Seasonal contracts and on-call service available.

What It Is

Prompt snow plowing, shoveling, and ice-melt application for driveways, walkways, and steps, available as a seasonal contract or on-call service.

Why It's Needed

Colorado storms can drop significant snow with little warning, and an icy driveway or walkway is a genuine liability and safety risk — for your family, for guests, and for anyone delivering to your home.

Key Benefits
  • Keeps your family and visitors safe from slip-and-fall risk
  • Frees you from early-morning shoveling before work or school
  • Seasonal contracts mean service without you having to call each time
  • Ice-melt application prevents the refreeze that causes most injuries
Our Recommendation

We recommend a seasonal contract for any property with regular foot traffic, elderly residents, or a steep driveway — on-call service works for lighter, infrequent needs.

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Xeriscaping — drought-tolerant water-wise residential landscape Colorado

Xeriscaping — Water-Wise Landscaping

Colorado's water-smart landscape solution. Drought-tolerant plants, efficient irrigation, and quality mulch reduce outdoor water use by up to 60% while creating a beautiful, low-maintenance yard. Increasingly essential as Front Range water rates rise.

What It Is

Xeriscaping uses drought-tolerant plants, efficient irrigation design, and quality mulch to dramatically reduce a landscape's outdoor water use without sacrificing beauty.

Why It's Needed

Colorado's semi-arid climate and rising Front Range water rates make traditional thirsty turf increasingly expensive to maintain. Many municipalities now actively incentivize converting to xeriscape.

Key Benefits
  • Reduces outdoor water use by up to 60%
  • Lowers your water bill significantly, season after season
  • Many Front Range water districts offer rebates for converting
  • Less mowing, less fertilizing, less ongoing maintenance overall
Our Recommendation

We recommend xeriscaping for any south- or west-facing yard with full sun exposure, or for homeowners specifically looking to cut water costs and maintenance time.

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Coloradoscaping — Colorado native plants and adaptive landscaping in residential yard

Coloradoscaping — Native Plant Landscaping

Coloradoscaping uses plants native to Colorado's altitude, soil, and climate. Lower maintenance, greater resilience, and a landscape that genuinely belongs here. We select species proven to survive Colorado's temperature swings, dry spells, and late-season frosts.

What It Is

Coloradoscaping uses plants native to or naturally adapted for Colorado's altitude, soil, and climate — species proven to survive our temperature swings, dry spells, and late-season frosts without constant intervention.

Why It's Needed

Non-native ornamental plants often struggle or die in Colorado's harsh, unpredictable climate no matter how well they're cared for, leading to repeated replacement costs and ongoing frustration.

Key Benefits
  • Dramatically higher survival rate than non-native plantings
  • Supports local pollinators and wildlife
  • Requires less water, fertilizer, and pest management long-term
  • A landscape that actually looks right for where you live
Our Recommendation

We recommend Coloradoscaping for any homeowner tired of replacing plants that didn't survive the winter, or who wants a genuinely low-maintenance, sustainable yard.

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Artificial turf installation — premium synthetic grass Colorado residential backyard

Artificial Turf Installation

Premium artificial turf systems for Colorado homes. Eliminates watering, mowing, and fertilizing while maintaining a lush appearance year-round. Ideal for high-use areas, pet runs, shaded areas, or homeowners looking to cut water and maintenance costs dramatically.

What It Is

Premium synthetic turf systems that eliminate watering, mowing, and fertilizing entirely while maintaining a consistently lush, green appearance in every season.

Why It's Needed

Certain areas of a property — deep shade, high pet traffic, awkward slopes — never grow real grass successfully no matter what's tried. Artificial turf solves these permanently rather than repeatedly.

Key Benefits
  • Zero water use — a major saving over a 15–20 year turf lifespan
  • No mowing, fertilizing, or weed control ever required
  • Looks green and consistent year-round, including drought years
  • Ideal for pet areas, shaded yards, and high-traffic zones
Our Recommendation

We recommend artificial turf for shaded areas where grass won't establish, dog runs and pet areas, or any homeowner who wants to eliminate water and lawn care costs entirely.

