--- title: "Urban Gardens, Inc. — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/urban-gardens-inc-pfvwus-pf~562165647 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~562165647.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Urban Gardens, Inc." category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/c7f369990ec01cbf_2686-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "8591 E 26th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80238, United States" latitude: 39.769 longitude: -104.88 phone: 1000000000 website: https://urbangardensinc.com/ rating: 4.8 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 82 last_updated: 2026-11-10 --- # Urban Gardens, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Urban Gardens, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/urban-gardens-inc-pfvwus-pf~562165647) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Denver, CO - **Serves:** Denver - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2019), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Urban Gardens is an award winning landscape architectural design and consulting business. We provide services to residential clients whose projects range from historic renovations to new subdivisions with a blank slate. Our master planning process begins with an analysis of your site’s function, scale, elevation and drainage. Then, considering your functional needs and desires, we develop a thoughtful, cohesive plan that transforms your outdoor living space into your very own urban oasis. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Custom Fire Pits - Outdoor Lighting Design - Deck Design - Project Management - Deck Building - Masonry Construction & Repair - Trellis & Pergola Construction - Trellis Construction ### Areas Served - Denver ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Urban Gardens, Inc. | | Address | 8591 E 26th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80238, United States | | Phone | 1000000000 | | Website | https://urbangardensinc.com/ | | License Number | 0000474 | | Followers on Houzz | 82 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/UrbanGardensInc/ - Blog — urbangardensinc.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Urban Gardens, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/urban-gardens-inc-pfvwus-pf~562165647) - **Website:** https://urbangardensinc.com/ - **Phone:** 1000000000 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Colorado Award for Remodeling Excellence (CARE), 1st Place, Landscape Design, Home Builders Association of Metro Denver, 2013 & 2015; - Best of Houzz 2015, Design; - Park Hill Garden Tour, 2007, 2015, 2017; - Registered Landscape Architect - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2019), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Landscape Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-landscape-architects-pfvwus-pf~2014062207) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — Paula Arroyo, Oct. 2018** > Our review of Urban Gardens, Inc. is 5 stars because of the quality design and work. We asked for true Xeric planting in our narrow front yard with Spanish style hardscaping to match our stucco house. The result was better than we imagined. > Work was scheduled within a certain window and any changes were communicated > in a timely manner. The contractor was efficient and communicative. Labor estimations were accurate and helpful for planning with few interruptions. > In addition, Sara Christian was very flexible in rescheduling the work when family circumstances took precedent over the initial timelines. > Urban Gardens, Inc. has a depth and breadth of design options, high on customer satisfaction. **★★★★★ — hgahbauer, Jan. 2016** > We own a corner property . Though we had two balconies we wanted to create a patio with nice walls for flowerbeds. We also needed to change the existing drainage of rainwater. Sarah made a very detailed plan for the patio and walls including planting. Sarah was very responsive to our wishes and it was a flawless cooperation. Sarah supervised the construction, which was done very quickly and efficiently. The masonry was superb. We have been very happy with the result and get many positive remarks from friends but also people walking by. Sarah followed up on any detail and question we had. We therefore can only recommend her highly and without any reservation. Sarah is a very experienced creative urban garden architect and has a wonderful efficient crew for construction and landscaping. **★★★★★ — jentrygg, Jan. 2015** > Sarah worked with us in completely remodeling our front and back yards - plants and hardscape. She provided lots of great ideas and worked with us in modifying the design until we were all happy with it. We have had SO many compliments on the finished product. We would work with her again! **★★★★ — joanfritsche, Feb. 2014** > I have heard positive comments about Sarah's work for several years and when it came time to address the neglected landscaping and slightly dangerous front steps to our new house, Sarah was top on our list to contact. She was responsive and patient with us and offered suggestions as we figured out what we were really looking for. Once we decided on a plan, Sarah gave us a few options and adjusted our plan as we moved forward (doubling the height of the retaining wall). She was very meticulous and cost conscious with our materials and oversaw the workmanship. We would recommend Urban Gardens, Inc. and use Sarah again. **★★★★★ — chadyjohnston, Feb. 2014** > Sarah Christian is a designer wisperer. She got exactly what I was visualizing. She was present and available. Every detail was important to her. I think she enjoyed making it come to life. It made me love my house even more. The double brick retaining wall. The easy care flowers. The walk way on both sides of my house. The lighting is exquisite! She exceeded my expectations. ## Selected projects - [Colorado Zen, Lowry Neighborhood - Best of Houzz 2015, Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorado-zen-lowry-neighborhood-best-of-houzz-2015-design-pj-vj~162752) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 7 - Description: The Cho-Chung family had plans to relocate to Denver from San Francisco when they contracted