PLANNING & DESIGN
Our Planning & Design services focus on transforming your ideas into a custom design that reflects your style and meets your needs.
We begin by understanding your goals and property features, then create a detailed design that balances beauty, functionality, and sustainability. Whether it’s a garden retreat, outdoor entertaining space, or pollinator-friendly yard, we ensure every detail is captured and reflected in the final design.
PLANNING & DESIGN SERVICES:
Site Analysis
Site Planning
Land Use Planning
Flora & Fauna Inventory
Scaled Conceptual Design Plans
Customized Plant Palettes
Regenerative Planning & Design
Permaculture Design
BLD provides land use planning and design services for small and large-scale projects.
A thorough site analysis is essential in the beginning phase of any land use project. Whether the objective is to build on the site or restore it back to its native habitat, BLD can determine the constraints and opportunities of a particular place by assessing both natural and cultural elements.
Through observation, data collection and mapping, BLD looks at hydrology, soils, topography, vegetation, circulation, climate, existing infrastructure and other pertinent items to get a better understanding of the land. These findings are then synthesized into a road map to inform the design and most appropriate and environmentally sensitive course of action.
BLD will work closely with the client to create a conceptual design and site plan that illustrates the various ways to manage or develop the site.
Transform your landscape into an aesthetically pleasing cornucopia of delicious fruits, vegetables and herbs. By mimicking natural ecosystems, permaculture gardens require less water, less maintenance, and are more productive with long term benefits for the health and vitality of this planet.
We specialize in creating stunning native plant gardens that celebrate the unique beauty and resilience of Southwest Colorado's natural landscape. Our designs incorporate regionally appropriate plants that thrive in our arid climate, support local pollinators, and promote biodiversity. Each garden is thoughtfully crafted to blend functionality with aesthetics, ensuring a sustainable, low-maintenance outdoor space for our clients. By installing native plant gardens, we help our community foster a deeper connection to the environment while conserving precious resources.
Our pollinator gardens are thoughtfully designed to support both native pollinators and honey bees, using a harmonious blend of native and pollinator-friendly plants. These gardens not only enhance the natural beauty of outdoor spaces but also play a critical role in addressing the decline of pollinator populations. By incorporating a variety of blooms that thrive in Southwest Colorado's climate, we create vibrant, colorful habitats that sustain pollinators throughout the seasons.
Following the US Forest Service Federal Guidelines and Specifications, we design multi-use trails for hikers, bikers and/or horseback riders that are not only engaging and aesthetically pleasing but are also durable requiring very little maintenance over the long run.