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Hardscape installation — natural stone patio and retaining wall Colorado residential

Hardscape — Patios, Walks & Retaining Walls

Pavers, natural stone, retaining walls, and garden structures designed and built for Colorado's freeze-thaw climate. Properly engineered with the right base depth and drainage — hardscape that lasts decades, not seasons.

What It Is

Pavers, natural stone, retaining walls, and garden structures engineered specifically for Colorado's freeze-thaw climate — with the correct base depth and drainage built into every installation.

Why It's Needed

Hardscape installed without proper base preparation and drainage will heave, crack, and shift within a few Colorado winters as the ground freezes and thaws repeatedly. Correct installation is the only thing that prevents this.

Key Benefits
  • Properly engineered base prevents heaving and cracking for decades
  • Adds genuine, appraised property value
  • Defines and organizes outdoor living spaces
  • Retaining walls solve drainage and slope issues other fixes can't
Our Recommendation

We recommend hardscape for any property with usable but undefined outdoor space, or anywhere standing water or erosion suggests a grading and drainage problem retaining walls can solve.

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Residential fencing — wood privacy fence installation Colorado backyard

Fencing

Residential fencing including wood, vinyl, ornamental iron, and split rail. We handle permitting, property line verification, and full installation. Posts set below Colorado's frost line — the difference between a fence that lasts and one that leans within a year.

What It Is

Residential fencing in wood, vinyl, ornamental iron, and split rail — including permitting, property line verification, and posts set below Colorado's frost line.

Why It's Needed

Fence posts set above the frost line heave with every freeze-thaw cycle, leading to leaning, shifting fences within a year or two. Correct depth is the single biggest factor in fence longevity.

Key Benefits
  • Posts set below frost line prevent heaving and leaning long-term
  • Property line verification avoids costly boundary disputes later
  • We handle permitting so you don't have to navigate it yourself
  • Adds privacy, security, and defined outdoor boundaries
Our Recommendation

We recommend professional installation over DIY for any fence longer than a small garden enclosure — frost-line post depth in Colorado clay is genuinely difficult to get right without the proper equipment.

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Concrete driveway and patio installation — stamped concrete Colorado residential

Concrete — Driveways, Patios & Walks

Residential concrete for driveways, patios, walkways, and steps. Finished, stamped, and exposed aggregate options. Properly reinforced with the expansion joints and base preparation Colorado's ground movement and temperature extremes demand.

What It Is

Residential concrete for driveways, patios, walkways, and steps — finished, stamped, or exposed aggregate, properly reinforced with the expansion joints Colorado's ground movement demands.

Why It's Needed

Concrete without correctly placed expansion joints and proper base preparation cracks under Colorado's extreme freeze-thaw cycles. Most concrete failures are installation problems, not material problems.

Key Benefits
  • Properly placed expansion joints prevent random, unsightly cracking
  • Stamped and exposed aggregate options add real design value
  • Correct base prep means decades of life, not a handful of years
  • Improves both function and curb appeal simultaneously
Our Recommendation

We recommend replacing any existing concrete showing significant cracking or heaving — patching rarely solves an underlying base or drainage problem.

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Hydroseeding — green lawn establishment on new Colorado construction property

Hydroseeding

The fastest, most cost-effective way to establish a new lawn on large or sloped areas. A slurry of seed, mulch, fertilizer, and tackifier sprayed onto prepared soil — establishing faster than dry seed at significantly less cost than sod. Ideal for new construction and large Front Range properties.

What It Is

A slurry of seed, mulch, fertilizer, and tackifier sprayed directly onto prepared soil — the fastest, most cost-effective way to establish a new lawn on large or sloped areas.

