Centennial has more homeowners associations per square mile than almost anywhere else in the Denver metro, and more than one water provider serving different parts of the city. That combination means xeric landscaping here often involves a second layer of planning that a lot of other suburbs simply don’t require, figuring out which water district serves your property and what your specific HOA will approve, before a single plant goes in the ground.
Ridgewell Landscape and Design has spent over a decade designing landscapes across the Denver metro, and Centennial’s particular mix of HOA density and multiple water providers is something we’ve navigated many times.
What Is Xeric Landscaping?
Xeric landscaping and xeriscaping refer to the same underlying idea, plants and design chosen to minimize supplemental water use, just described with slightly different wording. Both trace back to the term Denver Water coined in 1981. A well-built xeric landscape is fully planted and can be just as visually rich as a traditional garden, built around species that simply ask less of your irrigation system.
Why Centennial Is a Different Kind of Project
Much of Centennial falls within the East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District’s service area, which runs a turf replacement rebate program that includes meaningful support for HOAs converting nonfunctional turf. But not every Centennial property is served by the same district, some fall under South Suburban, others under Denver Water directly, and each comes with its own rules and resources.
Layer Colorado’s statewide requirement that HOAs allow at least a few pre-approved water-wise garden designs on top of that, and Centennial ends up in an unusual position. Individual homeowners typically have an easier path to HOA approval than in many other suburbs, and the financial support available can apply to entire community common areas, not just single front yards.
Our Xeric Landscaping Services in Centennial
Water Provider and HOA Coordination
Before we design anything, we help identify which water provider serves your specific property and what that means for available programs, along with reviewing your HOA’s design guidelines if applicable.
Residential Xeric Design and Conversion
For individual homeowners, we handle full lawn removal, soil correction, drip irrigation, and a native, low-water plant palette suited to Centennial’s climate.
HOA Common Area Projects
For HOA boards, we design and install larger-scale conversions for entryways, common areas, and shared green space, led personally by co-founder Francisco Garcia and lead designer Chris throughout the process.
Maintenance
New xeric landscapes, whether a single yard or a full common area, need consistent care during their first year or two. We provide ongoing maintenance to protect that investment.
Is Xeric Landscaping Right for Your Centennial Property or HOA?
- Your lawn needs near-daily watering through summer just to hold its color
- You sit on an HOA board weighing options for a community entryway or common area
- You’re not sure which water district serves your property or what programs you qualify for
- You live in a community like Piney Creek, Heritage Greens, or Willow Creek with active architectural guidelines
- You want a single contractor who can handle both an individual yard and a larger HOA project
Water Conservation Support Available in Centennial
Depending on which water provider serves your property, Centennial homeowners and HOAs may have access to turf replacement rebate support, with larger-scale funding often available specifically for HOA common areas. Because eligibility and funding levels vary by provider and change over time, we won’t list specific dollar figures here. Our team can help identify what’s available for your property when we prepare your estimate.
Why Centennial Homeowners and HOAs Choose Ridgewell
Ridgewell Landscape and Design was founded in 2011 by longtime Colorado resident Francisco Garcia, and more than a decade of project experience across HOA-managed communities informs how we approach every Centennial job. We’re licensed and insured in Colorado, hold a perfect 5.0-star rating on Google, and keep our team small enough that Francisco and Chris personally manage most projects, including the ongoing communication that larger HOA work tends to require.
Get Your Free Xeric Landscaping Estimate in Centennial
Whether you’re a homeowner or represent an HOA board, we’d like to hear about your project. Get Your Free Estimate and our team will follow up to discuss next steps.
Frequently Asked Question:
Is xeric landscaping the same as xeriscaping?
Yes. Both terms describe the same water-saving design approach, using plants and irrigation suited to a dry climate. Xeriscaping is the original term coined in Colorado in 1981, while xeric landscaping is a more general description of the same idea.
Can HOAs in Centennial get help paying for turf replacement?
Many Centennial properties fall under a water district that offers turf replacement rebate support specifically for HOAs and larger common areas. Since Centennial has more than one water provider, availability depends on which district serves a given property, and terms change over time, so it’s best to confirm current details directly.
Why does Centennial have so many HOA communities?
Much of Centennial was developed as planned residential communities, which typically come with an HOA structure built in from the start. This is part of why understanding your specific HOA’s architectural guidelines matters more here than in areas with fewer HOA-managed properties.
Can my Centennial HOA refuse to approve a xeric landscaping design?
Colorado state law requires HOAs to permit at least a few pre-approved water-wise garden designs in front yards, so a reasonable request generally cannot be flatly denied. Specific guidelines still vary by community, so reviewing your HOA’s covenants ahead of time is worthwhile.
Can an HOA board request one estimate covering multiple properties or a common area?
Yes. HOA boards can request an estimate for a shared common area or entryway project separately from any individual homeowner requests, and we work directly with boards on that kind of larger-scale planning.
How do I know which water provider serves my Centennial property?
It depends on your specific address, since Centennial is served by more than one district. Your water bill will show your provider, or we can help you confirm it as part of your estimate.
