Colorado Springs · Castle Rock · Front Range

Where memories take root.

Landscape design and construction for Colorado homes. Paver patios, concrete, retaining walls, xeriscapes, drainage and outdoor living spaces, designed around how you live and built to handle Front Range weather.

5.0 ★★★★★47 Google reviews
3 yearsNextdoor Neighborhood Favorite, 2023 to 2025
CertifiedTecho-Bloc Pro and NDS drainage contractor

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  • 5.0 on Google47 homeowner reviews
  • Techo-Bloc ProCertified hardscape contractor
  • NDS CertifiedDrainage contractor
  • Nextdoor Favorite2023 · 2024 · 2025
  • Licensed and insuredLocally owned and operated
John Puskas, owner of Puskas Landscape & Design Puskas Landscape & Design work truck on the Front Range

About Puskas Landscape & Design

Built. Trusted. Proven.

I'm John Puskas. I founded Puskas Landscape & Design, or PLD as most of our clients call us, in Castle Rock. When you call, you talk to me. When we walk your property, I'm the one measuring, asking questions and explaining what will hold up in our soil and what won't.

We're committed to craftsmanship, clear communication and long-term value. That means proper base preparation under every paver, drainage that's planned before anything is planted, and a quote that spells out exactly what you're paying for and why.

CraftsmanshipQuality materials, installed the way the manufacturer intends.
CommunicationYou always know what's happening next and when.
Long-term valueWork designed to look great in 10 years, not just on the day it was installed.

What we build

Ten services.
One standard of work.

Most projects combine several of these. We design them together so the patio, the planting, the water and the lighting all work as one yard.

Front yard landscape redesign with curbed planting beds and river rock

Landscape Redesign

Tear out what isn't working and rebuild the yard around your wants and needs.

  • Full tear-out and rebuild
  • Grading and bed layout
  • Rock, mulch and planting
Paver patio with built-in gas fire pit and retaining wallTecho-Bloc Pro certified

Hardscapes

Paver patios, retaining walls, steps and walkways, always built on an open-graded base that drains water instead of holding it.

  • Paver patios and walkways
  • Retaining and seat walls
  • Steps and borders
Stamped and colored concrete patio with steps

Concrete Installation

Patios, walkways, steps and pads, poured on a prepared base. Stamped, colored or broom finish.

  • Patios and walkways
  • Stamped and colored finishes
  • Hot tub and utility pads
Outdoor living space with paver patio, fire table and seating at dusk

Outdoor Living

Fire features, seat walls, pergolas and pavilions that turn your yard into a living space.

  • Fire pits and fire tables
  • Pergolas and pavilions
  • Seat walls and grill areas
Xeriscape front yard with dry creek bed and native plants

Xeriscape

Low-water landscapes with native plants, decorative rock and drip irrigation, designed to look lush on a fraction of the water.

  • Native and low-water plants
  • Boulders and dry creek beds
  • Drip irrigation
River rock drainage swale along a curbed planting bedNDS certified

Drainage Systems

We plan where the water goes first, then move it away from your foundation, patio and plants.

  • French drains
  • Downspout tie-ins
  • Swales and regrading
Coneflowers in a freshly mulched planting bed

Sod, Trees and Plants

Plants chosen for our elevation and soil, installed on prepared ground. You're left with a guide on how to properly care for them.

  • Trees, shrubs and perennials
  • Sod lawns
  • Care guide included
Aerial view of an artificial grass lawn bordered by rock and evergreens

Artificial Grass

Green all year with no mowing or watering, built on a firm, compacted base.

  • Lawns and pet areas
  • Putting greens and play areas
  • Clean bender board edges
Sprinkler system running on a new lawn

Sprinklers and Irrigation

New systems, repairs and upgrades, with zones sized to what each part of the yard needs.

  • New systems and repairs
  • Drip zones for beds
  • Efficient heads and controllers
Low-voltage landscape lighting around a patio at dusk

Outdoor Lighting

Low-voltage path, step and accent lighting that keeps your yard safe, welcoming and beautiful after dark.

  • Path and step lights
  • Accent and uplighting
  • Low-voltage systems
3D landscape design rendering of a curved driveway entry with stone address pillars, planting beds and trees
A 3D design rendering prepared for a client before construction.

Design first

See your yard before we break ground.