Why It's Needed

Traditional dry seeding and sod both have real drawbacks — dry seed is slow and washes away on slopes, sod is expensive at scale and doesn't establish as strong a root system. Hydroseeding solves both problems.

Key Benefits
  • Establishes significantly faster than traditional dry seed
  • Costs substantially less than sod for large areas
  • Tackifier holds seed in place even on slopes, preventing washout
  • Produces a stronger, deeper root system than sod over time
Our Recommendation

We recommend hydroseeding for new construction lots, large properties, or any sloped area where erosion control matters as much as establishing grass.

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Planting — Trees, Shrubs & Perennials

Professional planting of trees, shrubs, perennials, and groundcover selected for Colorado's altitude, soil, and exposure. Proper planting depth, soil amendment, and placement make the difference between a plant that struggles and one that thrives for decades.

What It Is

Professional planting of trees, shrubs, perennials, and groundcover selected specifically for Colorado's altitude, soil type, and sun exposure at your property.

Why It's Needed

Planting depth, soil amendment, and species selection are the difference between a plant that establishes and thrives for decades and one that struggles, declines, and has to be replaced within a season or two.

Key Benefits
  • Correct planting depth and technique dramatically improves survival rate
  • Species selected specifically for your property's sun and soil conditions
  • Soil amendment addresses Colorado's notoriously poor native soil
  • Mature, established plantings add real long-term property value
Our Recommendation

We recommend professional planting for any tree or significant shrub investment — the upfront technique matters far more to long-term survival than ongoing care does.

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Decks

Custom deck design and construction built to handle Colorado's snow loads, sun exposure, and temperature swings. From simple platforms to multi-level outdoor living spaces, built to last and built to code.

What It Is

Custom deck design and construction — from simple platforms to multi-level outdoor living spaces — engineered to handle Colorado's snow loads, intense sun exposure, and dramatic temperature swings.

Why It's Needed

A deck that isn't engineered for Colorado's specific snow load and freeze-thaw conditions can warp, separate, or fail structurally well before a properly built one would. Material and engineering choices matter enormously here.

Key Benefits
  • Built to code and engineered for Colorado's actual snow load requirements
  • Materials selected to withstand intense high-altitude UV exposure
  • Extends usable outdoor living space significantly
  • A genuinely high-return home improvement for resale value
Our Recommendation

We recommend composite or properly treated lumber for Colorado decks specifically — standard untreated lumber degrades far faster at altitude than at lower elevations.

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Pergolas

Custom-built pergolas that define and shade your outdoor living space. Engineered to handle Colorado wind and snow load, finished to complement your home and landscape design.

What It Is

Custom-built pergola structures that define and shade an outdoor living space, engineered specifically to handle Colorado wind loads and snow accumulation.

Why It's Needed

A pergola built without Colorado's wind and snow load in mind is a genuine structural risk — improperly engineered structures can fail under heavy spring snow or high wind events that are common along the Front Range.

Key Benefits
  • Provides genuine shade relief from Colorado's intense high-altitude sun
  • Engineered specifically for local wind and snow load conditions
  • Defines and elevates an outdoor living or dining space
  • Complements and ties together the rest of your landscape design
Our Recommendation

We recommend a pergola for any patio or outdoor dining area that currently has no shade — it's one of the highest-impact additions for actually using a space in summer.

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Patios

Custom patio design and installation in natural stone, pavers, or stamped concrete. Properly base-prepared and graded for drainage — the two things that separate a patio that lasts decades from one that cracks and heaves within a few Colorado winters.

What It Is

Custom patio design and installation in natural stone, pavers, or stamped concrete, properly base-prepared and graded for drainage.

Why It's Needed

Base preparation and drainage grading are the two factors that determine whether a patio lasts decades or starts cracking and heaving within a few Colorado winters — material choice matters far less than installation quality.

