Kirby Smith & Associates, Inc.
303-800-3472
Denver, Colorado
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Outstanding Design & Customer Service. Denver Landscape Architecture, Design & Planning

An affordable Denver Landscape Designer & Planning Professional. You can't beat our prices!

Overview

For the past twenty five years, Kirby Smith has been actively involved in land use planning, site planning, landscape architectural design, and governmental approval coordination.

Kirby Smith & Associates, Inc. offers individuals and the real estate and development industries a full spectrum of land planning and landscape architectural services, ranging from conceptual design or planning alternatives and due diligence, to final approval of planning documents. This experience range includes both commercial and residential development, and individual homes to parcels from 1 acre or less to 14,000 acres in size.

Landscape design expertise includes preparation of initial design concepts through final landscape construction drawings for both residential and non-residential properties, including traditional and xeriscape design for new construction and renovations of existing landscapes.

In all endeavors the primary goal of Kirby Smith & Associates is to provide its clients with the highest quality, professional planning and design services at a very competitive price. This can only be achieved through a "hands-on" individual approach to each client's and/or project’s specific needs, constant attention to detail, and prompt personal service. All aspects of an assignment, from development of the scope-of-work, to completion of the final product are based on combining sound analysis with technical expertise, to arrive at creative and pragmatic solutions.

Licenses / Credentials :

• Member of American Society of Landscape Architects
• Registered Landscape Architect - Colorado Licence #430
• Registered Landscape Designer - Town of Castle Rock #5141

Cities Served: Denver CO, Arvada CO, Aurora CO, Westminster CO, Littleton CO, Thornton CO, Lakewood CO, Englewood CO, Centennial CO, Cherry Hills Villlage CO, Commerce City CO, Dacono CO, The Pinery CO, Brighton CO, Broomfield CO, Erie CO, Firestone CO, Frederick CO, Glendale CO, Golden CO, Greenwood Village CO, Castle Rock CO, Sheridan CO, Parker CO, Northglenn CO, Highlands Ranch CO, Wheat Ridge CO, Stonegate CO, Lone Tree CO, Meridian CO
Services Offered
Landscape Architecture/Landscape Design
Land Planning
Site Planning
Master Planning
Site Assessment & Evaluation
Project Management, Coordination
Community Planning
Development Planning
Park Planning
Zoning
Annexation & Entitlements
Subdivision Design
Xeriscape Planning
Urban Designer

Denver Landscape Design Service: Adding Value to Your Home

A significant part of the overall look and feel of your home is contributed by the outdoor area. While a landscaped and well maintained outdoors can make your home look more attractive, a neglected one can considerably tarnish its appearance. If you plan to sell the house in future, a home that is well landscaped will have a greater value since having a well maintained and landscaped exterior can add to the selling price. A professional Denver landscape design service can help you achieve the perfect look and feel for your home.

Landscaping primarily means aesthetically and practically arranging the elements and features of the outdoor area so that the end result is not just visually appealing but also practical. As the homeowner you will be aware of the best and worst features of your home. As with any makeover landscaping involves camouflaging or rectifying the flaws and highlighting the best features. A skilled Denver landscape design service can help you identify the flaws in your outdoors and highlight the superior points. This way your landscaper will have a clear image of what you want to achieve.

Landscaping: Points to Consider

People tend to get emotionally attached to the home they live in, which is quite natural. But your Denver landscape design service will have a much better idea of how to landscape your property if you have a clear idea of how long you are planning to stay on the property. Is it going to be long term or do you plan to list it for sale sometime in the near or distant future? If you are planning to stay in the home, you can opt for practically any design which makes you happy. The Denver landscape design service will ensure that as the design is brought to life it is also made functional. But on the other hand, if you are planning to put your property up for sale sooner or later, you may want to consider that sale as you select a landscaping plan. The answer to this question will get your landscaping headed in the right direction.

Some homeowners want to convert their outdoors into an area where they can rest and relax after a hard day’s work. Landscaping can also be designed in a way to provide privacy from the neighbor’s yard. A qualified Denver landscape design service identifies certain features to spice up your property. These can include planting annuals, plants that butterflies and small birds favor or even fountains. Incorporate curbs and edgings to the design if you prefer a neat an orderly look.

Denver Landscape Design Service: Identifying Your Needs

You really need to decide on the primary purpose of your outdoor space, is it going to be used for entertainment, rest and relaxation, sports, flower and vegetable gardening or sprucing up for real estate listing? Each section of the landscaped area serves a specific purpose. The ‘show areas’ obviously need to be picture perfect while other areas accentuate functionality. Whether you want a completely natural look or a cultivated and elegant look, a Denver landscape design service can create any design you want. They can also offer you regular maintenance services if you already have a landscaped outdoor area. It is really up to you how you want your property to look and how much time you want to invest in taking care of it.

Some cities may have strict rules about the height of fencing, water features and sheds, so this may limit your landscape design. The weather and the type of soil in your property can also play a major role in deciding what type of plants and trees would be best to plant. Some plants thrive in sand and may need plenty of sunlight while others may need firmer soil and cooler temperatures. Do you intend to spend time gardening and taking care of the property, or do you want it to be attractive yet low maintenance? If it is the latter you may want to opt for plants and trees that are low maintenance. You and the Denver landscape design service will need to sit down and discuss such things before the actual landscaping work begins.

Denver Landscape Design Service: Landscape Cost

Several factors contribute in calculating the cost of your landscaping. But it is mostly influenced by the features and options you want, the size of the property and the area that you want to be landscaped. A knowledgeable Denver landscape design service can give you as many features and options as you desire, the only limiting factors being your locality regulations and your budget. More elaborate features and designs will cost you more than having a simple flower garden in the front yard. The Denver landscape design service will determine the cost based on the average lot size of the property, the cost is adjusted for smaller and bigger lot sizes. Do you want to landscape the entire property or just add a simple front yard garden design?

Whatever the cost and size of your project, a qualified Denver landscape design service will ensure the landscape you envision happens. They will consider individual requirements and help you build and maintain inventive, beautiful and enduring landscapes.

Your Denver landscape design service will transform how your home and property looks for the better. Call them for an estimate. They will give you the big picture with innovative yet practical designs that bring out the best features of your outdoor space and reveal its full potential. Landscaping may be one of the best investments you make on your property because it can help increase the value of your home and enhance its appearance.
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Positive and punctual experience: If you want a professional schematic at a reasonable price for design and planning then BY ALL MEANS contact/use Kirby Smith and Associates, Inc. This is very professional work at reasonable prices. I cannot emphasize this point enough. I am blessed to have made the choice and the work commissioned is completed to my utter delight. A million thanks to KSA Inc.
Christopher - Denver
Kirby was great in every way. He listened to what we were looking for and devised a plan that worked within our modest (by landscape design standards) budget. When it came to execution, Kirby and his team did a very professional job of planting and preparing our garden ...which looked great! We would highly recommend Kirby to anyone.
Brian - Denver
He is particular, very conscientious. He delivers what he says, does a good job.
Jeff - Centennial
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