The Broadmoor area climbs the foothills below Cheyenne Mountain on the southwest side, with mature landscapes, steep lots, established stonework, and expectations to match. Deer are permanent residents. Peak City Landscaping maintains and renews these properties at the standard they were built to.
Foothill grade and mature stonework
Many of these properties have decades-old terracing and stone that is worth restoring rather than replacing. We repair and extend existing stonework, shape drainage so foothill runoff is controlled, and keep new work consistent with what is already there.
On the open sunny faces, water-wise planting of penstemon, blue avena grass, potentilla, and salvia holds the slope and suits the setting.
Established trees on a high-standard property
Mature spruce, pine, and deciduous shade trees are central to how these properties look. Careful tree trimming maintains structure and clears deadwood, with restraint, because a heavy cut on a specimen tree here cannot be undone.
Planting that deer will tolerate
Deer browse these neighbourhoods constantly, and a plant list that ignores them is money wasted. We build the palette around species deer generally pass over and protect anything vulnerable while it establishes, then keep the property sharp with scheduled yard cleanup and maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
What planting do deer usually leave alone?
Potentilla, Russian sage, lavender, yarrow, salvia, and many ornamental grasses are typically passed over. Nothing is entirely deer-proof, so vulnerable plants get protection while establishing.
Can old stone terracing be repaired?
In most cases yes, and it is usually the better result. We repair and extend existing stonework so the property keeps its established character.
How aggressive should pruning be on mature specimen trees?
Conservative. Deadwood removal and measured structural work only. Heavy reduction on a mature specimen is not recoverable, so restraint is the right default.
Decision property detail 1 in the Neighborhood Property Planning sequence: Area And Access Notes
Our southwest routes include Manitou Springs and Fountain, and we serve the wider Pikes Peak region.
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A site review in Colorado Springs should account for Front Range high-altitude climate with freeze-thaw exposure; heavy clay and compacted foothill soils can change irrigation, grading and plant establishment decisions. Document those conditions, confirm the applicable Colorado Springs Utilities and El Paso County rules, and select from locally workable vegetation such as cold-hardy bluegrass, ponderosa and native grasses for the property’s exposure.
By the Peak City Landscaping Editorial Team. Reviewed for Front Range landscaping accuracy.
Project details and next steps
- No-Cost Scope ReviewThe initial scope review is offered without charge or a commitment to schedule work.
- Decision RecordThe approved scope and price are recorded before scheduling, with later changes documented separately.