Key Benefits
  • Proper base prep and grading prevent cracking and heaving for decades
  • Creates genuine usable outdoor living space
  • Material and pattern options to match any home style
  • One of the highest-return outdoor investments for resale
Our Recommendation

We recommend natural stone or quality pavers over poured concrete for most Colorado patios — they handle freeze-thaw movement better and are easier to repair individually if needed.

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Raised Beds

Custom-built raised garden beds for vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Built with quality materials and filled with proper soil blends suited to Colorado's growing conditions and short season.

What It Is

Custom-built raised garden beds for vegetables, herbs, and flowers, built with quality materials and filled with proper soil blends suited to Colorado's growing conditions.

Why It's Needed

Colorado's native soil is often poor, rocky, or heavy clay — genuinely difficult to garden in directly. Raised beds let you control soil quality completely, which matters enormously in our short growing season.

Key Benefits
  • Complete control over soil quality in Colorado's difficult native ground
  • Warms faster in spring, effectively extending the short growing season
  • Easier on the back — no kneeling or bending in native soil
  • Better drainage control than in-ground planting
Our Recommendation

We recommend raised beds for any homeowner serious about vegetable or herb gardening in Colorado — native soil alone makes this dramatically more difficult than it needs to be.

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Dog Runs

Durable, low-maintenance dog runs designed for Colorado's climate — proper drainage, pet-safe materials, and surfaces that hold up to daily use year-round without turning into mud or dust.

What It Is

Durable, low-maintenance dog run enclosures designed specifically for Colorado's climate, with proper drainage and pet-safe surface materials that hold up to daily use year-round.

Why It's Needed

Standard grass or dirt dog runs turn to mud in spring and dust in summer, and often develop drainage and odor problems. A properly built dog run solves this with the right base and surface material from the start.

Key Benefits
  • Proper drainage eliminates the mud and standing water problem
  • Pet-safe surface materials are gentle on paws year-round
  • Contains pet activity to protect the rest of your landscape
  • Far easier to clean and maintain than grass or dirt
Our Recommendation

We recommend decomposed granite or artificial turf surfaces for Colorado dog runs — both drain well and hold up to heavy daily use better than natural grass.

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Outdoor kitchen — custom built-in grill and counter Colorado residential backyard

Outdoor Kitchens

Custom outdoor kitchens built for real Colorado entertaining — built-in grills, counter space, storage, and seating designed to handle our weather and elevation. Turn your backyard into the space everyone gathers in.

What It Is

Custom outdoor kitchens with built-in grills, counter space, storage, and seating, designed and built to handle Colorado's weather and elevation.

Why It's Needed

Outdoor kitchen materials and appliances need to be rated for Colorado's UV intensity, freeze-thaw cycles, and elevation — generic, big-box outdoor kitchen kits often aren't built for our specific conditions and fail prematurely.

Key Benefits
  • Built with materials genuinely rated for Colorado's climate extremes
  • Transforms your backyard into a true entertaining destination
  • Adds significant value as a high-end home improvement
  • Custom layout designed around how you actually entertain
Our Recommendation

We recommend a covered or partially covered design for Colorado outdoor kitchens — it protects equipment investment and extends usable season significantly.

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Fire pit installation — custom stone fire pit Colorado residential backyard patio

Fire Pits

Custom fire pit design and installation in natural stone or masonry — built to local code with proper clearance and ventilation. The centerpiece of a Colorado backyard for three seasons a year.

What It Is

Custom fire pit design and installation in natural stone or masonry, built to local code with proper clearance and ventilation requirements.

Why It's Needed

Fire pits built without proper clearance, ventilation, and base construction create real safety and code-compliance risks — and many HOAs and municipalities have specific requirements that a DIY or unpermitted installation can violate.

Key Benefits
  • Built to local code and proper safety clearance from day one
  • Extends outdoor living season into Colorado's cool evenings
  • Becomes the natural gathering point for your outdoor space
  • Properly built masonry lasts decades, not a few seasons
Our Recommendation

We recommend checking your specific HOA and municipal fire pit regulations before installation — we handle this for every project so you're never out of compliance.

