Business Details
Your Trusted Landscape Design Partner in Fort Collins
Lockwood Landscape Designs has been transforming outdoor spaces for over 30 years, combining generational expertise with innovative design principles. Founded by Sharon Lockwood, our firm specializes in creating customized landscapes that balance aesthetic appeal with functional efficiency. We collaborate closely with homeowners and contractors to ensure every project reflects the client's vision while incorporating sustainable practices like Xeriscaping. Our mother-daughter team brings decades of combined experience in horticulture and landscape architecture, offering personalized service from initial consultation through construction oversight. We prioritize client communication, providing detailed scaled plans, plant schedules, and ongoing support to maintain landscape health.With a focus on Colorado and Wyoming climates, we select plants that thrive in arid conditions while minimizing water usage. Our commitment to quality extends to selecting durable materials for hardscapes, ensuring every design withstands environmental challenges. We take pride in building long-term relationships through transparent processes and follow-up checks that guarantee client satisfaction. Our work has earned recognition from repeat clients who value our attention to detail and ability to turn conceptual ideas into thriving outdoor environments. From small garden upgrades to comprehensive yard transformations, we deliver solutions that enhance property value and livability.
Services
Landscape Design
Construction Administration
Xeriscape Planning
Plant Selection
Irrigation Design
Outdoor Kitchen Design
Water Features
Turf Area Planning
On-Site Consultation
Maintenance Guidance
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in residential and commercial landscape design.
- Our mother-daughter team combines generational expertise with fresh perspectives.
- We prioritize client communication to ensure every design meets individual needs.
- Our designs incorporate water-efficient practices like Xeriscaping for sustainable landscapes.
- We provide ongoing support and maintenance guidance post-installation.
What people say
Pleasure to work with
Transformed our garden
Dynamic duo
Timely and thorough
Expertise and involvement
Services
Landscape Design
Custom landscape design services create functional outdoor spaces tailored to property specifics. We develop scaled plans with plant schedules and construction details for residential and commercial properties. Our designs integrate client preferences with climate-appropriate plant selection to ensure long-term success.
Xeriscape Planning
Specialized water-efficient landscape planning reduces irrigation needs by 30-60%. We implement seven core principles including soil improvement, drought-tolerant plant grouping, and hydrozoning irrigation systems. This approach maintains aesthetic appeal while minimizing environmental impact in arid regions.
Construction Administration
Professional construction phase representation ensures design integrity during implementation. We coordinate with contractors through scheduled site visits, provide technical guidance, and address installation challenges. This service guarantees accurate execution of design plans while maintaining client communication throughout the building process.
Plant Selection
Expert plant material selection matches species to specific site conditions. We choose drought-tolerant varieties suited to Colorado and Wyoming climates, considering sun exposure, soil type, and water requirements. Our selections create visually appealing landscapes that thrive with minimal maintenance.
Irrigation Design
Custom irrigation systems optimize water usage through zoned distribution. We design drip irrigation and sprinkler systems that deliver precise moisture levels to different plant groups. This approach reduces waste while maintaining healthy landscape growth in arid environments.
People
Sharon Lockwood
Landscape Designer
Award-winning landscape designer with 35+ years Colorado experience. Holds Colorado Nursery Professional certification and APLD membership. Specializes in transforming outdated landscapes into sustainable, water-efficient designs using regionally appropriate plant material.
Courtney Lockwood
Licensed Landscape Architect
Licensed Colorado landscape architect with master's degree in Landscape Architecture. Combines academic training with hands-on nursery experience. Focuses on integrating modern design principles with practical horticultural knowledge for functional, beautiful outdoor spaces.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We specialize in landscape design for Colorado and Wyoming climates, with expertise in arid-region plant selection.
What is Xeriscaping?
Xeriscaping is a water-conserving design method using drought-tolerant plants and strategic irrigation to create sustainable landscapes.
How does your design process work?
We begin with a site analysis, create scaled plans with plant schedules, then provide construction oversight for accurate implementation.
Do you handle both design and installation?
We provide detailed design plans and partner with trusted contractors for professional installation while representing homeowner interests.
What's included in a landscape consultation?
Our on-site consultations include verbal suggestions or sketched plans tailored to small project needs within 1-2 hours.
Reviews (4)
Rose
Oct 21, 2017
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Lockwood Landscape Designs is a professional company with a personal touch. Several years ago I contacted Sharon Lockwood for a full landscape design (both front and back yards). My goal was to have lots of interesting perennials and very little lawn. Sharon came up with a wonderful design that incorporated some interesting hardscape as well as many unusual plants. This past Spring I asked Sharon and Courtney for a redesign so that a tree could be incorporated into the front yard and new plants for the backyard in the area where a very large Elm tree had been taken down. Once again I was presented
Linda
Oct 18, 2017
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Lockwood Landscape is EXCELLENT! Extremely experienced, highly knowledgeable, great to work with. I had my entire yard, front and back, landscaped by Sharon Lockwood and her team. From start to finish the process was fabulous because Sharon is so easy to work with. Her guidance and expertise led to the creation of the beautiful yard I used to dream about. Lockwood Landscape makes your landscape dreams come true!
Rita Peterson
Sep 22, 2017
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There was no doubt when I knew it was time to redesign and update my landscaping that I would hire Sharon. I have witnessed Sharon's expertise throughout my career in the design/build community. During our first walk thru meeting Sharon was very attentive to my desires, offering ideas as I discussed maintaining some plantings and my wish to bring color that would vary thru the seasons. I trusted her completely as she offered a design of not only beauty, fun, unusual and plantings to withstand our Colorado weather, but also to the scale and mass of each. Sharon did not disappoint me with the design
William Coleman
Aug 05, 2017
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Outstanding! Courtney and Sharon are so talented and reasonable to work with. They really listen and are able to develop plans that exceed your expectations, quickly and cost effectively. I would highly recommend and definitely use Lockwood Landscape Designs again!
