--- title: "Ecoscape Environmental Design — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ecoscape-environmental-design-pfvwus-pf~1863145796 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1863145796.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Ecoscape Environmental Design" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b8e3498e0385fa2a_6435-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "PO Box 704, Boulder, Colorado 80306, United States" latitude: 40.1022 longitude: -105.3847 phone: "(303) 447-2282" website: https://ecoscapedesign.com rating: 4 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 108 last_updated: 2026-08-22 --- # Ecoscape Environmental Design Original Houzz profile: [Ecoscape Environmental Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ecoscape-environmental-design-pfvwus-pf~1863145796) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Boulder, CO - **Serves:** Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville, Niwot, Lyons, Lazy Acres, Pine Brook Hill, Altona, Jamestown, Gold Hill, Sunshine, Valmont, Hygiene - **Houzz rating:** 4.0 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2015–2023), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Eco-friendly - 20 years in business Ecoscape Environmental Design was founded in Boulder, Colorado in 2000 as a landscape design company specializing in native and edible landscapes. In 2004 we expanded from landscape design, to include installation and maintenance programs so that we could offer a more holistic ecological approach to land care. With the goal of creating exceptional outdoor living environments, we fuse functionality with aesthetic appeal to offer you the true sense of peace and wonderment right outside your door. Ecoscape's wide diversity of landscape services includes: permaculture design, corporate wellness gardens, patio design, masonry installations, retaining wall construction, landscape maintenance, organic lawn care, and complete irrigation system management. Our broader land stewardship programs include ecological forest management, noxious weed management, ecological rehabilitation & native revegetation, and snow plowing for select mountain communities west of Boulder. Our services are customized to our clients needs and desires, so that their land enhances a healthy lifestyle for themselves and the earth. As a landscaping company dedicated to caring for the land, we have been recognized and certified by PACE (Partners for a Clean Environment) as a Sustainable Landscape Company since 2005, based on our ecological approach toward landscaping. In 2006 we achieved certification by GreenCO (Green Industries of Colorado) recognizing our knowledge and applied skills of water conservation and soil management in our landscaping program, clearly setting us apart from other companies in the landscaping industry. We are a member of the Better Business Bureau for 10 years, and was awarded the Gold Star Award in recognition of excellence in customer care. Building trust, relationships, and clear communication with our clients is key to our customer service. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Site Planning - Custom Fire Pits - Custom Water Features - Gazebo Design & Construction - Outdoor Lighting Design - Deck Design - Project Management - Organic Gardens - Edible Gardens - Hand rendered designs - Masonry - Trellis Construction ### Areas Served - Boulder - Longmont - Lafayette - Louisville - Niwot - Lyons - Lazy Acres - Pine Brook Hill - Altona - Jamestown - Gold Hill - Sunshine - Valmont - Hygiene ### Typical Job Cost $25,000 - $500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Ecoscape Environmental Design | | Address | PO Box 704, Boulder, Colorado 80306, United States | | Phone | (303) 447-2282 | | Website | https://ecoscapedesign.com | | License Number | 8183-14 | | Followers on Houzz | 108 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Ecoscape-Environmental-Design-328558967349115/ - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/ecoscapeenvironmentaldesign/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Ecoscape Environmental Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/ecoscape-environmental-design-pfvwus-pf~1863145796) - **Website:** https://ecoscapedesign.com - **Phone:** (303) 447-2282 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2015 for Service - Honored in the Mercury 100: Boulder Valley's Fastest Growing private companies from 2012-2014 - Featured in Niwot Country Living - ALCC, PACE, Green Industries Of Colorado, Gold Star BBB - BeeSAFE Boulder Landscaper - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2015–2023), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [Association of Professional Landscape Designers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/association-of-professional-landscape-designers-pfvwus-pf~92795973) - [Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/associated-landscape-contractors-of-colorado-pfvwus-pf~1955807469) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 10.0 - Communication: 20.0 - Value: 10.0 ### All 9 reviews **★ — Pia Loeb, July 2021** > Absolutely horrible experience! We hired ecoscape last year to design a very small perennial garden in our front yard. It was a complete nightmare. The design is a joke, which I didn’t know until after it was planted, because I wasn’t familiar with perennials or design. The execution was even worse. They damaged an exterior tile on my house without reporting it to us. The one tree we purchased from them has horrible structure. They have no sense of design and one side of our garden is completely overgrown with one growing season and the other side is so basic. Our entire curb appeal has to be redone because of Ecoscape’s lack of professionalism. Definitely stay away from this company. Everything about working with them was a complete nightmare. **★ — Joseph M, March 2021** > My family met with EcoScape Environmental Design in connection with some updates we wanted for our backyard. The company portrayed