A landscape is a big investment, and you shouldn't have to imagine it from a sketch. For larger projects we offer 3D design as a paid service. You see the layout, materials and plantings from every angle, and we work out the changes on screen, where they cost far less than they do once construction starts.

Talk Through Your Design

Our work

Real yards. Real clients.

Every photo here is a Puskas Landscape & Design project. No stock photography.

Aerial view of a patio with fire pit and turf in Colorado Springs, mountains behind
Patio, fire pit and turf · Colorado Springs
Aerial view of a full-property landscape among pines in Black Forest, Colorado
Full-property landscape · Black Forest
Naturalistic pond with boulders and stream in Black Forest, Colorado
Pond and stream · Black Forest
Aerial view of a porcelain paver patio beside synthetic turf
Porcelain patio and turf · Colorado Springs
Cobblestone paver patio under a pergola with hydrangeas
Pergola courtyard · Colorado Springs
Aerial view of a cottage landscape with lawn, paths and rock borders
Cottage landscape renovation · Colorado Springs
Curved paver and timber steps down a planted slope
Hillside steps · Colorado Springs
Artificial grass lawn with stepping pads beside a timber pavilion in Rocky Ford, Colorado
Artificial grass and stepping pads · Rocky Ford

How we work

Six steps. No surprises.

Every great project happens before a shovel touches the ground. A clear plan is what makes a clean build.

  1. 01 / 06

    Connect.

    Send the form or call. Tell us what you have and what you're picturing.

  2. 02 / 06

    Assess.

    At your in-person assessment, we walk the property with you to look at grade, drainage, sun and soil.

  3. 03 / 06

    Commit.

    You receive a detailed written quote. A signed agreement and deposit reserve your build dates.

  4. 04 / 06

    Build.

    Our crew builds your project with regular updates so you always know where things stand.

  5. 05 / 06

    Review.

    We walk the finished work together and make sure every detail is right.

  6. 06 / 06

    Enjoy.

    You get a care guide for your new plants, and a yard that's ready to live in.

What clients say

In their words, not ours.

★★★★★Across 47 Google reviews, plus recommendations on Nextdoor and Yelp.

Beyond impressed.

“Our yard is beautiful and their work was quality, he doesn’t cut any corners, not even when the job is wrapping up. The retaining wall they built is incredible quality. I was beyond impressed.”

Alisan MatthewsBackyard redesign with retaining wall · Google review

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The best decision I ever made was hiring Puskas Landscaping and Design. John and his entire team were incredible. I asked John to redo our backyard within my budget to give us a grass area and some sort of patio area, a solution for our trash bins. And he exceeded our expectations. Our yard is beautiful and their work was quality, he doesn’t cut any corners, not even when the job is wrapping up. The retaining wall they built is incredible quality. I was beyond impressed.

I can’t believe what our yard looks like now and I can’t believe how well everything turned out. We trusted John to give us a backyard we would actually want to use and he more than delivered. The whole process was fast, communication was amazing every step, and him and the team are so friendly and such hard workers.

If you’re looking for a small honest business with an owner who cares about the work he produces and his team. I would definitely recommend hiring John and his team you will not regret it. :)

Different from the beginning.

“This was a project that was postponed for two years because we could not find a company we felt could deliver but John and his team were different from the beginning.”

Frank LaPollaWater-efficient front yard ColoradoScape · Google review

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John and his team were incredible to work with throughout the entire project. It was clear they were interested in ensuring we got exactly what we were looking for and helped us design a water efficient, living front yard ColoradoScape.

John is a responsive and excellent communicator who kept us informed at every stage. He and his crew are professional, organized, knowledgeable, and friendly. They arrived early every morning of the job with all materials ready and showed a clear understanding of all aspects of landscape and design. They demonstrated a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction for the duration of the project.

This was a project that was postponed for two years because we could not find a company we felt could deliver but John and his team were different from the beginning. We will definitely work with Puskas Landscape & Design again in the future. We could not be more pleased with the entire process and outcome.

Upfront. No surprises.

“What really stood out was how easy and transparent the entire contract process was. All the details were upfront with no surprises, which made everything stress-free.”

Mike N.Paver path, irrigation repair and mulch · Google review

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I cannot recommend John Puskas and Puskas Landscape & Design highly enough! They did a fantastic job transforming our landscaping, and the entire experience from start to finish was outstanding.