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Seasonal Color & Annual Planting

Professionally selected and installed seasonal color for entries, beds, and containers. We choose varieties that perform at Colorado's altitude and in our temperature swings — replaced each season to keep your property welcoming year-round.

What It Is

Professionally selected and installed seasonal color for entries, beds, and containers, with varieties chosen specifically to perform at Colorado's altitude and through our temperature swings.

Why It's Needed

Generic annual flower selections sold at big-box stores are rarely chosen for Colorado's specific UV intensity, altitude, and unpredictable frost dates — leading to underwhelming or short-lived color despite real effort and expense.

Key Benefits
  • Varieties specifically selected to thrive at Colorado altitude
  • Consistently refreshed each season for year-round curb appeal
  • Professional design sense for color, height, and placement
  • One of the most visible, immediate impact improvements available
Our Recommendation

We recommend a seasonal program with spring and fall refreshes — it keeps your entry and beds looking intentional and cared-for in every season, not just summer.

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Our Work

Projects we're proud of.

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Service Area

Serving Colorado's Front Range
from Greeley to Pueblo.

Commercial services across the full Denver Metro and Front Range. Residential services concentrated in south Denver's established communities — the area we have served and know best.

Commercial Service Area
Denver Metro and Front Range corridor
Denver Metro Centennial Aurora Lakewood Englewood Arvada Westminster Thornton Greeley Fort Collins Loveland Boulder Longmont Castle Rock Colorado Springs Pueblo

Commercial services available throughout the Denver Metro and the entire Front Range corridor — Greeley in the north to Pueblo in the south.

Residential Service Area
South Denver Metro communities
Highlands Ranch Littleton Lone Tree Lakewood Parker Castle Pines Castle Rock Englewood Morrison Aurora

Residential landscape services concentrated in south Denver Metro communities where we have built our deepest local knowledge. Not sure if we serve your address? Call us at 303-781-1991.

Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Landscaping & Outdoor Services in Highlands Ranch

Metropolitan Total Property, Inc. is rooted in Highlands Ranch. We know this community's soil conditions, HOA requirements, sun exposure patterns, and the landscape challenges that come with Colorado's altitude and climate — because this is where we're based.

From new construction landscaping and full yard xeriscape conversions to weekly lawn maintenance, irrigation service, snow removal, decks, patios, and outdoor kitchens — we provide the full range of residential outdoor services to Highlands Ranch homeowners year-round.

Xeriscaping
Coloradoscaping
Irrigation
Lawn Maintenance
Snow Removal
Decks & Patios
New Construction
Fencing
Outdoor Kitchens
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Parker, Colorado

Landscaping & Outdoor Services in Parker

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Parker homeowners trust Metropolitan Total Property for the full range of residential landscape services — from complete new construction installations on newly built properties to xeriscape conversions, irrigation system service, lawn care programs, fencing, hardscape, and snow removal.

We understand Parker's mix of established neighborhoods and new construction communities, and we bring the same licensed, insured, self-performing crews to every project — regardless of size.

New Construction
Landscape Remodel
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Aerating & Fertilizing
Snow Removal
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Castle Rock, Colorado

Landscaping & Outdoor Services in Castle Rock

Castle Rock's rapid growth means a constant stream of new construction landscape installations alongside established properties needing remodels, xeriscaping, and ongoing maintenance. Metropolitan Total Property handles both — and has for decades.

We serve Castle Rock homeowners and the HOA communities throughout the area with the full range of residential landscape services — designed and built for Colorado's specific soil, climate, and altitude requirements.

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Commercial Landscape Services in Denver & the Metro Area

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Metropolitan Total Property delivers full-service commercial landscape programs across the Denver Metro — from design-build construction on new commercial developments to long-term grounds management contracts for property managers, HOAs, developers, and general contractors.