themselves as being a full service firm, from design to implementation. After going over scope of project and budget of no more than $15k, we were pitched a design engagement as a first step. This design engagement came with a price tag of $1800 and was viewed as a critical component in the process. After a visit to the location and two zoom calls, the company prepared a design plan. Unfortunately, the plan delivered had no regard to the actual budget that we discussed. In fact, the price to complete the project on the plan was over double our budget ($31,439.97). In response, we tried to scale back items that we were originally discussed in connection with the scope to try to get the price down to an amount that was consistent with our original budget, but the company decided that they may not be the right fit for the project anymore. As a result, we asked the company to refund the > "design" fee of 1800 given that the design produced was worthless given the discussed budget. Rather than refunding design fee, the company took the position that per the engagement letter, they produced a design and therefore the fee was owed. Such a position leaves consumers vulnerable to this bait and switch tactic as the company can produce whatever design they like at whatever cost notwithstanding the consumer's discussed budget and the "design" fee would still be owed. As a fully integrated company handling design and installation, this miscommunication between design and pricing should never occur unless it is done on purpose to get people to spend more on a project as they already have invested money with the company. **Comment from Ecoscape Environmental Design:** > Hello Joseph. Thank you for the feedback about your experience with Ecoscape Environmental Design. > Ecoscape sets the design fee apart from the installation fee, an approach that allows us to be transparent and collaborative in our design work, and lets the client retain the sketch design should the project not progress to the installation phase. > Companies that do not charge for designs up front will build the cost into the project’s final price to assure the time and efforts of the designers are fully compensated. > We work with our clients to help manage expectations for budget and create designs that incorporate the desired details while respecting budget constraints. These conversations are ongoing from initial consult and through the design process as the project specifics become more defined. Understandably, initial ideas and desires for a project may not align with the actual cost. > We strive to be transparent with our process in order to anticipate the questions and needs of the client. To assist with this effort, we are in the midst of upgrading our website to include a clear layout of our process and the financial considerations for each step. > We appreciate your input and take the feedback to heart. We wish you all the best with your project and hope you find a company that aligns with your vision. Landscape design-build is a creative endeavor that deserves a good fit for both the client and the company. **★★★★★ — Jen Heieck, July 2018** > Ecoscape is not your average landscape company - they add a level of beauty and professionalism to the project to give you an outdoor space that becomes an extension of your home. We hired them to transform a small and difficult backyard into one that we could use to entertain, and went beyond what I could imagine to create a space that I enjoy daily. **★★★★★ — Sally Madden, Nov. 2017** > We hired Ecoscape to do a patio and side yard landscape 're-do' as they had excellent reviews but were also very "Eco-minded' in their approach. Bill Melvin and his team came in with the desire to listen to our needs and design a project around our budget. We were absolutely impressed through the initial project review to completion. Bill, Andrew and the foreman Alex were great in communicating all aspects of the project from the many changes we asked them to implement, to designing a wonderful garden space. When we asked them to complete a whole front yard project in addition, they allocated the time and the final product exceeded our expectations! We are now contemplating a back yard project next spring! Thanks Ecoscape!! **★★★★★ — David Spires, Oct. 2017** > Ecoscape is an absolutely outstanding landscape company. We met initially with owner Bill Melvin, who listened to our needs, then selected designer Sue Rigdon to provide a xeriscape plan for our backyard. Sue’s design met our every criterion. > > Sue and her workers were a joy to work with. Relying on her extensive knowledge of Colorado growing conditions, she consulted with us on plant selection and location, and always accommodated our preferences. She and her team also offered useful suggestions, such as farm-style planters and a flagstone walkway for the west side of the house. > > Ecospape also came in under budget, and their personnel returned after completion of the project to ensure that the plants were thriving and the drainage system worked efficiently. We are pleased with every aspect of our new, xeriscaped backyard, and would recommend Ecoscape without hesitation. They are simply superb! **★★★★ — cherine\_herrmann, May 2015** > Hired Ecoscape to build a backyard for our mountain house property. The work was done in a very efficient manner and to high standard. Andrew, the project manager, did a great job of overseeing the project, responding to our requests, and doing follow up work. Overall we were happy with the end result. **★★★★★ — mkemdhm, Sept. 2014** > Over the past year, we have had the pleasure of working with Ecoscape Environmental Design on front and back yard extensive redesign/update projects. From the initial meetings to the follow-up, we experienced a passionate, knowledgeable, and creative team who were truly engaged in creating a beautiful landscape that we would love. From management and design, to crew members, their commitment to quality was obvious in every aspect of their work. From demolition to boulder placement