Falcon sits out on the high plains east of the city, where subdivisions keep pushing into open grassland with no mature trees and nothing to break the weather. The ground is heavy clay and the wind is relentless. Peak City Landscaping builds first landscapes across the Falcon corridor.
Expansive clay is the first problem
Clay soil out here swells when wet and shrinks when dry, which is hard on plantings, hardscape, and foundations alike. We get the grade right so water moves away from the house, amend planting areas properly, and avoid installing rigid hardscape in ways that clay movement will crack.
The planting side of a xeriscape plan uses species that tolerate heavy soil: rabbitbrush, potentilla, yarrow, blue avena grass, and native bunch grasses.
No shade and no shelter yet
A new Falcon lot has no canopy at all, so tree placement is the decision that matters most. We site spruce and hardy deciduous shade trees where they will shelter the house and the yard as they mature, and train them early with tree trimming so they develop good structure.
Irrigation before anything else goes in
Planting into open plains ground without irrigation in place rarely ends well. We install sprinkler and irrigation systems first, zoned by exposure and plant type, so everything that follows establishes on the right schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What is expansive clay and why does it matter?
It is soil that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. The movement damages rigid hardscape and stresses plantings, so grading, drainage, and material choices have to account for it.
What should I do first on a bare Falcon lot?
Grade and drainage, then irrigation, then trees. Trees take the longest to make a difference, so deferring them costs you years.
Will trees even grow out here?
Yes, with the right species and irrigation. Spruce and hardy deciduous shade trees establish well once they are watered properly through the first seasons.
Nearby communities we serve
The east-side run covers Cimarron Hills and Black Forest, and we serve the wider Pikes Peak region.
Get a free quote
Call (719) 504-6881 or request a free quote online, and a member of our Colorado Springs crew will follow up to schedule a walkthrough and put together a clear, itemized estimate.
By the Peak City Landscaping Editorial Team. Reviewed for Front Range landscaping accuracy.
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