With over 40 years operating in this market, we understand Denver's commercial landscape requirements, municipal specifications, and the scheduling demands of the region's active construction environment.

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Commercial · Colorado Springs

Commercial Landscape Services in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is one of the fastest-growing commercial real estate markets on the Front Range. Metropolitan Total Property serves GCs, developers, property managers, and municipalities in the Colorado Springs market with the same full-service commercial landscape programs we deliver across the Denver Metro.

From new commercial construction landscape scopes to ongoing grounds maintenance contracts and snow management programs, we bring 40+ years of Front Range commercial expertise to every Colorado Springs project.

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About Metropolitan Total Property

Colorado's full-service outdoor company — rooted in Highlands Ranch.

"Service without quality means nothing. We bring large-company capability and small-company personal attention to every property we touch."

With over 40 years of industry experience, Metropolitan Total Property, Inc. is a trusted name in commercial and residential landscape services across Colorado's Front Range. From the ground up, we specialize in landscape construction, maintenance, irrigation systems, and snow removal — delivering year-round solutions that enhance property value and curb appeal. Over 30,000 clients served across the region.

Our well-trained crews are the backbone of our success. With a commitment to craftsmanship, reliability, and safety, they bring expertise and attention to detail to every project — no matter the size or season. Today we operate year-round from our base in Highlands Ranch and Centennial, serving commercial clients from general contractors and developers to municipalities and property managers across the full Front Range from Greeley to Pueblo — and residential homeowners across south Denver's most established communities.

Whether you're a homeowner seeking a beautifully maintained yard or a commercial property manager looking for dependable, professional landscape support, we tailor our services to meet your unique needs. We are not a seasonal company. We are not a subcontractor-driven operation. At the core of everything we do is a passion for creating and maintaining outdoor spaces that leave a lasting impression.

✓ State Licensed Contractor ✓ NALP Member ✓ Fully Insured ✓ Year-Round Operations ✓ Self-Performing Crews ✓ Highlands Ranch & Centennial
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About Our Team

The people behind every project.

At the heart of our success is a dedicated team of professionals who bring skill, pride, and precision to every aspect of our work. From the first blueprint to the final walkthrough, our people are what set us apart.

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Skilled Installers

True craftsmen, experienced in bringing landscape designs to life with attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Whether it's laying stone, planting, grading, or building out custom features, they work with efficiency, safety, and pride in every project.

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Irrigation Technicians

Trained in the latest technologies to ensure optimal water management for both residential and commercial properties. From installation to troubleshooting and seasonal servicing, they help keep landscapes healthy and sustainable year-round.

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Construction Foremen

Leading the charge with professionalism, communication, and accountability. Our experienced foremen ensure every job stays on schedule, within budget, and up to the highest standards.

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Support & Office Staff

Friendly, knowledgeable, and accessible — always ready to help, whether it's answering questions, scheduling service, or handling logistics. They make sure our clients are taken care of from the first call to final completion.

"Together, we are more than just a landscape company — we are a reliable, responsive, and hardworking team committed to excellence in every season."

Colorado Landscape Resources

Expert guidance from over 40 years
of Front Range experience.

Written from real Colorado landscape knowledge — not generic content. Each article is a practical guide to the questions we hear from homeowners and property managers every season.

Xeriscaping Colorado drought-tolerant landscape
Xeriscaping

Xeriscaping in Colorado: A Complete Guide to Water-Wise Landscaping

Colorado's semi-arid climate makes water-wise landscaping not just practical but essential. Front Range water rates have increased significantly over the past decade, and many municipalities now actively incentivize xeriscape conversions through rebate programs.

The seven principles of xeriscape — planning and design, soil improvement, efficient irrigation, appropriate plant selection, mulching, practical turf areas, and maintenance — apply specifically to Colorado's conditions in ways generic guides miss. A properly designed xeriscape in Highlands Ranch or Parker can reduce outdoor water use by 50–60% while maintaining year-round visual appeal.