with Urban Gardens long distance to design their back yard which was a blank slate in the Lowry neighborhood. Their vision for the backyard was to have a space with a “Colorado Zen” feel and an elegant, minimalist aesthetic. They wanted to use the space to for entertaining with a pergola to shade their dining table and a conversation area with a fire pit for summer parties. They also wanted a native land… - [Historic 17th Avenue Parkway, Park Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-17th-avenue-parkway-park-hill-pj-vj~162854) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 5 - Description: This family owns a beautiful old home on Park Hill’s historic 17th Avenue Parkway. Their backyard was a long, narrow yard with a lot of lawn, large overgrown plants, a different style of old worn fence on each side of the property, and a small rectangular patio against the house. They were interested in reducing the amount of lawn, adding more trees, changing the shape of the patio, having a small kids play area and a place to grow vegetables. The hardscape plan included a combination of classic… - [Craftsman Style I, Stapleton Neighborhood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-style-i-stapleton-neighborhood-pj-vj~162620) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 5 - Description: When we first met with these clients who live in the Stapleton Development in NE Denver, they were unhappy with their builder landscaping. They wanted more interest for their front yard with a raised bed, a little grass and landscape lighting we encouraged them to consider redesigning their front steps which were not wide enough and to consider covering their concrete porch with the same material we would use for the new hardscape. The first step was to develop a hardscape plan that complemented… - [Mediterranean Style, Stapleton Neighborhood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mediterranean-style-stapleton-neighborhood-pj-vj~824439) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 5 - [Updated Prairie Style, Stapleton Neighborhood in Denver](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/updated-prairie-style-stapleton-neighborhood-in-denver-pj-vj~824416) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 7 - Description: My clients wanted to redesign their small front yard and porch with an updated prairie style for their craftsman home. The round columns installed by the builder were the only round element on the front elevation and were replaced with new square columns with simple, clean lines more in keeping with the door, exposed rafters and multipane windows. When the fiberglass columns were removed and the structural posts exposed, a sag in the posts was revealed and a structural engineer was brought in to… - [Craftsman Style II, Stapleton Neighborhood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-style-ii-stapleton-neighborhood-pj-vj~824368) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 5 - Description: I designed this client’s first home in Stapleton and was honored when they asked me to help them again after they moved to their second home. They had a few things on their wish list such as a patio for a dining table, a raised bed, a place to grow vegetables, and privacy from the alley but their main request was that I just “make it pretty” like their last house. The Infinity Home was a Craftsman style with three separate yards, two side yards in the front yard and one in the back. The front ga… - [Patios](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/patios-pj-vj~877110) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - [Decks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/decks-pj-vj~877356) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Walls](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walls-pj-vj~877603) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 41 - [Steps](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/steps-pj-vj~878929) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - [Pergolas & Screens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pergolas-and-screens-pj-vj~877403) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 - [Firepits & Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/firepits-and-fireplaces-pj-vj~877780) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Water Features](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/water-features-pj-vj~877814) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - [Outdoor Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-kitchens-pj-vj~877862) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lighting-pj-vj~878791) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Northfield Contemporary, Stapleton Neighborhood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northfield-contemporary-stapleton-neighborhood-pj-vj~5426096) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 5 - Description: When this client moved from one Stapleton home to another, we were happy to have the opportunity to work with them again to create a new outdoor space. As before, they wanted a simple, modern look. They desired areas for sitting around a fire pit, dining, outdoor cooking and a water feature. We chose the existing covered porch adjacent to the kitchen for the dining location and the remaining areas and features were located on the new patio. The patio was poured with large joints that were filled… - [Traditional - Contemporary Mix, Park Hill Neighborhood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-contemporary-mix-park-hill-neighborhood-pj-vj~5426086) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 7 - Description: This client started out needing to repair parts of their collapsing fence that had been built around large, mature trees. One thing led to another and they ended up pursuing a total redesign of their back yard. They wanted an inviting, modern design that would blend with their Park Hill traditional English Tudor home. In addition to a new fence, their wish list included areas for sitting and entertaining around a fire pit, an outdoor kitchen and covered dining space, a hot tub, lighting and a wa… - [Contemporary Asian, Stapleton