to patio design and plant selection, each person wanted it to be perfect and exactly the way we envisioned. Our participation was encouraged and their flexibility allowed the plan to evolve as we collaborated with each member of the Ecoscape team. The result is a beautiful landscape and an experience so positive that we highly recommend them without reservation. **★★★★★ — beppeclo, Sept. 2014** > Having a house in the Forumile fire area we needed a big help cutting and chipping tons of burned trees and restore the landscape severely damaged. Bill answered quickly to our request and showed up to take a deep look. Few days later we had a detailed description and estimate of the job. We approved it and had the work done in a month or so. Now our property has really improved and we are very thankful to Bill and his crew. They are very professional and reliable. **★★★★★ — rellis500, Sept. 2014** > Ecoscapes Environmental Design did a wonderful job on our front and side residential landscaping. The outside of the house looks beautiful now. It is hard to believe what a difference it has made! I recommend this company whole heartily! ## Selected projects - [Patio Ideas from Ecoscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/patio-ideas-from-ecoscape-pj-vj~560919) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 20 - Description: In Colorado, we are fortunate to have a huge abundance of redstone, which makes for great natural stone pavers for patios. Additionally, New Mexico buff sandstone is readily available too, with a variety of lighter shades in tans and creams. Ecoscape's stone masons have years of professional experience working with these materials and our designers love to utilize them when a patio is called for as part of a landscape design. Colorado rocks of all sizes, shapes, and textures also lend themselves… - [We NOW Use This Space More Then Ever!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/we-now-use-this-space-more-then-ever-pj-vj~6012200) - Location: Louisville, CO - Photos: 11 - Description: The homeowners had their property professionally landscaped 15 yrs ago, and were pleased with the results. They were the first residents in their neighborhood to use xeriscape design priciples and subsurface drip for their lawn. Now that their kids are grown, they were envisioning a more 'adult-style' landscape for entertaining and relaxing, and were ready for a makeover. During a post-project followup visit, our project manager was told that they never hung out in this area previously, but NOW… - [Fire Features from Ecoscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fire-features-from-ecoscape-pj-vj~577049) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 16 - Description: Do you crave being outside after a day cooped up in the office? On a chilly night that maybe isn't so appealing...unless you have a fire pit. Today's fire features come in a variety of shapes, forms, and materials. In the Boulder area, large redstone or buff slab rocks are a natural choice since they come from the nearby town of Lyons. A more formal look can be achieved by designing an outdoor fireplace set in low wall border. But what about the time and effort it takes to start a fire? Flip a s… - [New Beginings in Lafayette](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-beginings-in-lafayette-pj-vj~5944531) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Homes in newly constructed neighborhoods dominate views with their linear lines and expansive exterior surfaces. It's not until a few years later when trees and foundational planting begin to mature and soften the structures' edges, that we feel proportions and textures are more in balance. These young homeowners began working with Ecoscape when their baby was 3 weeks old. Ready to put down roots for their growing family, it made sense to invest in landscape for their oversized corner lot. Havin… - [Designing at the Edge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/designing-at-the-edge-pj-vj~5894170) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 7 - Description: Expansive views of the Foothills and county Open Space, is the backdrop for this contemporary west Boulder neighborhood. These newly constructed homes all started out with finished landscapes, but our client came to us looking to upgrade her patio and have it transition better to the rest of their back yard. Since their land borders open fields of prairie grasses, it was was an opportunity for Ecoscape's designer, Lisa Sangelo, PLA to utilize this overlap of biomes. From a permacultural perspect… - [Water Features from Ecoscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/water-features-from-ecoscape-pj-vj~449558) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 14 - Description: Water has soothing qualities as a bubbling brook, a reflecting pond with water plants, or as a catcher of light on a sunny afternoon. Bring these qualities to your backyard with a water feature designed by Ecoscape. Our designers can incorporate water into your landscape in a variety of ways, whether it is a natural rock fountain, a water recycling system, a sleek modern pondless style, or as a river rock lined arroyo running through your landscape. Off-set street noise by bringing the relaxing… - [Flowing Yard to Community to World](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flowing-yard-to-community-to-world-pj-vj~5934795) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 10 - Description: Centrally located homes in cities provide convenience and opportunities to interact with the community in a very forward-facing way. The homeowners of this property were new to the area, but wished to integrate their landscape with local aesthetics and ethics of sustainable land stewardship. Ecoscape's landscape architect, Lisa Sangelo, utilized different hardscape materials to create better flow from one part of the property to the other. Native plantings used in front of a low metal retaining… - [Mountain Oasis & Firewise](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-oasis-and-firewise-pj-vj~695815) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 11 - Description: Mountain homes in Colorado can be prone to wild fires without a doubt. People choose to take on 'the extra work of mountain living' usually because the views are so open and expansive, not too mention the 'wilderness' aspect. Through a well-designed landscape, it is possible to create 'defensive space' in the event of a wild fire. Materials like rock mulch, pea gravel, and natural redstone pavers make the best choice for fire retardant surfaces closest to the home. The next Firewise-zone past th… - [Pollinator & People Friendly Landscapes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pollinator-and-people-friendly-landscapes-pj-vj~706452) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 11 - Description: Downtown Boulder neighborhoods are known for its' cute bungalows and Victorian houses. The yard sizes are rather small, so backyard spaces have to be well designed and outdoor-living functional. Native plant varieties, small swales, and soil-building mulch help to make these compact landscapes a 'mini-watershed', since they encourage water to 'slow & sink'. Homeowners can see tangible results that are POSITIVELY impacting their local environment, when they forego 'fast-food landscaping' practice… - [Join Us....Outside!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/join-us-outside-pj-vj~2160140) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 9 - [Stone Pathways & Stairs by Ecoscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-pathways-and-stairs-by-ecoscape-pj-vj~577066) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 10 - Description: Colorado neighborhoods along the Front Range vary from the relatively flat to slopped and hilly. A simple thing like a well-lit pathway can make all the difference when juggling grocery bags, firewood, and all the kid gear. It's amazing to think that clear walkways actually have a calming effect on our nervous system. Don't believe it? Next time you need to venture to your back yard, is it an easy to and fro experience? Or are you thinking it may be time to consider a landscape improvement? - [Accessorize Your Landscape!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/accessorize-your-landscape-pj-vj~5908229) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: You've just had a major remodel to your landscape, and are thrilled with the outdoor living space and new masonry elements. But sigh, the garden bed plants are still small! Plants may be on their own growth timeline, but you can cleverly give a little foliage boost by strategically using tall container pots to accent your newly installed landscape. And just like any versatile accessory, you can swap it out seasonally, simply by switching out the plant material. - [Pergolas, Shade, and Trellis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pergolas-shade-and-trellis-pj-vj~577017) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 6 - Description: Colorado is known to boast of 300+ days of sunshine a year, but sometimes it's nice to be in the shade. With today's advanced outdoor textiles and smart technology, it is possible to get shade cover in many configurations. Pergolas lend themselves to creating a sense of destination space within the yard. Add festive hanging lights and you have a party space! Trellis' may be thought of as a little 'old fashion', but our design team can customize options that are complimentary to your home's archi… - [Dream of the Cosmic Turtle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dream-of-the-cosmic-turtle-pj-vj~1452588) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 10 - [Tuscan Style Meets Colorado Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tuscan-style-meets-colorado-style-pj-vj~798005) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 11 - [Mapleton Hill Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mapleton-hill-cottage-pj-vj~667575) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 10 - Description: The owners of Mapleton Hill cottage wanted an organic, edible and sustainable garden carved out of their heavily grass dominated backyard landscape. Read all about their edible oasis and their experience with Ecoscape in Boulder County Home & Garden magazine: http://www.homeandgardenmag.com/a-3-d-garden-delicious-dependable-divine/ - [Mountain Top Vista Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-top-vista-patio-pj-vj~728807) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 10 - Description: Aspens, pines, and spruce trees surround this secluded mountain home, where the backyard opens up to truly breathtaking views. The Ecoscape Design team incorporated a buff sandstone patio around the serene hot tub and placed colorful deer-resistant plantings to attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. - [Allergy Free Garden Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/allergy-free-garden-design-pj-vj~1934982) - Location: Louisville, CO - Photos: 10 - Description: The homeowners have lived in their home for 30 years, and had a lot of turfgrass in their front and back yards. They had attended a presentation on water-wise gardening presented by the Center for Resource Conversation and Bill Melvin, founder of Ecoscape, and it inspired them to seek a landscape design that would scale back the amount of grass and increase their ability to grow food. - [Edgy Elements Meets Ecoscape Enhancements](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edgy-elements-meets-ecoscape-enhancements-pj-vj~879923) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 5 - [Small Space Zen Make-Over](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-space-zen-make-over-pj-vj~573320) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 8 - Description: An unused and undesirable backyard turns into a modern space for entertaining. Natural elements, clean lines, and a nod to Zen-aesthetic, takes a blah-space to an awe-space. 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