John and his crew mulched all of our plant beds, expertly repaired our irrigation system, and installed a beautiful brick paver path leading to the new hot tub pad. The quality of the workmanship is excellent—the pavers are perfectly laid, everything looks clean and professional, and the irrigation fix has us confident the system will perform reliably going forward.

What really stood out was how easy and transparent the entire contract process was. All the details were upfront with no surprises, which made everything stress-free. John’s punctuality was impressive—he showed up when he said he would every single time, and the project was completed exactly on schedule.

I was especially blown away by how hard his crew worked. They were absolute machines—non-stop effort, attention to detail, and a real pride in their work. Every member of the team was professional, courteous, and incredibly reliable. It was clear they take their craft seriously and genuinely care about delivering top-tier results for their clients.

If you’re looking for a landscaping company that combines outstanding quality, value, honest communication, and a hardworking, dependable team, look no further than Puskas Landscape & Design. John and his crew exceeded every expectation. We’re thrilled with the results and will definitely be calling them again for future projects!

You truly can't tell the difference.

“John was able to source similar pavers and his crew carefully cut them to size, and even weathered them slightly so they blended seamlessly with the existing materials. The result is remarkable—you truly can't tell the difference between the original pavers and the new ones in the rebuilt stairs.”

Annette DRebuilt paver stairs · Google review

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John and his crew did a fantastic job rebuilding my previously crumbling outdoor back stairs. Throughout my yard, I have pathways and steps made from a discontinued brand of pavers in some very unique sizes and colors. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough of the original pavers to rebuild the stairs.

John was able to source similar pavers and his crew carefully cut them to size, and even weathered them slightly so they blended seamlessly with the existing materials. The result is remarkable—you truly can't tell the difference between the original pavers and the new ones in the rebuilt stairs.

John was on-site every day with his crew. They worked incredibly hard from 7:00 a.m. until nearly 7:00 p.m. John is also extremely professional when it comes to communication, contracts and making sure everyone is on the same page throughout the project.

I hadn't thought to specify that I wanted the stairs shaped exactly as they had been before. When I brought it up, John and his team were respectful, accommodating and willing to make the necessary adjustments without hesitation.

The craftsmanship and attention to detail were excellent and the finished stairs look exactly the way I had hoped they would. I would absolutely hire John and his crew again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality hardscape work.

Where we work

Colorado Springs to Castle Rock, and the towns between.

We keep our work along the I-25 corridor so we know the soils, the HOAs, the watering rules and the weather your yard has to live with. Each town has its own page with local project examples.

Not on the list? We travel for projects that are a good fit. Fill out the form with your location and what you have in mind.

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Common questions

The questions homeowners ask us first.

How do I get started?

Fill out the form on this page or call us. From there we schedule an in-person assessment, and you receive a written quote that details the scope, materials and price. Once you sign the agreement and place a deposit, your project goes on the build schedule.

Do you warranty your work?

Yes. We're licensed and insured, and every project comes with a one-year workmanship warranty. If something we built isn't right in that first year, we come back and make it right.

What areas do you serve?

We work in Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Parker, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Larkspur, Monument, Black Forest, Peyton and Manitou Springs. If you're outside these towns, send us your location and project details through the form. We travel for projects that are a good fit.

When should I start planning a project?

Earlier than most people think. We build year-round: patios, retaining walls, concrete, drainage and lighting all go in through the winter. The one exception is planting. Trees, sod and plants are installed during the growing season. Our calendar fills quickly once the weather turns, so winter is also the best time to work through design and get your project scheduled.

Does xeriscaping mean a yard full of rock?

No. A good xeriscape uses plants that are suited to our climate, groups them by how much water they need, and waters them efficiently with drip irrigation. Done well, it has color and texture through the seasons and uses far less water than a traditional lawn.

Why does drainage matter so much?

Much of the Front Range sits on clay soil that sheds water instead of absorbing it. Without a plan, runoff ends up against foundations, under patios and in low spots that kill plants. As an NDS certified drainage contractor, we design where the water goes before anything else is built.

Do you offer ongoing maintenance?

Our focus is design and installation. Every planting project comes with our Plant Watering and Care Guide so you know exactly how to look after your new landscape through its first seasons.

Ready to talk about your yard?

Tell us what you're picturing. A member of our team will reach out to schedule your in-person assessment.