Common Roots Colorado – Yardscaping, gardening, and permaculture design for Northern Colorado

YARDSCAPING

Did we just say “yardscaping”? YES. Yes we did.
Rather than supporting chemically-treated, water-wasted lawns, yardscape design gives attention to native plants, to our wonderful pollinators, to sustainable year-round visual interest, to perennial food sources, and to creative water reuse systems (to conserve what is nature-given & to lower water bills). We work the soil organically (100% pesticide-free) supporting a safer, more abundant ecosystem.

Earth Care

People Care

Fair Share

Go here to learn more about the core ethics of Permaculture and how they inform our business practices (link coming soon!)

COMPOSTING

We are happily accepting compostables (leaf bags, kitchen scraps, halloween pumpkins) via drop offs at our curbside wheelbarrow and offering local container pickups, too (please see details for pricing). Use one of our containers or use your own!

Collecting pumpkins curb-side is as easy as a wheelbarrow, signage, and a little outreach! Neighbors gladly contribute and spark connections!

Fall pumpkins are valuable nitrogen for compost! Start a pile and combine with leaf carbon sources for beautiful soil amendments in no time!

Composting patterns doing the hard work for you! Fall leaf bags are abundant and can be used to keep unbagged pile-rows in place regardless of windy winter months! Spring soil activity is off the charts!

We are listed on the Water-wise Professionals website for the City of Fort Collins.
Check it out!

DESIGN

Like we said before, our yardscaping principles focus on organic sustainability. Here are a few design examples from past projects with our wonderful clients.

CLEANUP

CLEANUPS

Before and after of a front yard tidy up to help the homeowner get a clearer vision for the upcoming design of a native focused habitat.

STOVER JUNIPER

HIDDEN BEAUTY

Before and after of some Juniper bushes that were overgrown and needed better airflow, taking them up off the ground and away from the house.

SIOUX FLAGSTONE SPRING

BRICK WORK & FLAGSTONE

Brick planters including herb spiral with inset rock, flagstone paths with breeze. Drip irrigation for drought tolerant natives for this south facing front yard.

SIOUX FLAGSTONE FALL

FLAGSTONE STEPS

Here's the same front yard from before in the fall, with a better view of the flagstone pad connecting to the sidewalk and steps.

DIVERSITY

DESIGN WITH DIVERSITY

Diverse plant species with attention to seasonal bloom times, re-seeding annuals, fruiting perennials, and low-water needs to keep water bills affordable and the eco-system thriving! Hit that image to see it bigger.

CONCEPTUAL

Genralized color-coded mapping of projects for a client holding many goals, with attention on the relationships between each piece of the puzzle like distance, frequency of visits, growth and watering habits.

DOUBLE DESIGN

Highly detailed planting maps to make projects run smoothly and keep estimates as accurate as possible. These projects share the same manager working on site to build fertility with roof top water capture, food forestry, and extensive use of micro-climates to maximize growth potential.

ABOUT

Common Roots began in 2020 with some talented folks cooperating to offer the community a healthier relationship with the land. Through ecologically sound design, we endeavor to save more water, increase pollinator habitat, grow food abundantly, and adapt to a changing climate. Our business works holistically to help customers identify goals for the land, grow in their appreciation of nature, and tap into the abundance available around them.

We collaborate with a few local organizations & businesses to bring the best results to your yard, including the Northern Colorado Permaculture Guild & Blue Heron Imaging.