Neighborhood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-asian-stapleton-neighborhood-pj-vj~5426021) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 5 - Description: Our clients had a large yard by Stapleton standards that did not include any builder landscaping other than a single tree. They wanted a modern Asian feel with lawn, a sitting area around a fire pit, a shaded dining area, fruit trees, raised vegetable beds and a zen garden. Concrete was chosen as a less expensive alternative to stone combined with natural wood for a minimalist look. The patio, fire pit and wall behind the wooden bench were constructed of concrete. This wall not only provided a b… - [Contemporary Remodel, Park Hill Neighborhood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-remodel-park-hill-neighborhood-pj-vj~5426041) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 3 - Description: This Park Hill client had just completed a remodel which included a new concrete patio and asked us to assist in finishing their backyard. They wanted a contemporary look with a fire pit, planters, a place for grilling, trees for privacy from the neighbors and lush foliage for this shady back yard. A prefabricated fire pit and planters were selected for the patio and synthetic turf was added under the large shade tree where grass had not grown. To add to the contemporary look we added connecting… - [Portland Inspired, Stapleton Neighborhood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portland-inspired-stapleton-neighborhood-pj-vj~5425982) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 7 - Description: These clients wanted a design for their uninteresting, builder-grade backyard where the adults, children and pet dogs could coexist. They wanted a Portland Inspired casual seating area and outdoor kitchen, some art and a way to better connect their underused covered concrete porch with the rest of the yard. First, the children’s playhouse was moved to the side of the house with a path connecting it to the patio. A casual sitting area with a coffee table large enough to place dinnerware on and hi… [See all 24 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/urban-gardens-inc-pfvwus-pf~562165647) ## Ideabooks - [Houzz Business Articles](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116131467/list/houzz-business-articles) — 37 ideas - [Mid-century Modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64240226/list/mid-century-modern) — 12 ideas - [Vegetable Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47013982/list/vegetable-gardens) — 8 ideas - [Landscape Garden Styles](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/43225725/list/landscape-garden-styles) — 121 ideas - [Lines](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/898023/list/lines) — 36 ideas - [Paving](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/927897/list/paving) — 41 ideas - [Hot tubs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22436496/list/hot-tubs) — 19 ideas - [Trellises & Privacy Screens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/966066/list/trellises-privacy-screens) — 57 ideas - [Outdoor Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22658043/list/outdoor-kitchens) — 11 ideas - [Plantings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1291131/list/plantings) — 6 ideas - [Benches](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/898540/list/benches) — 24 ideas - [Decks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14356585/list/decks) — 7 ideas - [Pergolas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/898008/list/pergolas) — 95 ideas - [Children's Play Areas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/929341/list/children-s-play-areas) — 8 ideas - [Firepits](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/897314/list/firepits) — 8 ideas - [Fencing & Gates](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/897547/list/fencing-gates) — 16 ideas - [Horizontal porch railing](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17818136/list/horizontal-porch-railing) — 4 ideas - [Front Yards](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8297112/list/front-yards) — 4 ideas - [Color](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8721077/list/color) — 10 ideas - [Houzz Shopping](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/37202067/list/houzz-shopping) — 17 ideas [See all 43 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/sarah-christian) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the deck material?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It is a pvc material. Probably been discontinued by now. Look at Zuri Decking for something similar. **Q: Stone?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the the stone used for the retaiing wall and columns? Lamp posts and lights? A: Hi - the stone is Arapahoe Buff stripstone with a lilac stone cap. The lights in the steps were Malibu. My client found the post lights online but I don't recall where. It was a few years back. Hope that helps. **Q: Plant box** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the color of the plant box. Is it dark gray or else? Thanks A: It was painted to match the gray in the house. Unfortunately, I don't know the name of the color. Hope that helps! **Q: Is the cabinetry wood blue knotty pine?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Just curious how you got away with using a flammable material for cladding. I love the look of wood but was under the impression this was not an option. Would love to know what you know about this subject. Thanks! **Q: WOW! Can you please tell me what wood is used on the deck?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Just curious how you got away with using a flammable material for cladding. I love the look of wood but was under the impression this was not an option. Would love to know what you know about this subject. Thanks! **Q: Cabinets/Workstation** *(in Photo Questions)* Who is the maufacturer of the counter/cabinets? Is it freestanding? Is the countertop material SS? A: I am always curious when I see wood cladding for built-in grills. I like the look but shouldn't you use a non-flammable material? Looking for some other cladding options other than the usual stone, brick, etc. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-10.*