Professional Landscape Contractors in Grand Junction, CO

The majority of this commercial landscape will be removed and replaced with new materials using a new design theme. Most of the existing turf grass will remain undisturbed. The new design theme draws from the character of the regional landscape of western Colorado with its seasonal color and texture variations. The red rocks and evergreen trees of the Colorado monument, and the cobble edges along the Colorado river and its tributaries provide the thematic basis for this landscape design.nnEvergreen shrubs and trees that provide winter color and screening combine with deciduous trees and shrubs that produce red fall-colored leaves and stems. A mixture of drought tolerant perennials will be mixed into the understory to provide flower color throughout the growing season.nnBerms and boulders will be arranged around the perimeter of the property to provide vertical interest and character and to provide a buffer of the parking areas. Tan granite rock mulch will be used to provide a low maintenance ground cover on the berms and shrub beds and river cobble will be used in shallow swales to create the look of dry creeks. These swales will convey water away from the building. The design utilizes several species of ornamental grasses to lower maintenance, buffer the parking lot, and provide multi seasonal color and texture.nnTwo focal elements will be placed along sight lines for people waiting at the drive thru and ATM bays. These elements may be art pieces, inspirational signs, or sculptural boulders.nnAn important aspect of this project is to create a more comfortable environment for customers by providing shade between the parking lot and building entrances. A steel framed pergola with a fabric canopy will provide shade on the south and west sides of the building and office windows as well as the entrance sidewalks. The color of the steel frame will match the dark bronze color of the window frames and the fabric will resemble the color of the building. The layout of the pergolas well as the utility box screens mimic the square pattern of the windows and doors on the building tying together the existing building with the newly installed landscape features.