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Coloradoscaping

What Is Coloradoscaping? Native Plants, Lower Maintenance, Better Results

Coloradoscaping is the practice of designing landscapes with plants native to or naturally adapted for Colorado's unique combination of altitude, semi-arid climate, alkaline soil, and extreme temperature variation. The term reflects a growing movement among Colorado homeowners and municipalities to landscape authentically for their environment rather than fighting it.

Native plants selected for the Front Range require less water, fewer pest treatments, and less ongoing intervention — because they evolved here. Species like Blue Grama grass, Rocky Mountain Penstemon, Rabbitbrush, and Apache Plume don't just survive Colorado winters and summers; they thrive in them.

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Irrigation

Colorado Irrigation Startup & Winterization: What Every Property Owner Should Know

Colorado's freeze-thaw cycles are uniquely hard on irrigation systems. A single improper winterization — one that leaves water in the lines when a hard freeze arrives — can crack PVC pipes, split valve bodies, and damage backflow preventers, resulting in repair bills that dwarf the cost of professional service.

The timing of spring startup and fall winterization in Colorado is more specific than most generic guides suggest. Elevation, microclimate, and the type of backflow preventer installed all affect the right dates and method. This guide covers what our irrigation technicians actually check on every visit.

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What to Look for in a Commercial Landscape Contract: A Property Manager's Guide

Not all commercial landscape contracts are created equal — and the gaps between a well-written contract and a poorly written one often don't become apparent until something goes wrong. Property managers and HOA boards who review contracts thoroughly before signing avoid the disputes, service gaps, and unexpected costs that come from vague scope language.

The most important clauses to scrutinize: scope of services (what is specifically included and excluded), visit frequency and documentation, response time for service requests, who is responsible for irrigation management, and what the contract says about snow removal trigger depths and liability documentation.

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Snow Removal

Commercial Snow Removal Contracts in Colorado: What You Need to Know Before You Sign

Slip-and-fall liability is one of the highest-frequency claims facing commercial property owners in Colorado. Courts and insurers increasingly require documented, timestamped proof of timely snow removal service — a handshake agreement or a verbal commitment provides essentially no protection if a claim is filed.

What separates a good commercial snow removal contract from a bad one comes down to four things: defined trigger depths, documented service logs, clear de-icing specifications, and priority response tiers for high-liability areas like ADA paths and building entries.

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Lawn Care

Aerating, Power Raking & Fertilizing: Colorado's Essential Spring Lawn Care Calendar

Colorado's clay-heavy soils compact more aggressively than soils in most other parts of the country, and the thatch buildup patterns in our cool-season grasses differ from what generic lawn care calendars assume. Following a schedule written for the Midwest or the South on a Highlands Ranch or Parker lawn produces consistently disappointing results.

The Front Range spring lawn care sequence — power raking, aeration, fertilization, overseeding if needed — has a specific timing window dictated by soil temperature, not calendar date. Getting it right adds density, green-up speed, and drought resistance that persists through summer.

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Client Testimonials

What Colorado property owners
and managers say about us.

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"Metropolitan Total Property has managed our HOA common areas for three seasons. Their crews are professional, their communication is excellent, and the properties have never looked better. When we had a drainage issue in our main entry, they addressed it quickly and correctly — exactly what you want from a long-term contractor."

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"We brought Metropolitan Total Property in on a large commercial construction project in the Denver Tech Center. Their team handled the full landscape scope — grading, irrigation, planting, and hardscape — on schedule and within budget. One contractor responsible for everything made coordination effortless."

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"I wanted a complete xeriscape redesign of my Parker home — front and back. Metropolitan Total Property walked me through plant selection, designed a drip irrigation system, and handled all the installation. Two summers in and my water bill is dramatically lower. The yard looks fantastic and takes almost no maintenance."

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